why is it this way?

Question

Can't women serve on the front lines?

Answer 1

They end up fighting.

Answer 2

In Iraq there are no 'front lines,' and women are serving there in combat. Also, a female F-14 (it may have been an F-18, but I don't think they had transitioned F18's to the Roosevelt then) pilot off the USS ROOSEVELT CVN-71 blew the snot out of an Al-Quaida position back in 2001 or early 2002.
Also, check this page about a hot 26 year old female Kiowa scout helo pilot flying and fighting in Iraq.
(USN, retired)

Answer 3

Women do serve on the front lines, they are gunners in convoys, and in aircraft. The navy even has women fighter pilots. They are not authorized in a combat MOS in the Army. They do serve in combat units like Artillery, and Air Defense Artillery.

Answer 4

It was the decision of Congress and the Pentagon... made AFTER the first Gulf War when the fine actions of those females in support roles led to a push to increase their options and available billets (jobs). I'll point out that now that we're back in combat, there isn't as big a push to open combat billets to females.

And they CAN serve in Combat Aviation Units... during my last sea-tour (1997-1999), 5 of the pilots 20 in HS-6 were female... and two of them were among the BEST "sticks" I ever flew with.

Answer 5

They can't be in combat arms units. They do serve on the front lines.

Google "Raven 42".

It's a GREAT story about a female soldier in combat.

A good ole' Kentucky girl....

Answer 6

its a mans job, if you put women in combat units all they will be is a distraction until they get pregnant and are sent back home.

Answer 7

liberals would like them too ... they're so compassionate and civilized

Answer 8

hoohah they do !!!