"We welcome the decision to eliminate the Direct Ground Combat Definition and Assignment Rule. Throughout over a decade of war, the leadership, contributions and sacrifice of women Soldiers have been absolutely invaluable to the Army's success. The Army has led the effort to eliminate gender-based barriers to service, such as our implementation of the exception to policy allowing women to be assigned to select positions in ground combat units at battalion level. We will continue to proactively support and implement changes to personnel policies in an integrated and phased approach."
"Over the next few months, we will continue to analyze gender neutral standards and open additional occupational specialties to women in a deliberate way that preserves unit readiness, cohesion, and morale. Fundamentally, this is about managing talent and posturing the Army and individual Soldiers for success."
This means that women will now be able to fight on the front lines of the battle field. I feel like this is a great idea. Women who are in the army are strong, hard working women. They will be an asset to the battlefields.
A lot of people do not feel this way though. Women are still seen as the weaker sex, even though they were able to go through boot camp like everyone else. These people are still stuck in the old way of thinking and need to realize that the world is changing. The United States is moving forward, sometimes in good ways and sometimes not so good, and getting over stereotypes.
I think this is ultimately going to help the Military to be able to use it's strongest women in the war zone. I am proud to be an American.
"I am proud to be an American. Where at least I know I'm free." - Lee Greenwood "I'm Proud to be an American"
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