...Topic Paper: Women in the Infantry My topic is over should women be in the infantry, to which I answer is no and yes. The way the infantry was set up until about a year ago was for men only. The infantry male soldier needs to be tough, strong, fast, quick thinking, and have the willingness to put the mission first at all cost. Now that the United States has allowed women to join the infantry I think it’s going to hinder the men’s capability of putting the mission first. If you think about it men always go to the rescue of a woman, putting their life in danger. When in battle you need to be able to put the mission first and for most. I do not believe that most men will be able to place the mission first at the sight of a wounded woman. In the Infantry there...
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...Can Women Serve In Combat? The Military Leadership Diversity Commission is recommending that the Pentagon do away with a policy that bans women from serving in combat units, breathing new life into a debate that really should never have developed in the first place. Let’s take a look at the reasons for the current ban, and the reasons why some may be trying to lift the ban that keeps women from serving in direct combat roles. First, Let Me Be Clear Let me be clear in efforts to head off any “you hate women” ignorance. This article is not about whether women should be allowed to serve in the military in general. This is specifically about why I personally believe women (female or trans-gendered) should not be allowed to, forced into, pressured, or even given the option to serve in direct combat roles such as Infantry, Sniper, Special Forces, Recon, Ranger, SEAL, Combat Diver, or Delta units. In my opinion, this is a common sense issue… but to no surprise, the “well-educated” people that have done studies and compiled reports commissioned by the government seem to be incapable of utilizing a commodity such as common sense. And trust me, I have seen many women, especially in the Marine Corps, that were highly capable, willing and able to serve in infantry and combat-related roles. There’s more to it than that. Reasons Why Women Should Not Serve In Direct Combat Roles Strength, equality, logistics, safety and emotions are a few main areas that I would like to discuss...
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...187th Infantry The Regimental Motto: “Ne Desit Virtus” ---- “ Let Valor Not Fail” 187th Infantry Regiment is a regiment that has fought in many wars and conflicts. Originating out of Fort Mackall in North Carolina the 187th Infantry Regiment was activated on the twenty-fifth day of February, 1943. The 187th is a highly decorated regiment. They have been involved in wars such as World War ll, The Korean War, and The Vietnam War are three of the wars that the unit has been a part of. The unit has also deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan under its belt. The unit has three Medals of Honor recipients. The 187th is currently based out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The 187th Infantry Regiment was activated during World War ll. The Regiment arrived in New Guinea on the twenty-ninth day of May, 1944. On the eighteenth day of November, 1944. The unit joined the Leyete Campaign; soon after the unit left The Leyete Campaign they joined The Luzon Campaign by assaulting the Nasugbu Point Luzon in late January. From late January to April the unit fought its way through many hotspots such as the Nichols Field, Fort William McKinley, Mount Macikid, and Malipunyo. After fighting these through these hot spots the unit moved inside Lipa as part of Operation Downfall. The...
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...Capstone-(Military Focus) Mr. Larry Fegans 4 June 2015 Abstract The Army, as part of the Department of Defense (DOD), is the premier military organization in the world. Part of what makes the Army an outstanding organization is the diverse backgrounds that their soldiers are come from. There are African-Americans, Hispanics, Asian-Americans, Native-Americans, Pacific Islanders, and more that help balance out its demographic profile. Soldiers who are Caucasian make up the majority of the Army demographic (Army G1, 2014). What is most impressive is the ability for everyone to work together to accomplish the Army’s mission with so few cases of equal opportunity violations per capita. While the Army celebrates diversity by recognizing different women and minorities during certain months, does the Army sacrifice the best-qualified person for diversity? Surprisingly, there have been times where the Army has gone against its own policies and training to enhance diversity; failing to recognize the best-qualified soldiers for promotion. Promote the Best Qualified, or Consider Diversity? One of the strengths of the Army is its soldiers come from a wide background with unique talents and abilities. This diversity helps the Army accomplish its goals and soldiers have successful careers based on their performance and potential for increased responsibility. However, can an organization like the DOD be successful if they prioritize the needs of a particular group higher than that of sequestration...
