Thesis: The increasing role of women in combat is vital to the defense of our country. I. Career development has allowed women to cross the line into combat roles. Introduction: Women's roles in wars have been misunderstood and contemplated for centuries. The thought of mothers engaged in combat and hand-to-hand battle is unthinkable to the modem "civilized" warrior. There are women engaged in combat zones is a fact in today's global fight against terrorism. The gender-based complaint that women are the weaker sex and make poor soldiers is now countered with technology and training. Women are not just traditional soldiers. They are in combat support and combat service support roles in many armies. The debate of the role in today's Army fids truth by the findings contained in the following information.

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