[iconoclast]

The Israeli's manage it (women in combat) quite effectively, with conscription.

Religious Israeli soldiers say, "serving with women is like eating pork"!

[Meldrim]

Yes, that is true. In fact, the Israeli army still puts no women near the front lines. This includes truck units that go anywhere near the front. You can do that when everyone is serving who is physically capable; you can select the best instead of bribing the willing.