Would you want a woman beside you in combat?

Search

New member
Joined
Apr 18, 2011
Messages
5,056
Tokens
no Enfuego..follow me here...I am fine with them in most combat MOS's.....just not a few select ones...Infantry, Special Forces, etc....
 

Member
Joined
May 27, 2007
Messages
39,464
Tokens
no Enfuego..follow me here...I am fine with them in most combat MOS's.....just not a few select ones...Infantry, Special Forces, etc....

You don't think if they meet the requirements they should be allowed to try?
 

New member
Joined
Apr 18, 2011
Messages
5,056
Tokens
You don't think if they meet the requirements they should be allowed to try?


no...bc they cant meet them, but even if they did, so now you have 1 woman in a 30 man Infantry platoon.....whats the sense of that?? just to prove a point? its never going to be where you find that many women capable of meeting the standards
 

Member
Joined
May 27, 2007
Messages
39,464
Tokens
no...bc they cant meet them, but even if they did, so now you have 1 woman in a 30 man Infantry platoon.....whats the sense of that?? just to prove a point? its never going to be where you find that many women capable of meeting the standards

Because she would be qualified and earned her way on the team.
 

New member
Joined
Nov 4, 2005
Messages
5,666
Tokens
Again no place for a girl.....exceptions would have to be made....the unit would be weakened...morale would drop

Right. The Israeli army, where women have served in combat roles since the early '70s, is famous for its low morale and weak strength.
 

Member
Joined
Oct 17, 2011
Messages
996
Tokens
But the standards will not be lowered and quite frankly women don't want them to be. They just want the opportunity to apply. When a woman walks into a recruiting office and is told a certain job is off limits to her that's kind of bullshit. If everything is open then they can at least apply.
How do you know that standards won't be lowered? They are lowered for Police and Fire. That was written up in our local paper. They had to lower them, or no women would qualify. How do you know they won't be lowered for the military?
 

Member
Joined
May 27, 2007
Messages
39,464
Tokens
How do you know that standards won't be lowered? They are lowered for Police and Fire. That was written up in our local paper. They had to lower them, or no women would qualify. How do you know they won't be lowered for the military?

You're right, I don't know that for sure as of right now. What I've read is that they won't be lowered. Our PT standards are different though right now.
 

Member
Joined
Oct 17, 2011
Messages
996
Tokens
What's the difference from being in a combat unit and not being in a combat unit but getting shot at and returning fire during routine convoy operations? I'd consider fighter pilots as being in a combat unit and plenty of women fly combat aircraft and actually command units and wings. There are no problems.
When you speak of a woman in a fighter plane and say it is essentially comparable to women fighting at close range and in hand-to-hand combat, you make it plain for all to see that you are deliberately missing the point.
 

Member
Joined
May 27, 2007
Messages
39,464
Tokens
When you speak of a woman in a fighter plane and say it is essentially comparable to women fighting at close range and in hand-to-hand combat, you make it plain for all to see that you are deliberately missing the point.

No, that's not what I'm saying at all.

I'm comparing women in fighters in their respective units as compared to women in infantry units. The units as in morale not the actual role of the woman in the unit. Guy, I'm quite sure I know what I'm talking about on this topic.
 

Scottcarter was caught making out with Caitlin Jen
Joined
Feb 2, 2008
Messages
12,952
Tokens
Absolutely NOT!

She would give up your position because women cannot shut the fuck up for more than a minute
 

New member
Joined
Jan 4, 2007
Messages
5,985
Tokens
absolutely

although i'd hate to see a woman on a long mission away from base given the nature of her hygenic needs.
 

Member
Joined
Oct 17, 2011
Messages
996
Tokens
absolutely

although i'd hate to see a woman on a long mission away from base given the nature of her hygenic needs.
Finally. The "bleeding thing" is brought up. I was afraid to say anything because it's not PC. I'd sure hate to see any unhygenic bleeding on the battlefield.
 

Scottcarter was caught making out with Caitlin Jen
Joined
Feb 2, 2008
Messages
12,952
Tokens
Finally. The "bleeding thing" is brought up. I was afraid to say anything because it's not PC. I'd sure hate to see any unhygenic bleeding on the battlefield.



haha
 
Joined
Dec 21, 2008
Messages
9,460
Tokens
Finally. The "bleeding thing" is brought up. I was afraid to say anything because it's not PC. I'd sure hate to see any unhygenic bleeding on the battlefield.

LOL. There are many women who have more balls than many men. Not to mention some are way smarter. If you are afraid she wont be able to pull the trigger you have not been with many women, there are many cold heart bitches out there who dont mind causing some pain.
 

Member
Handicapper
Joined
Oct 31, 2004
Messages
44,442
Tokens
I have changed my stance.
Gmen knows a lot more about this then me. If he thinks its a bad idea I think it's a bad idea. Who are we to question someone who has actually been there and done that? There are many things in life that may look good on the drawing board to the uninformed. But when put in practice you find it has many holes in the real world.
 

Scottcarter was caught making out with Caitlin Jen
Joined
Feb 2, 2008
Messages
12,952
Tokens
LOL. There are many women who have more balls than many men. Not to mention some are way smarter. If you are afraid she wont be able to pull the trigger you have not been with many women, there are many cold heart bitches out there who dont mind causing some pain.


Did your wife just log in under your account or is she looking over your shoulder right now?
 

Member
Joined
May 27, 2007
Messages
39,464
Tokens
I have changed my stance.
Gmen knows a lot more about this then me. If he thinks its a bad idea I think it's a bad idea. Who are we to question someone who has actually been there and done that? There are many things in life that may look good on the drawing board to the uninformed. But when put in practice you find it has many holes in the real world.

Has Gmen been to Iraq or Afghanistan? Maybe he has but I'm asking because I don't know.

I have been to Afghanistan two times and I disagree with him. We are fighting irregular wars now and the typical infantry approach to fighting hasn't been used since the first Gulf War. Women are out on the front lines right as we speak pulling the trigger but you guys just don't read about it. There are no issues in the units I've been in.
 

Scottcarter was caught making out with Caitlin Jen
Joined
Feb 2, 2008
Messages
12,952
Tokens
Has Gmen been to Iraq or Afghanistan? Maybe he has but I'm asking because I don't know.

I have been to Afghanistan two times and I disagree with him. We are fighting irregular wars now and the typical infantry approach to fighting hasn't been used since the first Gulf War. Women are out on the front lines right as we speak pulling the trigger but you guys just don't read about it. There are no issues in the units I've been in.

The band has had women in it for ages. Why would you have a problem with the units you've been in?
 

Scottcarter was caught making out with Caitlin Jen
Joined
Feb 2, 2008
Messages
12,952
Tokens
LOL. Just funnin with ya!
 

Forum statistics

Threads
1,117,947
Messages
13,549,663
Members
100,549
Latest member
apptaixiuonl
The RX is the sports betting industry's leading information portal for bonuses, picks, and sportsbook reviews. Find the best deals offered by a sportsbook in your state and browse our free picks section.FacebookTwitterInstagramContact Usforum@therx.com