DOD: Now That Women Can Serve in All Combat Roles They 'May' Need to Register for Selective Service

CNS News ^ | 12-4-15 | Susan Jones

[markomalley]

Following his announcement that he is opening all positions in the U.S. military--including all combat positions--to women who can meet the standards, Defense Secretary Ash Carter was asked on Thursday if that means women will have to register with the Selective Service, just as men must do.

"It may," he said.

A reporter asked Carter, "Mr. Secretary, does this decision now lead to a -- a greater debate about whether women need to register for Selective Service?"

"It may do that, Phil," Carter replied. "That is a matter of legal dispute right now, and in fact, litigation. So...I don't know how that will turn out.

[shooter223]

Combat Infantryperson Badge?

[Protect the Bill of Rights]

I knew that was coming.

[ohioman]

What kind of question is that? My son has already signed up.

[Mike Darancette]

Would you tell your 18 year old son not to register?

[Little Bill]

Happened to my cousin in 1965 at Parris Island, he enlisted just before he was required. He was sent to Gitmo until he was of age and then the hit the Vietnam Xpress with 3/3.

[Little Bill]

The Russians did that in WW1. There was a web site that showed the aftermath, long pulled. The results were not pretty, a lot of post rape photos and then 9 grams.

[ohioman]

Of course not. It is the men who should defend the country in combat. Having women in combat is the sign of a progressively weakening country sacrificing itself to the politically correct leftist agenda.

[mdmathis6]

Boy you also have developed a great technique for also meeting interesting and feisty women...”take me down if you can!”...LOL! I’m not kidding.,....I’m almost envious and in awe(I AM NOT WORTHY>>>I AM NOT WORTHY!)

[RedHeeler]

Roger that, a full-on Battalion. That won’t happen, though. The deal is to destroy our US Infantry and other essential combat units.