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Posted by: Telec
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The Black Chapter
Posted by: squirrel dude
Posted by: deltahalo UK
Posted by: squirrel dude
Does being physically stronger matter that much in an era of warfare that doesn't use broadswords anymore?
Kinda.
Believe me when I say that a fully loaded bergen, body armour, rifle and belt can be quite a heavy load. Not stupidly heavy but certainly prohibitive. It slows down men significantly, I'd do moreso for women.I don't doubt it at all.
I just don't think that women would be worn down in a way that was significantly worse that men. Not in a way that should limit them from joining the military. Also, as I said earlier about combat that actually takes place at close range, it's less about how strong you are, and more about knowing how to use your strength. Beyond that it's more about being able to think under pressure and act quickly, which should come from good training.
I'll also say this, if we're on the topic of traits associated with gender, what about the mental and emotional advantages women have over men. Women tend to be more compassionate, multitask better, and communicate more easily. Aren't these the qualities we would want in soldiers? Especially in the U.S. world police army, UN Peacekeeping forces, and other forces that are beginning to use armies to try and do more humanitarian work?
Don't get me wrong, I think that if anyone proves themselves capable, they should be given a fair crack of the whip, all I'm trying to say is that they would be expected to be equal to men in all things, and for physical strength they would simply have to try a lot harder to match their male colleagues.
A woman is afforded something like a 14 minute mile and a half for entrance here, where I was afforded <11, and realistically due to the grading system required a sub 9. During basic/ P2 they would have to be integrated into male training too, and expected to match their counterparts. There would be a significant mismatch but I think that if they can complete it, why the -blam!- not?