Sir Grappler Truth Teller OAM wrote on Apr 6
th, 2018 at 11:03pm:
Mistress Nicole wrote on Apr 6
th, 2018 at 10:53pm:
Bobby what makes you think Karnal wasn't a soldier in Vietnam? I know she is abrasive, but if she served she deserves our respect and gratitude.
One of my mum's friends is a Vietnam Vet. I don't know him well but I have thanked him for his service.
No female soldiers in Viet Nam - nursing staff maybe, but not even necessarily in-country.
Nurses were members of the Royal Australian Medical Corps and were soldiers too, Graps. They served in South Vietnam, at 3 Base Hospital at Vung Tau. They were also sent out on the occasional Medical support mission to help the Vietnamese people. I'd suggest you read the book, "Minefields and Miniskirts" by Siobhan McHugh. An excellent little history of Australian women during the Vietnam War.
Quote:No dis-respect, but let's just keep the facts straight. It's not like nowadays, when it is distinctly possible for a female soldier to engage in contact, though they are not generally placed in that position as a matter of policy or operational requirement.
Today, all ECNs are now open to women, Graps. Provided they can pass the tests required for that role. Women are not allowed to be banned from serving in any role by "policy or operational requirement."
Quote:Universally, the direct combat role is given to men - for the same old reasons that have been around for millions of years now. Facts do not cause hurt.
Except that ended two years ago (and so it should have). Provided a female can satisfy the (realistic) requirements, there is nothing stopping them from fulfilling that role. I have served beside women who have been just as fit, just as strong and just as smart as any male but they were barred from serving in combat units because of their gender because of sexism like yours. It was pointless and it was silly.
And you about the biggest wanker in this forum.
Women never served in the frontline operations in Vietnam ... medical patrols to assist Viets don't count.
As to what is now allowed that's the sort of ADF you should have been in ... you could fill any role that women do .... in spades you skirt.