Analysis: Why Women Should Be Allowed To Participate In Close Combat

Imagine going through an intense battle simulation where you have to carry 100 pounds of ammunition and equipment, participate in gunfights with live ammunition, and work with the rest of a unit to overcome obstacles. This is what many female marines are doing to be given the permission to participate in close combat roles, which are, at the moment, exclusive to men. The Pentagon ordered all branches of the military to integrate their combat units by the end of the year or explain why women can’t participate in close combat. The decision will be based on the results of this training women will go through. Although female soldiers are going through this training to give permission to all women, I don’t believe it is necessary and that women should participate in close combat. …show more content…
The women participating in the training themselves said they don’t want to participate in close combat. Those that are going through this harsh training don’t want to be part of it but are doing it for those that want to. Since most women don’t want to participate in close combat roles, it isn’t necessary to waste time and money to train them and allow them to participate if they aren’t going to. Another reason women shouldn’t be allowed to participate in close combat is that they are less physically capable. On average, women weigh at least 30 pounds less than men and they are much smaller. Although their strength, height, and weight are less than men, their performance is expected to be equal to men. It takes a lot of effort to try to carry 100 pounds of equipment and still be at the same pace as men, and not many women can accomplish that. For this reason, women shouldn’t be allowed to participate in close combat