Now that two Women Soldiers are about to Graduate Ranger School, how long before they get a chance to command a missions?

2015-08-18T17:56:21-04:00

http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/18/politics/women-graduate-army-ranger-course/

2 women to graduate from Army Ranger course - CNNPolitics.com

Two women made history as the first female soldiers to complete their courses at the Army's Ranger School, the women's families say. They will graduate Friday.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 18 at 2015 6:05 PM

2015-08-18T18:05:13-04:00

All depends, what are their carreer fields. I'm pretty confident neither are infantry. Report shows that they are not being assigned to a Ranger unit. I'm hoping that no standards were adjusted to make this happen. I am confident however that these are to very impressive Soldiers, who were able to accomplish something many males could not.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 18 at 2015 6:07 PM

2015-08-18T18:07:17-04:00

I'm confused by your question. What do you mean when you ask about commanding a mission? They are going to go back to their branches and move on to a leadership position. They will have missions every day. Are you talking about leading people into combat or what?

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Aug 18 at 2015 6:40 PM

2015-08-18T18:40:19-04:00

Never. They have 20 years of USO/WMR and Stars and Stripes tours ahead of them...

Response by COL Charles Williams made Aug 18 at 2015 9:28 PM

2015-08-18T21:28:21-04:00

CPT Pedro Meza My gut tells me by Jan 16, all specialties will be open to women.