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Women in Combat: Issues for Congress (May 9, 2013)
Category: Combat
In recent years, removal of restrictions of women serving in direct ground combat units have been underway. Some question the need to modify or remove these restrictions and the purposes for doing so. On January 24, 2013, the Secretary of Defense rescinded ground combat restrictions for women. Congress has authority to make changes in these matters and may consider additional issues including equal opportunity, equal responsibility (such as draft registration), readiness and cohesion, manpower needs of the military, and training standards.
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Congressional Research Service
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