https://www.mca-marines.org/gazette/2014/09/why-women-do-not-belong-us-infantry
Author: Capt Lauren F. Serrano
2013 MajGen Harold W. Chase Prize Essay Contest: 1st Place
Author: Capt Lauren F. Serrano
2013 MajGen Harold W. Chase Prize Essay Contest: 1st Place
Before you disagree, remember that war is not a fair business. Adversaries attempt to gain an advantage over their enemies by any means possible. Enemies do not necessarily abide by their adversary’s moral standards or rules of engagement. Although in today’s world many gory, violent war tactics are considered immoral, archaic, and banned by international law or the Geneva Conventions, adversaries still must give themselves the greatest advantage possible in order to ensure success. For the Marine Corps, this means ensuring that the infantry grunt (03XX) units are the strongest, most powerful, best trained, and most prepared physically and mentally to fight and win. Although perhaps advantageous to individuals and the national movement for complete gender equality, incorporating women into infantry units is not in the best interest of the Marine Corps or U.S. national security.