Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

men and women in a group = couples

Yes, women are able to be as strong as men. There should be a promotion in the target audience for women to serve. There should be sexual assault provention programs and other programs to help women in the force.

women serve is Israel...look to them for information on how to utilize women in the armed forces

Not if they are mothers and have small children at home, it is in my believe that a child needs his or her mother to raise them. They actually need both but most importantly the mother for nurturing them.

Let us look at the damage combat has done to men both physically and mentally. It destroyed them for any future civilian life. Our women do not deserve this, even if they might perform well under constant bombardment.

If men can decide to take up arms whether for their own personal economic reasons or their beliefs than women must be allowed and have the duty to take up arms as well. If women are allowed to vote they must be conscripted at the same rate as men. If a woman's ability on the battlefield in combat may make her more vulnerable than a man, and even a liability as well, this needs to be reflected in conscription at a higher rate of woman than men to compensate.

It depends if the women would want to serve. in combat role, but the option must be available to them

Yes but increase physical standards drastically and only if the women can pass the same standards as the men.

As long as they are just as capable as a man in combat and make the work environment safe from sexual assault from their colleagues

Yes as preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men as many women on average are not as physically capable as men for combat, combat roles place women in a high risk situation for sexual assault and women must be informed of this and consent to the risk, men are also more likely to risk the success of a mission in order to protect a women from danger and as such she cannot be allowed any preferential treatment as a rule

I don't like the idea of woman dying in combat, because woman are precious and deserve to not be. scientifically speaking woman are less strong and fast as a man so if it comes down to hand to hand combat, the woman is not black widow or wonder woman she will get destroyed by a military trained man. So my answer is no.

Yes, if women are trained and prepared appropriately and have the strength, endurance and capacity to do the job involved in combat. It is a personal choice and also the ability to do the job. If an assault does occur it should be supported regardless if it happens to men or women.

No, men are more suited and have had this responsibility for eons. And it would tend to put women at risk of sexual assault, if not from fellow soldiers, then when captured by the enemy. Also, after a devastating war, women are essential to re-growing the population.

Unless things get really bad with the rate of soilders dying women should not go into combat rules unless they complete the physical roles as men

Not allowing women to serve is discrimination, but the military right now is rife with sexual violence and that is a more pressing concern

I think that women should have the option, but just like everyone, they need to understand the risks and be prepared to be treated the same when it comes to serving our country

i believe with the right amount of training a women should be allowed to serve in combat

Yes, but we shouldn't get ourselves involved in anything that would result in combat situations taking place.

No, unless that involve piloting robotic unmanned devices where women would be more likely suited than men for the task require for such position.

Yes, as long as they're worthy and qualified.

A person of any gender should be allowed to join the military if they want. Not hiring based on gender is discrimination.

Yes, they already do and have done for decades.

Gender should be irrelevant, and only the measurement of physical aptitude should be used.

There should be more effort put into ensuring there are fewer combat rolls. This being said, women should be allowed to serve in combat rolls. Increased prevention of sexual assault should be put in place.

That decision should depend on the individual and their commanding officer. Those who know the situation at hand

Yes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men and because not giving woman a chance is being discriminative

no send them back to the kitchen

I do not care what they do. their life not mine.

No because no one should be in the military

If its their choice

Yes, combat roles should be judged based on performance and ability, not gender.

If they are as competent as the men

We do not need a military for combat

Yes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men and that she is informed of the risk that it represent for her (Rape, Injury, Etc.). (the male must be punished if they touch in an inappropriate way and after kick out of the military).

no fighting.

If they are well qualified for the job, why not

Women and children should be protected.

I served with women who I trusted because they earned that right. If earned, YES

I don't agree with military in general.

No, no one should serve in the military

No one should :)

F the person that wrote some of these options, it's disgusting. Of course, they should be allowed. "Higher risk for sexual assault" only means "more rapists"

No, it's dishonorable to hide behind a woman.

Yes, and stop sexism and sexual harassment

no i don’t support the military

Yes, as long as they can pass any test/evaluation needed in order to serve

Yes, but with the acknowledgement of the sad reality that women in combat roles will face dangers that men often don't

No, women should be in the kitchen.

they shouldn't have roles like infantry because the military had to lower their expectations 3 times for women to be in the military

Yes but there should be a unisex standard of fitness

Experience and skills are more important then sex.

No military needed

Yes, as long as they can do the job as they should

Yes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men but there should be programs in place that will protect them from sexual assault.

Yes as long as the can complete the required training to the same standard as everyone else.

Preventing them from filling those roles is discriminatory, also women greatly benefit military operations.

No, but men shouldn't be allowed either

No I believe we shouldn’t even have the military.

Yes, otherwise it would be discrimination. However, sexual assault is a real issue that needs to be given attention.

Yes, if they choose to and have the training to do so, also put programs in place protect them from sexual assault from their coworkers

Yes, as long as they pass the required physical tests for the strength of the woman and/or tests to be able to complete the job task given

yes, and more should be done about the high risk of sexual assault for them

I dont like women

As long as they can capably complete the missions and they agree to the risks

Yes, but there should be regulations to protect women from sexual assault, on top of awareness for men to not risk the success to protect a women from danger either and vice versa...

Yes, as long as they can pass the same physical and psychological tests as men. Also make these tests more difficult.

I do not care about the military

Depends on the what the woman wants

The military needs to be disbanded and restructured

Abolish the military and replace it with a people's army

Yes if a woman insists on it, and knows the special risks. Women are best in treating wounded, and doing a million other supportive tasks, also intelligence,as they can be super smart.

They could, because they’re equal to men. But realistically who in their right mind would want to serve a combat purpose period?!

i dont support the military in general

Yes, as long as they pass all the requirements

Yes as long as the test examines a man’s fitness

Yes, but sexual assault is a big thing that needs to be stopped.

Nobody should serve in a combat role. It is time to end all war!!!

No, I don’t care about having more female war criminals

We don’t need an armed forces

In non-spec ops roles, sure

Yes, everyone has the right and ability to live out die for their country.

Women should be required to serve in combat roles equally to Men.

There shouldn't be any military in general

Yes, as long as ability is proven. For any gender.

War is stupid and no man or woman should have to go into combat because our political leaders can not find a diplomatic solution.

Get rid of the military and use the funds for something actually meaningful.

They are currently

If they want to they should be allowed. The choice should be their own - no one else's

No, a nation should not risk women's lives in combat

It’s not something I have an opinion on.

Yes, but on a purely voluntary basis, only so long as they unmarried and childless, as long as they meet the same standards as men, and never in a commanding or leadership role.

Yes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory, but they should still have to meet the same requirements, and should not be drafted into combat roles. They should also be offered free birth control to prevent problems from rape by enemies.

No, women should not be allowed to serve in the military at all

No, women should be completely banned from the military

Yes, only if hey. want to. since women do not have the same physical structures as men