[Robe]

There is one and only one reason to make changes to the tip of the spear is to add to it's effectiveness. A force multiplier for instance.
This change is about one thing, female promotion possibilities.
This is gonna get people killed, either by guys trying to protect the females, or the lack of abilities on the part of females.
Israel found this out the hard way

[Dr. Pritchett]

The Army is so egalitarian these days that you know leaders are living in close quarters with their Soldiers as well. Especially squad leaders and platoon leaders. Now throw the gender mix into the chain of command as described in the article.