Ending Combat Exclusion: The Right Wo(Man) for the Job.

摘要

Women have been fighting and dying for the United States since the nation s inception. Yet, women are still precluded from serving in certain military specialties, positions, and units based solely upon their gender. The current asymmetric environment and performance by American servicewomen demonstrate that the combat exclusion policy is outdated and does not reflect the realities of today s battlefield. This paper examines the history and evolving role of women in combat, and concludes with a proposed implementation plan to facilitate the integration of women into currently banned combat positions.