Women soldiers fighting on the front line

Hello I know women in the uk can't but in israel and other countries do you think women should be able to fight on the front line?? They can be just as good what is your opinion?

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Reply 1

Protégé

If they pass the test then yes.

Reply 2

adorbat

If they can meet the minimum physical requirements, I don't see why not. I don't think that those requirements should be lower for women than for men though.

Reply 3

BioStudentx

If they pass the physical attribute test then yes - but obviously men are naturally more muscular and sporty so there will always be more men than women.

Reply 4

katbob

Who says you can't.... thats what MI6 are for :biggrin:

Reply 5

Maria1812

Original post by adorbat

If they can meet the minimum physical requirements, I don't see why not. I don't think that those requirements should be lower for women than for men though.

Why do you think women can't then fight on the front like in the uk if they are in very good physical condition?

Reply 6

adorbat

Original post by Maria1812

Why do you think women can't then fight on the front like in the uk if they are in very good physical condition?

I think that they certainly can, if they are in good enough condition to pass the test.

Reply 7

al_94

I don't know what man would send his wife out on the battlefield. Anyway the British Army is losing popularity I think people are realising they are nothing more than an empty suit.

Reply 8

User1443542

Original post by Maria1812

Why do you think women can't then fight on the front like in the uk if they are in very good physical condition?

Personally, I think that they should be allowed, even in the UK. I'm all for them to be allowed on the front line, because from a military point of view, you want your best soldiers on the front line. The question is are they amongst the best soldiers? Undoubtedly, there are some, but I think as a whole, with men being stronger, on average, the front line would regardlessly be mostly male

Reply 9

Protégé

Original post by al_94

I don't know what man would send his wife out on the battlefield. Anyway the British Army is losing popularity I think people are realising they are nothing more than an empty suit.

If she wants to then why not?

Reply 10

Maria1812

Original post by al_94

I don't know what man would send his wife out on the battlefield. Anyway the British Army is losing popularity I think people are realising they are nothing more than an empty suit.

Well not every women is married or wants to be and why would it be ok for a husband to lieave his wife it works both ways

Reply 11

Chucklevisionary

Of course, if they meet the current requirements for the male soldiers.

Reply 12

TaintedLight

I think when their boobs starts growing it's going to slow them down. I would advise them to look for an alternative career.

Reply 13

Blue_Mason

Original post by Protégé

If she wants to then why not?

Very absurd, but no man would want his wife,daughter or any other female relative or friend to serve on the front lines.

Original post by Maria1812

Well not every women is married or wants to be and why would it be ok for a husband to lieave his wife it works both ways

No it does not,as a husband I am meant to protect you,and as a wife you're meant to care

Original post by Maria1812

Why do you think women can't then fight on the front like in the uk if they are in very good physical condition?

Because women are not meant to be placed in brutal combat.
Women are not built to fight wars

(edited 9 years ago)

Reply 14

Blue_Mason

Original post by Chucklevisionary

Of course, if they meet the current requirements for the male soldiers.

Very few women can meet such requirements.
Women can not join special elite forces that engage in combat

Reply 15

keladry

Original post by Blue_Mason

Very absurd, but no man would want his wife,daughter or any other female relative or friend to serve on the front lines.

No it does not,as a husband I am meant to protect you,and as a wife you're meant to care

Because women are not meant to be placed in brutal combat.
Women are not built to fight wars

That's funny, I didn't know the men in my life had the final say of what I do with my life. :rolleyes:

Reply 16

felamaslen

I used to be opposed to it, but now I love the idea. Apparently the Kurdish female soldiers intimidate IS barbarians without even having to shoot at them.

Reply 17

Chucklevisionary

Original post by Blue_Mason

Very few women can meet such requirements.
Women can not join special elite forces that engage in combat

Well then it will probably remain male-dominated but the entrance requirements have to be the same for both genders. If diversity is wanted then why not make a provision for visually impaired and disabled soldiers? (I'm not serious, the most suited people to the role should get the job, regardless of gender etc.)

Reply 18

Drewski

Original post by Chucklevisionary

The problem is though that in no other part of the armed forces do the women face the same physical tests as the men, they always have their own lower standards.

So you can't arbitrarily say there is this one area that has higher standards without being open to lawsuits based on inequality.

Reply 19

Chucklevisionary

Original post by Drewski

Well, I'm just saying that not having equal entrance requirements and lowering the requirements for women is unfair and a form of inequality. Essentially, if they are less physically fit than their male counterparts yet are allowed to join the army then they are probably more likely to suffer injuries in combat and potentially hold back their fellow soldiers.