The social reformers are determined to push a woman's right to advance in the army, over her safety. A major avenue to advancement in the military is combat service. Therefore, according to NOW's logic, women must be permitted to serve in combat.
And they want them on the front lines, not in rear line support positions.
I don't think it's wise myself, and I hope we don't have more horrible stories come out of this war like we did in the '91 conflict.