Women in Ground Combat Units

Abstract

Women have proved over and over that they can succeed in combat and be effective leaders. The first Gulf War and the current Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) are a testament to women who are serving in combat support military occupation specialties (MOS). Retired Army Col. Dan Smith said "Modern wars will be fought 360 degrees, which means women will be on the 'front lines' whether the congress likes it or not." There is no doubt that women can be leaders in any military environment. My ethical dilemma is with women in ground combat units. I am going to sound like a male-chauvinist pig but I believe that men still need to have their bastions of all male clubs or units. I also believe that the public is not ready for women in the trenches.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 03, 2007
Accession Number
AD1116715

Entities

People

  • Thomas R. Dixon

Organizations

  • United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

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Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Altitude Sickness
  • Army
  • Basic Training
  • Body Composition
  • Combat Support
  • Federal Law
  • Law
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Organizations
  • Prisoners
  • Recruits
  • Schools
  • Standards
  • Training
  • United States
  • Warfare

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  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Naval Personnel Management
  • Strategic Security Studies