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...(Cavico & Mujtaba, 2016)”. In the military, there are several positions for all persons to consider in order to maximize human potential. I am against using BFOQ in the military because each and every one of us has something unique about ourselves that could help in mission support. The Army has now open combat jobs to females. They are allowed to drive tans, fire mortars and lead infantry soldiers into combat. They are now also able to serve as Army Rangers and Green Berets, Navy SEALs, Air Force paratroop jumpers, Marine Corps...
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...between 400 to 750 female soldiers in the Civil War. “The fact that women were willing to risk injury, illness, maiming and even death to escape the kind of lives that were available to them at the time, tells you something about just how limited their choices were,” said Elizabeth Leonard of Colby College, an american historian specialized in studying american women and the Civil War era (Schulte). Women fighting in the Civil War was baffling to those living during the time period, however, recent historians have argued that women who fought in the Civil War shared the same motivations as males, for love and for economic reasons. Many people would imagine women during the Civil War acted as nurses, and stayed at home to take care of their families while waiting for their husbands to come back. However, this typical gender role does not tell the story of some women during the Civil War. In...
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...The following statement is from the 1932 USD yearbook, The Coyote, “There are few freshmen on the campus who have not had occasion to hear the name “Greenie Wohler”, there are fewer sophomores who have not had occasion to know Greenie. The cognomen is a misnomer. “Greenie” was taken into Phi Beta Kappa in 1932, is president of more organizations than most seniors belong to, is a ruling force wherever campus groups hold session. In addition “Greenie” has had time for athletics, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and promotion of school activities as president of Dakotans.” After completing his Bachelor's degree, Glenn Wohler returned to Watertown, South Dakota and became a English and Science teacher at the junior high school. Glenn Wohler also joined the...
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...discrimination whether it is in the workplace, real estate, or public establishments. The status of women throughout history in the United States has changed a great deal over time. Women have often been revered in many cultures as a symbol to create life. Also, many nature-based religions often refer to the mother goddess as their primary supreme being. However, throughout our history women have often been considered inferior to their male counterparts. Many men today still hold negative views towards women in regards to thinking that their only duties should those of a wife and homemaker. For many years women did not have the opportunities to perform what was considered to be a man’s job or even vote. However, “women in most nations won the right to vote and increased their educational and job opportunities.” Today woman are working side-by-side with their male counterparts and they are also allowed into the military. For many years women were not allowed to be soldiers. After women were allowed into the military they were still denied military occupations especially those that would lead them into combative situations. However, we now have women who are proving themselves, so to speak, and fighting to even join the ranks of the infantry. In my personal opinion, I do not believe that women should be in the Infantry or Special Forces. I don’t say this to be discriminatory nor to say that women are incapable of performing...
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...“The Defense Department recently announced new policies that will open more than 14,000 military job opportunities to women. Which seems like a great step—except that more than 200,000 positions will still remain exclusive to men, from front-line infantry positions to high-level special operations roles.” States Dani Moritz from The Muse. Women have been casted into the background when it came to serious positions. Not only does this scream inequality for women but also stereotyping and it generally throws women’s rights right out of the window. Women began to climb the latter and finally became equal to men, well almost. Women’s rights include but is not limited to positions that any man can hold, promotions that were not allowed beforehand...
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...realizing that women could be an asset, not a detriment. Still, any combat related job within each branch had a rule of no females. On December 3, 2015, the United States Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter stated that all roles in the military are now open to women. This allows women to try out and be a part of the elite positions within the Armed Forces, a huge step for equal rights within the military. Women should be allowed the option of a career in a combat role, even if the physical build discrepancies between men and women are different. Testing should not be adjusted to accommodate a woman’s body...
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...For as long as our country has been founded, males were usually thought up as to be physically stronger and have more stamina and endurance then women; and this was proven true in most cases. For many years, America’s military was comprised of 100% men. However with the changing times of our country this was amended to allow females to enlist in the ranks of the military. They were given much easier physical entrance tests, tests more adapted to women. As of this very day, women are currently “barred” (banned) from combat. Congress has attempted to lift this bar multiple times, however it has never passed vote. In some cases, females are just as strong as males if not stronger and I believe it is unjust to bar all females from combat based solely off an outdated stereotype. If a female can pass the same physical requirements as a male infantry solider, then there is no just means as to why she can not pick up a rifle and serve next to a male on the front lines of defense. The female body is far different then the male body. The Department of Defense (DOD) knows that women aren’t suited for combat — even if it won’t outright admit it. The easiest way to demonstrate this is by considering the differences in Army standards for physical fitness for men and women . . . and how the Army skews those differences to the advantage of women. For instance, if a 33-year-old male were to do 43 push-ups, 55 sit-ups, and run two miles in 15:18 for his Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT), he...
