Read the following article that describes the role of women in the modern-day military:
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_ARMY_RANGERS_WOMEN?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2015-08-21-12-15-33
After you have read, answer the following questions completely:
1. What are the names of the two women who recently graduated from "Victory Pond"?
2. Why is it such a big deal for them to graduate?
3. How is Defense Secretary Ash Carter going about opening up all military positions to women?
4. What activities do candidates of the Ranger School have to complete within the first four days of training?
5. Janine Davidson, a governmental employee who works for the Council of Foreign Relations, believes that the prospect of women having fair access to all military positions is just "policy catching up to reality." Recently, the military has made major headlines by rescinding its "don't ask, don't tell" policy, and the decision to allow women this equal access seems to be along the same lines. Do you believe that there is a difference in these two decisions?
6. Should all people, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or background, be allowed to have equal access to all military positions? (You can either agree or disagree with this question outright, or you may qualify your answer.)
Luke Hinton
ReplyDelete1. Lt.Shaye Harver and Capt.Kristen Giest
2. First female students to complete the armys ranger school
3. will decide by december to acept any more invites
4.he quistions if it tested the girls
5 physical stamina, 12 mile march, land navigation
6 scaled of cliffs
7 yes
8 yes
1.Shaye Haver and Kristine Griest.
ReplyDelete2.They are the first female soldiers to complete the Army's rigorous Ranger School
3.He said "All positions must be open to qualified women unless service leaders can justify keeping any closed".
4.He said he "Questions whether the Ranger course adequately tested the female candidates under combat-simulated conditions and whether it makes sense to open all combat units to women".
5.A phase that includes tests of physical stamina, a land navigation course and a 12-mile foot march, according to the Ranger training website.
6.They scaled the sheer cliffs of Pointe Du Hoc overlooking Omaha Beach.
7.No i believe that they are two separate decisions that just happened to happen at the same time.
8.I agree because America is supposed to be the face of freedom but we still restrict people of accessing certain things because of how they were born. They should have just as much.freedom that everyone else does and it doesn't make much since to me.
-MaClain Montgomery
Christian Taylor
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1.Captain Kristen Griest and 1st Lt. Shaye Haver.
2.not many women pass the rigorous ranger training course and it is a very hard job.
3.wants to keep some positions of limits to women.
4.questions whether the Ranger course adequately tested the female candidates under combat-simulated conditions and whether it makes sense to open all combat units to women.
5.put women in combat assessments in Israel and other countries.
6.took care of the target assigned.
7.no, because women are both treated equally.
8.agree, all people should be able to be treated equally and not discriminated because you look a certain way or ect. They should look solely on if you can get the job done.
Chris Perkins
ReplyDelete1. Kristen Griest and Shaye Haver
2. They were the first two women ever to graduate the Army Ranger School.
3. He is waiting to see what the other military leaders think before taking action.
4. He said that the course might not have adequately tested their ability and questions whether they should hold military positions.
5. They have to complete RPA, CWSA, day night combined land navigation, and a 12-mile foot march in the first four days.
6. Disabling an artillery battery that was to be used to shoot the Americans was the Rangers part in D-Day.
7. No
8. Yes, as long as they can get the job done the right and best way.
Liam Andrus
ReplyDelete1. Capt. Kristen Griest and 1st Lt. Shaye Haver.
2. It is a major deal for these two women to graduate the ranger training camp because they were the first females to ever complete the training course, taking a big step for females in the military
3. Ash Carter is waiting until October to see the military's recommendations so he can decide whether or not to allow women to participate in previously all male positions by 2016.
4. He question if the training course sufficiently tested the women and if it even makes sense to allow women to participate in all positions.
5. Everyone in the training camp must do a Ranger Physical Fitness Test, 5 mile individual run, Combat Water Survival Test, Combat Water Survival Assessment, Combination Night/Day land navigation test, A 3-mile terrain run, Demolitions training and airborne refresher training, Modern Army Combatives Program, and a A 12-mile forced, tactical ruck march.
