- Dec 14, 2000
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http://www.startribune.com/nation/238560681.html
WASHINGTON More than half of female Marines in boot camp can't do three pullups, the minimum standard that was supposed to take effect with the new year, prompting the Marine Corps to delay the requirement, part of the process of equalizing physical standards to integrate women into combat jobs.
The delay rekindled sharp debate in the military on the question of whether women have the physical strength for some military jobs, as service branches move toward opening thousands of combat roles to them in 2016.
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ugh. this kinda ticks me off. I am all for equality. BUT if you can't even hit the MINIMUM requirements for the job you shouldn't have it. When lives are at stake (such as police and firemen) we should not lower it beyond what they are or make stupid requirements that are going to put people in danger.
WASHINGTON More than half of female Marines in boot camp can't do three pullups, the minimum standard that was supposed to take effect with the new year, prompting the Marine Corps to delay the requirement, part of the process of equalizing physical standards to integrate women into combat jobs.
The delay rekindled sharp debate in the military on the question of whether women have the physical strength for some military jobs, as service branches move toward opening thousands of combat roles to them in 2016.
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ugh. this kinda ticks me off. I am all for equality. BUT if you can't even hit the MINIMUM requirements for the job you shouldn't have it. When lives are at stake (such as police and firemen) we should not lower it beyond what they are or make stupid requirements that are going to put people in danger.