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Women in Combat: Issues for Congress
Women in Combat: Issues for Congress Kristy N. Kamarck Analyst in Military Manpower December 13, 2016. congressional research Service 7-5700. R42075. Women in Combat: Issues for Congress Summary Over the past two decades of conflict, Women have served with valor and continue to serve on combat aircraft, naval vessels, and in support of ground combat operations. The expansion of roles for Women in the Armed Forces has evolved since the early days of the military when Women were restricted by law and policy from serving in certain occupations and units. Women have not been precluded by law from serving in any military unit or occupational specialty since 1993 when Congress repealed the remaining prohibitions on Women serving on combatant aircraft and vessels. However, Department of Defense (DOD) policies have prevented Women from being assigned to units below brigade level where the unit's primary mission was to engage directly in ground combat.
Women in Combat: Issues for Congress Congressional Research Service 2 World War II and the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act In the earlier part of the 20th century, the idea of enlisting women into the armed services was met with broad opposition …
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