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Old 04-05-2016, 5:27pm   #1
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Default Let's talk about female combat soldiers....
This is Army Captain Sarah Cudd completing a 12-mile march carrying 70 pounds of gear:


Yes, I admire her refusal to give up. But...let's put it in perspective: The time limit was 3 hours. That's 4 miles per hour, about walking speed of 3.1 mph. She was completely wasted after those 3 hours. In combat, a soldier may have to walk 25-30 miles, carrying that same 70 pounds in snow or desert heat, in 8 hours...and still be ready to fight.

What are your views on this? I'm not wanting to resurrect the battle of the sexes, just get frank opinions.
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test was laid out before she started, she passed the test. well done ma'am.
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I bet most of us including me could not march 12 miles with 70 pounds of gear on.
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test was laid out before she started, she passed the test. well done ma'am.


She did it within the time limit. I'm sure plenty of men don't.
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As long as she meets the "standards." However, don't lower the standards to accommodate women. They want the job, they have to be just as qualified as the men.
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I think her determination outweighs any lack of ability.
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As long as she meets the "standards." However, don't lower the standards to accommodate women. They want the job, they have to be just as qualified as the men.
Indeed. The test was created to separate out a certain type of man, it will still separate out that same type of soldier, even if it's a woman.
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I'd like to see footage of the men finishing.
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I'm always interested in footage of men finishing.

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I bet most of us including me could not march 12 miles with 70 pounds of gear on.
Back in my teens, and up to age 30 I could and did do it. It hurt.

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I'd like to see how she looks in a swimsuit, before I make any big decisions here.
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Let me just add this one to my big book of "Posts I Regret Making"...
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google Israeli women soldiers dayum those are some
very hot ladies, indeed
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I bet most of us including me could not march 12 miles with 70 pounds of gear on.
I could at that age, but wouldn't want to. That's why I spent my time on Trident submarines; push button, kill millions, watch movie; a lot less trouble.
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As long as she meets the "standards." However, don't lower the standards to accommodate women. They want the job, they have to be just as qualified as the men.
This.

End of story.
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You just won the Internets. The whole internets.
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