Your ethical views of woman & LGBT in US and allied military.

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John2290 said:

Arminillo said:
http://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/weight-of-war-gear-that-protects-troops-also-injures-them/

"....When soldiers headed out on extended foot patrols, their average load ranged from 87 pounds to 127 pounds...."

this is actually an interesting article. Says that it is too much weight.

Like strapping a grown woman and walking in extremes of tempreture and/or terrain....under fire! Woman in military better ave good bones or they will be crippled by their late 30's.

Not every man carries a radio or a heavy load out in the military.

In a platoon in Iraq, there is a designated radio man. The rest is standard stuff,  an IBA (16lb), M4 with 8 extra magazines, a camelback water servoir and kevlar helmet. That's maximum of 30lbs.