via Marine Times....
Understand something boys and girls. This is how warfighting organizations die. The enemy soldier won't give a flying fuck. So your squad is slowed down by a weak member? Good. It makes it easier to hunt you down and kill you. Especially if someone is pushing distributed operations in a strict rule of engagement environment (which means supporting fires will by necessity be less effective).
I can no longer recommend the Marine Corps as a career option for young men.
“Data collected does indicate some potential risks with executing a complete transition at this time to a [pullup]-only PFT for female Marines,” he said. “... Further assessment is expected to last into [calendar year 2014]. However, a final timetable has not been established.”Read it all here.
Understand something boys and girls. This is how warfighting organizations die. The enemy soldier won't give a flying fuck. So your squad is slowed down by a weak member? Good. It makes it easier to hunt you down and kill you. Especially if someone is pushing distributed operations in a strict rule of engagement environment (which means supporting fires will by necessity be less effective).
I can no longer recommend the Marine Corps as a career option for young men.
