11-08-2006, 04:22 PM
Marion: Not one of the males here have answered. We dont really want to start another war. But in all reality, so she is qualified as a jumpmaster will she ever being used to jump into combat (against regulations). Seems to me like a real waste of money and training which could be used for males going into combat. It does make wonderfull press for the womens lib though and advancing in rank for her. But will her training ever be truely used in combat? Or is it a waste of time and money? Yes, even in WW 2 we had women in the Military. But not as front line troops. Yes, we "lost" a few of them but not usually due to front line duty combat usually. I realize I will probably get "put down" by some posters but after 3 days and no replies just maybe it will start up some posts. Both pro and con. I hope I didnt ruffle too many feathers.
I am with your way of thinking Joe {3rdinf.)), There are a lot of things to consider of course I am refering to combat. not to single to single any woman, I'll say female, she would have to be an amazon to be able to carry a field pack,web belt with ammo and canteen water, weapon,helmet,and now a flak jacket and that would have to be xtra large acc her boobs.{heavier jacket). Whatwould she do if she came face to face with the enemy,. Lot of things come into play. NOW as a nurse in a forward MASH she would be an ANGEL!!!! So Joe I gotta agree with you. Roque