text: I think women can play a very vital role in the military but I don't think combat is one of them unless the woman can do the exact same prep and pass it the same.  if she isn't physically strong and big enough she would be a liability.  it may be all "fair" with weapons, but, hand to hand?  if she can't hold her own and prevail......she shouldn't be out in the field endangering other soldiers.  perhaps she should be a pilot....not a ground soldier.  my friends daughter was an MP which was great as a lot of guys , mostly, would stop whatever because they were not going to fight a woman.  however  - she has gotten her bell rung a few times by fellas that felt no reason to treat her differently.