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https://www.wsj.com/articles/women-dont-belong-in-combat-units-11547411638
All anecdata, but I'll vouch for seeing similar anecdata. I met like 2 women in the USMC out of around 30-40 who could hang with the men, and they were exceptional specimens in multiple aspects. I met a 3rd who could hang physically, but was an emotional trainwreck waiting to happen. I married one of the ones who had no business in the military in general, and she'll agree with that statement. Was a matter of survival.
I will say that the USMC seems to be fighting back by upping the physical requirements across the board, which is a solid clandestine response.
All anecdata, but I'll vouch for seeing similar anecdata. I met like 2 women in the USMC out of around 30-40 who could hang with the men, and they were exceptional specimens in multiple aspects. I met a 3rd who could hang physically, but was an emotional trainwreck waiting to happen. I married one of the ones who had no business in the military in general, and she'll agree with that statement. Was a matter of survival.
I will say that the USMC seems to be fighting back by upping the physical requirements across the board, which is a solid clandestine response.