02-10-2012, 06:18 PM
I think he means that men may behave differently in combat situations if women are present - IOW - they might worry about the physical safety of women soldiers instead of just focusing on the mission and viewing them as teammates, as they do men. And that this dynamic could jeopardize missions.
Based on what I know about people in combat, that's bunk. Men sacrifice for their fellow soldiers and they always have each other's backs, I don't see why that dynamic would need to change if women are present
There are currently some very serious problems in the military with sexual assault of females (and men sometimes too) and the rate of unplanned pregnancy for women serving is also very high. So from a leadership and discipline standpoint, these things need to be addressed and corrected and I think are bigger problems than excess chivalry.
Based on what I know about people in combat, that's bunk. Men sacrifice for their fellow soldiers and they always have each other's backs, I don't see why that dynamic would need to change if women are present
There are currently some very serious problems in the military with sexual assault of females (and men sometimes too) and the rate of unplanned pregnancy for women serving is also very high. So from a leadership and discipline standpoint, these things need to be addressed and corrected and I think are bigger problems than excess chivalry.