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...Six Myths About Female Sexuality and Why They're Myths Never underestimate the female libido Published on July 3, 2012 by Susan Krauss Whitbourne, Ph.D. in Fulfillment at Any Age 0 inShare The year 2012 may be remembered less for apocalyptic endings (we hope) than for the apparent explosion of women’ssexuality in pop media. Magic Mike is becoming the runaway hit movie of the summer, and the book Fifty Shades of Grey is shaping up to rival Harry Potter at the top of all-time best seller lists. Social critics proclaim their surprise at this burst of female libido into popular consciousness. Despite what you may be led to believe, though, the truth is that women and men just aren’t that different when it comes to basic sex drives. Women are flocking to Magic Mike as do bachelorettes to a Chippendale party. However, this isn't the first movie to appeal to women's lustier tastes. Though the story line may be lighter than its 1997 predecessor, The Full Monty, both movies share a fascination with the male body in motion. The Full Monty did exceptionally well in the box office itself, becoming the top grossing film in the UK until the release of Titanic later in the year. Novels with female protagonists demanding that their sexual needs be fulfilled are not new either. We only have to think back to 1928’s Lady Chatterly’s Lover, written by D.H. Lawrence (and banned in its entirety until 1960), to realize that female sexuality has been the driving force behind the success of plenty...
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...Minorities were also serving the country in World War II. According to LivingHistoryFarm’s article, “Civil Rights for Minorities”, “The Army accepted black enlistees but created separate black infantry regiments and assigned white commanders to them. The Navy segregated Negro units and gave them most menial jobs on ships, and the Marines at least initially, didn’t even accept African Americans.” Sadly the enlistees couldn’t escape the segregation they experienced on a daily basis but eventually the segregation was difficult to keep up with as they were all being attacked by the Axis powers in the war. The National Museum of the Pacific War says “2.5 million African Americans men registered for the draft, 167,000 served in the Navy, 909,000...
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...Gender Parity Ephraim Wieder Touro College Prior to the 1960’s, the history of women had been one of submission. Marriages were prearranged, women were expected to just raise children, and they were not allowed to work outside of the house. Women’s rights and abilities, such as being a part of the workforce and societal duties were restrained. Since then, women have progressed to the extent that they have become CEOs, CFOs and hold other important positions in companies. They have become Senators, Governors and hold prominent political positions. They can fight in combat units in the army, and they make up a big part of the workforce. In many cases, these jobs are being accomplished while raising a family. However, despite this progression,...
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...Bibliography Mackenzie, M. H. (2012). Let Women Fight. Foreign Affairs, 91(6), 32-42. An essay is presented on women serving in direct combat roles in the U.S. military. The author presents a case for changing U.S. law to permit women in all military roles. She notes that many women have served in the U.S. military, including in war zones, and says that the distinction between combat and non-combat roles has eroded in the context of contemporary warfare. She discusses the main arguments against women in combat, including their performance and effect on unit cohesion. Author Megan Mckenzie, in the article, “Let Women Fight,” from the journal Foreign Affairs, discusses the ability of women to serve in full combat units. She is avid about changing the laws to allow women full integration into combat infantry units, due to the history of women serving in combat roles in the U.S. Military (McKenzie 2012). McKenzie, argues that the lines that once existed, dividing combat roles from non-combat roles, in the U.S. Military has become blurred with today’s combat (McKenzie 2012). Due to this phenomenon, women have found themselves in the heat of combat, making them natural candidates for the allowance of women to fulfill these roles on a more permanent basis (McKenzie 2012). Simons, A. (2000). Women Can Never `Belong' in Combat. Orbis, 44(3), 451. Presents views on the debate over the exclusion laws in the United States which preclude women in the military from serving in front-line...
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