How did it all begin? What was the impetus for integrating women into the infantry? Well, gender integration tends to follow a regular pattern: War/Combat operations - Increased manpower needs usher in a new era of women's participation;They perform well;Congress and/or the Defense Department consider making temporary changes permanent;The military services pushback;Congress and/or the Defense … Continue reading How It All Began
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A Little About Me
My Marine Corps journey began as many others have. I was looking for a way out of my old life. I was looking to grab that first rung to the ladder of a new life. My senior year of high school, a friend told me about ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) scholarships. He told me … Continue reading A Little About Me
Additional Resources – Women in Ground Combat Arms
This post includes much of the background research which the Marine Corps gathered related to integrating women into the ground combat arms. As part of the overall research effort, the Marine Corps pulled on research already available regarding gender. We looked at allied nations, previous gender integration efforts and to history. These studies are available … Continue reading Additional Resources – Women in Ground Combat Arms
Studies & Reports – Women in Ground Combat Arms
This post lists all the research the Marine Corps commissioned or conducted related to gender integration in the ground combat arms. This list represents tens of millions of dollars dedicated, years spent and hundreds of people's time and effort. The list is arranged alphabetically, by the organization which conducted the research. All studies are located … Continue reading Studies & Reports – Women in Ground Combat Arms
Breaking Into the Brotherhood 