The purpose of this research is to recommend ways to make the process of the integration of women and gender equality in combat units in Albanian Armed Forces more adaptable and efficient. Though significant changes have been done to increase of the number of women in the Albanian Armed Forces (AAF), there is still a gap in gender equality and in the opportunities that offer further advancement in the military career. An understanding of the history and roles of women in Albanian society will assist in analyzing the issues faced in the military concerning female career progression. Specifically, this research project will contribute the following: Highlight the historical role of women in Albanian Armed Forces; Research the critical role of Albanian society in military culture; and Explore the ways different countries integrate women in combat units. The low representation of women in senior ranks, in decision-making and commanding positions, as well as the lack of women carrying combat roles in combat units, amplifies the necessity to implement new policies that support the integration of women in all spheres of the Armed Forces, especially those that offer equal leadership opportunities and promote diversity and inclusion. Women make many important contributions to the Army especially in the combat service support and combat support branches, and integrating women into Armies both within and outside Albania only makes the fighting force stronger. It is also necessary to break the glass ceiling and cultivate a culture and attitude of acceptance and equity within the military of the Albanian Armed Forces.

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