Women in the Military

SUMMARY AND OVERVIEW: DISCONTINUE THE DACOWITS

The Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services was established in 1951, when there were virtually no women, civilian or military, in leadership positions. Fifty years later, there is no need for a tax-funded civilian advisory committee to tell the Defense Department what to do regarding... Read More

28 Jan 02

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BRITISH STUDY FINDS FEMALE SOLDIERS “TOO WEAK” FOR LAND...

An extensive study ordered by British Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon has reportedly recommended that women should not be allowed to fight in the front line. Citing evidence gathered over 18 months, the "Combat Effectiveness Gender Study" concluded that females lack the strength and stamina needed... Read More

14 Jan 02

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HASC Members Question Army Plans for Women in Land Combat

Twenty-eight members of the House Armed Services Committee, including five sub-committee chairmen and three Democrats, have signed a formal letter addressed to Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld, asking about the status of various issues involving women in the military. Read More

01 Jan 02

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