Roger that....On speaking with many young soldiers at Ft Jackson, it's amazing how many girls want to be in combat arms and are obviously in good shape...but the mothers of America have spoken and so far, no go. People fail to realze that there are no longer "front lines" and "rear areas" and that a female doing a mechanics job, driving a truck or working a "safe" job is no longer a viable argument.

Look at so many countries and see all the females in all combat units. Isreal is a glowing example on how well it works. I've been there and spoken with many IDF soldiers, male and female. There is no requirement in the IDF for a female to be placed in a combat unit, however, if she volunteers, is physically fit and can perform the job requirements,,,,she's in. About 1/3 of Merkava tank drivers and some loaders and gunners are females.