So many combat veterans I’ve known have told me that aside from the actual experience of combat, which is terrifying, combat itself is really about hunting other human beings. They have told me that under the right conditions humans revert to an almost animal state in which the senses become heightened, especially the sense of hearing and smell. “You could smell ‘em’’ was a refrain I’ve heard many times from combat vets. With all due respect there are certain health and sanitary issues women have that would be a liability in the field.
The biggest problem with women in the military is fraternization and the toll it takes on the health and morale of the troops. If there are going to be women in combat and special forces, all female units are preferable to mixed companies IMO.