If it is true, then (in my opinion) that's bullshit. Regardless of someone's gender, if they want to be in the military, they should have to do the same amount of training as anyone else does.
I think if women want to be in the military, they should have to do the same amount of training as men do. A rule like that shouldn't be considered sexist, and would make more sense.
Having both genders train at different levels from each other in the military may have a chance of causing problems on the battlefield when they are fighting together. Like an example is if someone gets injured, they may need someone to carry them on their back to safety. So it would make sense for someone to have to be able to lift a certain amount of weight in in order to be in the military.
I'm pretty sure there are a lot of women who can train at the same level as men do in the military anyway.
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APFT has changed. It's now called ACFT and gender plays no role.
Edit: Source: I'm literally on an Army Base, rn. Also, the new ACFT is pretty easy, anyone can do it if they apply themselves. I think they may have made it easier than it should be to account for women. Regardless, gender doesn't play a role like it did before.
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We've had many major conflicts and there has been many battles/firefights. Just because the news isn't covering it, don't think people aren't out there doing the work that needs to be done.
Anyways, yes, I agree it should be more challenging but you have to keep in mind not every job will see action. In fact, unless you're a combat MOS, the new ACFT is adequate, imo. Regardless, do not underestimate our armed forces and know the ACFT is equal across genders.
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My view carries no more weight than anyone else's. Keepong that in mind, I do not believe women should be drafted.
I believe, it's more that men are seen as more capable and less that men are seen as disposable. Is it sexist? Sure. Is right? Idk. Should women be drafted? Maybe. Do I believe women should be drafted? No.
If they draft, you'd assume it's to fill combat roles as other MOS require a lot more than physical ability. Assuming this, know, most men, let alone women, aren't fit for combat. Period.
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