Women in Combat

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The writer of this paper contends and explains why women play a major role in the military and must be given the same opportunities and choices that are currently available only to men. This paper examines the controversial debate surrounding the role of women in combat units. This paper discusses President Bush's "No Women in Combat" rule which is currently not being adhered to, as well as the various proposals being pushed through congress in an attempt to limit the participation of women in combat units. This paper illustrates the current lack of equality and rights between the genders in the military while also delving into various historical facts as they pertain to this particular topic.

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Abstract
Historical Perspective
Focus on Key Issue(s)
Discussion Questions
Lessons Learned
Conclusion
References

From the Paper:

"There are several key issues that are current hot topics in regards to women in combat. They are among the following: the army is attempting to place women in combat despite Women-In-Combat rule, House armed services chairman retreats on proposal to limit women in combat, and Bush declares, "No women in combat." First of all, the army is attempting to place women in combat despite the Women-In-Combat rule. Does the president know what the army is doing? On the issue of women in land combat, it is hard to tell who has the authority on what needs to be done. It seems that Bush has said one thing, "no women in land combat," but the Pentagon is doing another. There seems to be a lack of communication and no one is on the same page when it comes to this subject. The Women-In-Combat rule refers to the current Defense department regulations that exempts female soldiers from land combat troops such as the infantry and from smaller support companies that collocate with them."

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