Hegseth - Same Physical Standards for Men and Women for all Combat Roles

[1srelluc]

Different physical standards for men and women in the U.S. military have existed for a long time. BUT, there were also combat roles that were male-only.

Then, under Obama, all combat roles were opened to men AND women. BUT, different physical fitness standards for men and women remained.

Today at @DeptofDefense — we fix this. All combat roles are open to men and women BUT they must all meet the same, high standard.

No standards will be lowered AND all combat roles will only have sex-neutral standards. Common sense.

I don't think combat roles for women should exist, but since they do at least make them equal. Good on SecDef.

Having different physical standards for ANY role is a blatant admission that our military is a jobs program.

 

[Crepitus]

Different physical standards for men and women in the U.S. military have existed for a long time. BUT, there were also combat roles that were male-only.

Then, under Obama, all combat roles were opened to men AND women. BUT, different physical fitness standards for men and women remained.

Today at @DeptofDefense — we fix this. All combat roles are open to men and women BUT they must all meet the same, high standard.

No standards will be lowered AND all combat roles will only have sex-neutral standards. Common sense.

I don't think combat roles for women should exist, but since they do at least make them equal. Good on SecDef.

Having different physical standards for ANY role is a blatant admission that our military is a jobs program.

I suspect Pety the drunk is trying to weaken the military as part of the general "destroy the nation" tRump plan.

 

[Muhammed]

Having different physical standards for ANY role is a blatant admission that our military is a jobs program.

Don't the activities of different roles require different physical standards?

 

[marvin martian]

I suspect Pety the drunk is trying to weaken the military as part of the general "destroy the nation" tRump plan.

The left: True equality = "weakening the military".

We see you, traitor.

 

[RetiredGySgt]

Don't the activities of different roles require different physical standards?

Combat roles require more upper body and lower body strength. Women were not tested to the same standards as men getting those slots

 

[hadit]

I suspect Pety the drunk is trying to weaken the military as part of the general "destroy the nation" tRump plan.

Wow, this is amazing. You are literally accusing someone of trying to weaken the military by making soldiers stronger.

 

[Crepitus]

You are literally accusing someone of trying to weaken the military by making soldiers stronger.

Nope, I'm accusing him of trying to drive people out of the military when it's already understaffed.

 

[RetiredGySgt]

Nope, I'm accusing him of trying to drive people out of the military when it's already understaffed.

requiring realistic building blocks for assessment of skills and strength is not driving anyone out of the military.

 

[Zincwarrior]

Different physical standards for men and women in the U.S. military have existed for a long time. BUT, there were also combat roles that were male-only.

Then, under Obama, all combat roles were opened to men AND women. BUT, different physical fitness standards for men and women remained.

Today at @DeptofDefense — we fix this. All combat roles are open to men and women BUT they must all meet the same, high standard.

No standards will be lowered AND all combat roles will only have sex-neutral standards. Common sense.

I don't think combat roles for women should exist, but since they do at least make them equal. Good on SecDef.

Having different physical standards for ANY role is a blatant admission that our military is a jobs program.

I refer SecDefs who don't reveal active military missions.

 

[Crepitus]

requiring realistic building blocks for assessment of skills and strength is not driving anyone out of the military.

Well that's a straight up lie.

You and I both know that's the whole point, we just disagree on the reasons for it.

 

[ThunderKiss1965]

I suspect Pety the drunk is trying to weaken the military as part of the general "destroy the nation" tRump plan.

How the fuck is setting the same standards for men and women in combat roles going to weaken the military ?

Give a detailed explanation that doesn't include partisan hackery and ignorant playground insults.

 

[ThunderKiss1965]

I refer SecDefs who don't reveal active military missions.

That has fuck all to do with standards for combat roles.

 

[martybegan]

I refer SecDefs who don't reveal active military missions.

What about Chief of staff members that give strategy information to known opponents?

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us...ina-twice-trump-term-ended-report-2021-09-14/

 

[hadit]

Nope, I'm accusing him of trying to drive people out of the military when it's already understaffed.

If they are underqualified, should they even be there in the first place?

 

[Zavulon]

Nope, I'm accusing him of trying to drive people out of the military when it's already understaffed.

Why didn't you try to pay soldiers more and suggest them some social guarantees? Military needs better, not worse, human material and you suppose to pay more for it.

 

[Zavulon]

If they are underqualified, should they even be there in the first place?

And who suppose to work for US government if you drive out all underqualified ?

 

[Meathead]

How the fuck is setting the same standards for men and women in combat roles going to weaken the military ?

Give a detailed explanation that doesn't include partisan hackery and ignorant playground insults.

A knee-jerk reaction although he has likely given the matter as much thought as he's capable of. That level of stupidity is indeed discouraging.

 

[Crepitus]

Why didn't you try to pay soldiers more and suggest them some social guarantees?

When did I not?

I vote Democratic.

 

[jotathought]

Well that's a straight up lie.

You and I both know that's the whole point, we just disagree on the reasons for it.

So, weapon platforms, gear, and demands in combat are different for women than for men?

 

[airplanemechanic]

I refer SecDefs who don't reveal active military missions.

I "refer" presidents who can compose a sentence and don't look like a walking corpse.

For the last 4 years, I didn't get what I wanted, either.