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Tanks aren't really used currently in combat currently, so probably go for a walk around the tank. From what an ex tanker I know, he says they often can leave the tank unless they have strict orders not too

You...do know Patrols are done by more then just Infantry and Tankers right? MPs d it all the time and they have been both genders for awhile. One of my Senior NCOs, she went on Patrols all the time and she did not have to do this either.... Light Infantry would be the biggest issue, as Mech...

Gas masks alone make it harder for anyone and I am in Korea doing PT iwth them on. Ventilation? What's that? A vest isnt that breathable, the amount of times I have been soaked in sweat under my vest is not short. Maybe those wearing plate carriers are diffrent but the IOTV issued, is not fun...

How much weight is full turnout gear? The average Infantry soldier has at least 35 to 50 pounds of gear, not including a ruck, especially if they are airborne troops, who have rucks and don't really use vehicles in the initial drop. THey do get them, but it all depends on the drop situation...

The difference is, not that I disagree with you, is that in the military infantry is expected to be able to at the very least drag someone, maybe even carry over the shoulder in someone with full kit, which varies from 45 50 extra pounds, to if including Ruck, 150 Ibs, and that isn't including...

We are fixing the fitness problem. Getting rid of people who fail PT tests, and making it so those that will be in combat have a higher level of fitness needed, no more 30 year olds being lazy to pass their easy PT test, same with females

Guess what the Army is doing? And there were two women that managed to make to through Ranger School.. it can be done. There are women fit enough to be in combat arms. They have been making that happen less, but the Army will always have one leaving with disabilities in general. If guys...

The Army plans to open all jobs to both Males and Females, they wont make it easier. Hell 2 female officers made it through Ranger School, and I doubt they were just given it.

Hell, getting minimum isnt always the best ebt either as to get promotion points, gewtting the highest possible score is what one wants. The ACFT is still being worked out, and the alternative for the Leg tucks is a 2 minute Plank. And for those that have done Planks, they know that is one way...

Have you not seen the current ACFT the army is implementing? It is not like the old one where females get easier standards. it is now based on the Job, and each MOS has diffrent standard, from moderate, then significant, to heavy. Combat arms, like the one above are Heavy. To get that they must...

It goes like this, monday Wednesday and Friday are run and leg days. Tuesday and thursday are muscle failure. Here in Kirea 5Thursday is Combat PT which is OCP and Gasmask stuff

I have yet to have that same experience though it could be that I have good battle buddies and my MOS is really good at keeping people doing the right thing

I have heard the stories from you, and I still keep my thought that if they have the mentality and the physical shape needed they should be allowee

Older officers. Not younger ones. The ACFT is harder for females in general, with leg tucks being a challenge for both genders. I forget light inf is not like light cav

They are making said test. It is called the ACFT, and the score you need to get is based on the job you do, and officers have to have one higher. It is still in the works, mainly since most people currently in the Army, even Lt. COL. that are female are having issues (She is nearing 50 last I...