Marine Corps scolded for dragging its feet integrating women into the infantry

Washington Times ^ | 1/8/16 | Rowan Scarborough

[Nachum]

Navy Secretary Ray Mabus has sent scolding memorandum to the Marine Corps, warning commanders that problems with integrating women into the infantry should not be used as an excuse to “halt the policy.”

Mr. Mabus is also ordering the Gen. Robert Neller, the Marine Corps commandant, to remove the word “man” from titles, apparently meaning the job title of “infantryman” is a casualty.

Mr. Mabus, a former Democratic governor of Mississippi, has followed the Obama’s administration’s priorities in other ares. He has named war ships after liberal politicians, push climate change initiatives and followed the first lady’s lead on nutrition by limiting fried foods for sailors.

In this case, his Jan. 1 memos are carrying out Defense Secretary Ashton Carter’s Dec. 3 decision to open all ground combat jobs to women in infantry, armor, special operations and artillery.

The Marine Corps, then led by Gen. Joseph Dunford, stood alone among the four branches in recommending an exemption for infantry units. It did a three-year assessment that warned of damage to unit cohesion, more injuries and increased risks for casualties in battle.

Mr. Mabus openly dismissed the Corps’ publicized opposition last fall. Mr. Carter sided with him and rejected advice from Gen. Dunford who by that time had become his chief military adviser as Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman.

[Nachum]

Don't you worry Mr. Mabus Sir! We're right on top of that order. We should be able to see some progress right about February 2017.

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[FlingWingFlyer]

Another nail in the coffin of the U.S. military by the communist DemocRATS.

[dfwgator]

Putin laughs.

[Guenevere]

President Trump cannot come soon enough!!!!!

Hold out as long as you can Marines!!!!!

[2banana]

Put Navy Secretary Ray Mabus and any daughters on the front lines for 6 months...

[PGR88]

If I were Donald Trump or Ted Cruz - I would issue a statement.

“to all the bureaucrats, department heads and generals out there - you may be under great pressure over the next few short months to make decisions that are unconstitutional or jeopardize the security of the USA, based on pure, short-term political reasons. I will overturn such unconstitutional mandates immediately upon becoming President, and anyone having broken the law will be prosecuted. Anyone who jeopardizes the security of the USA will be fired.

[fortheDeclaration]

Thank God there are some people left in the USMC with sense!

[trisham]

God bless the Marines.

[trisham]

"For over 221 years our Corps has done two things for this great Nation.

We make Marines, and we win battles."

Gen. Charles C. Krulak, USMC (CMC)
5 May 1997

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[july4thfreedomfoundation]

If I was sworn in as president on January 20, 2017, as soon as I lowered my arm after taking the oath of office, I would fire Ray Mabus’ worthless a$$.

[thorvaldr]

I think DHS should lead the way on this. I would like to see all Federal goon squads SWAT teams be all female.

[butlerweave]

Just stall until Obama and the Crazies are gone

[ConchKarl]

Thank you very much for posting this story. This is an abomination and will result in the weakening of a strong arm of our defense. When you go into battle, you need to have troops that are able to perform at a level to overcome the enemy. The Marines are the gold standard for a rapid mobile force that can be placed into any environment and hold it, without any reservations. This is a treasonous act that, unless it is reversed, will hurt our nation and those marines that are placed in such a predicament (regardless of gender). This next election is too important to ever consider voting for a Democrat or GOPe, whether at the federal or state level. Our military strength has been dissipated by the last eight years, and will need time to rebuild. I pray that we have the time to rebuild and strengthen our armed forces.

[tbpiper]

Finally they’ll have someone to fix the MRE’s with some panache and keep the fire base tidy enough for company.

[jagusafr]

The USAF spent way too much time trying to come up with an alternative to “airman”. Nobody could. I think eventually the Pentagon just gave up. In a 30-year career, I never heard a single female service member complain about being called an airman. They, as we, wear it as a badge of honor.

Colonel, USAFR (ret)

[ohioman]

As he is certainly a cancer inside our fighting forces, I hope MABUS receives the most virulent disease.

[SandRat]

So the Defense Department Witches Congressional *itches are Upset

[Maelstorm]

I’m sure that is part of it. A lot of Pentagon bureaucrats are going to be looking for jobs. Need to clean out all the left wing sexual deviants.

[BwanaNdege]

All female Secret Service protection details for Obama, Cabinet Secretaries & key Congressional Democrats.