America's negative stand on women in combat deals in myth and not reality; studies on women's physical abilities, personality and interpersonal relationships, plus a look at history, show women are fit for combat. A close look at women's physical and mental capabilities reveals the difference between myth and reality about women as combatants. On the surface, women seem less capable than men at performing effectively in combat. However, scientific studies and history show little difference between men and women in their ability to perform under combat conditions. Evidence clearly shows that there are differences between men and women with respect for various traits. Even where the differences are greatest, some women possess the traits to the same degree as some men. History shows women are fit for combat, and studies of physical, personality and interpersonal relationship differences do not prove different.

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