Women will now be allowed to become Army Rangers!

Ralphy1

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Gung-ho for the girlls! But is this just a sop for gender equality by the Army that knows how few could meet the physical requirements? Methinks so, not even Wonder Woman could pass the tests in my never humble estimation, and your agreement is anticipated...
 

An elite soldier with special training to work special ops. It requires great physical ability and the psychological profile to stealthily kill...
 

The Ranger Creed

Ranger Handbook version

Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high esprit de corps of the Rangers.
Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite soldier who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air, I accept the fact that as a Ranger my country expects me to move further, faster and fight harder than any other soldier.
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ever shall I fail my comrades. I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong and morally straight and I will shoulder more than my share of the task whatever it may be, one-hundred-percent and then some.
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allantly will I show the world that I am a specially selected and well-trained soldier. My courtesy to superior officers, neatness of dress and care of equipment shall set the example for others to follow.
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nergetically will I meet the enemies of my country. I shall defeat them on the field of battle for I am better trained and will fight with all my might. Surrender is not a Ranger word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country.
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eadily will I display the intestinal fortitude required to fight on to the Ranger objective and complete the mission though I be the lone survivor. Rangers Lead The Way!!!
—Ranger Handbook SH 21-76[SUP][2][/SUP]
I doubt that many women will make the grade, but if they should, and they accept the creed, why not?
 
Biologically, emotionally, and psychologically, not their cup of tea, at least for most...
 
Hopefully, serial killers would not pass the psych tests but may become one after their training...
 
As a former female military member (20 years United States Air Force), I believe few women could meet the physical requirements necessary to be Rangers. If some can, without the standards being lowered in any way, then I say good for them. My major fear for women in combat is the natural tendency for men to be more concerned with protecting the female of the species than the mission at hand.
 
Rangers are the US Army's elite ground fighting force. Very physically and emotionally strenuous requiremets. G.I. Jane (circa 1996; starring Demi Moore) is a fictional movie about a woman "ranger".

there's always Calamity Jane ...
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This thread has degenerated to a point that I can no longer participate on a meaningful level...
 
Biologically, emotionally, and psychologically, not their cup of tea, at least for most...

Seriously????? Ralphy..Ralphy.. So what are you saying? I agree that due to biology, most women are not as strong as men.. We lack upper body strength for the most part. However, are we to garner from your statement that you believe wome are not emotionally, or psychologically equal or many times exceeding men? I think so.. and for you to suggest otherwise is pretty sexist.. don't you think? Or are you just throwing a little red meat out there for us to chew on?
 
Biology is destiny for most of us. It is not that we are not equal it is that we are different. Men can never be the nurturers that women are, and women can never be the warriors that men are...
 

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