6. The Rangers were supposed to attack the western side of the beach.
7. I believe there is not a difference in the two situations because they are both pertaining to equality and fairness for homosexuals and females
8. I believe that all people no matter their gender, sexual orientation, or background should be allowed all military positions because it shouldn't matter what gender they are or who they are attracted to. What really does matter is that these people are willing to risk their lives in order to protect and maintain our country
Rett Saele
ReplyDelete1. People who morally object to the cheating website Ashley Madison. Because the company refused their request to shut the website down, so they exposed all the poeple who used it.
2. dept of justice, dept of defense, homeland security.
3. He would reveal his actions to his family to prevent black mail.
4. They were the first to find out the government subscribers to the website.
5. The department of defense could technically becuase adultery can be a criminal offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
6.No they shouldn't be fired simply for using the site. Does it make them a sorry human being? Yes! These people do have actual families they have to support. At the most they should be suspended from their work place for a certain period of time without pay.
Kelsi Hobson
ReplyDelete1. Capt. Kristen Griest and 1st Lt. Shaye Harver
2. They are the first women to finish the program.
3. He is waiting on recommendations from other military service leader.
4. He questioned whether the female candidates were adequatley tested under combat-simulated conditions and if all combat units should be open to women.
5. They complete ranger physical navigation, land navigation, 12 mile foot march, and combat water survival assessment.
6. They disabled the German artillery, paving the way for the invasion of France.
7. No, there is no difference because it's allowing equal opportunity to everyone regardless of their gender or sexual orientation.
8. Yes, if they meet the qualifications of the job the should be able to hold that position
Jesslyin Edwards
ReplyDelete1. Haver and Griest
2. They are the first females ever in history to make it this far, and because mainly only males have made it to this far.
3. He is taking all of this very seriously, because this is a tough choice for him to make in which this will change history as we know it.
4. The sometimes don't eat breakfast, have to get up early, only get 6 hours of sleep at max., and they have to go through some of the very difficult events in which some people have actually died trying to get through it.
5. They were the first ones to put their life on the line and enemies line to prepare a sneak attack against them.
6. Yes, because this is a very serious matter at hand and it' s not just some child's game that eventually will go away in time they need to be more open about it and no just keep it in the dark like some scardy cats.
7. That's the easiest answer in the world, because man even a dog can go into combat but women can't that's just stupid. All people should be given a chance to put their life on the line to save others if they want to, because that's just fair and you wouldn't want someone to tell you that you can't do this or that but you just got done doing it. Also anyone should also be treated fairly just like it says in the golden rule despite who they are.
Arianna Taylor , 5th period
ReplyDelete1. Kristen Griest and Shaye Haver were the names of the two women who recently graduated from "Victory Pond".
2. It's a big deal because other soldiers are discriminating against females doing "male work".
3. Defense Secretary Ash Carter is hesitant about opening it up so he has a press conference and asks everybody's opinion.
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7. In my opinion, I believe that everybody, specifically women should be able to participate in military positions because men aren't the only ones that can jump over obstacles and protect the country.
Amy Ingle
ReplyDelete1. Kristen Griest and Shaye Haver
2. They are the only two women out of 19 to finish so far.
3. He is waiting on recommendations from Gen. Mark Milley.
4. Rigorous training course
5. In my opinion it is not a difference because sexual orientation and whether someone is a female or not does not effect someones physical and emotional ability in the military.
6. I do believe they should have equal access to all positions. As a girl I personally would not want to be in the military but I think someones abilities do not come from their gender. I personally do not support gay marriage but I do not think that would effect someones physical abilities in the military. Someones ability in the military come from the person and their personality
1. Kristen Griest, Shaye Haver
ReplyDelete2. They will be able to carry the title as a Ranger for the rest of their lives.
3. He isn't sure whether it will hurt or help.
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5. Yes, the "policy catching up to reality" is specific towards womens rights, where gay rights might be reality to someone it might not be to someone else. "Don't ask don't tell" is specific to homosexuals military rights reguardless if its whats the "reality" is now.
6. Disregarding what i believe in I see no problem in letting someone who wants to fight for the country they love fight for it.
Jared Snyder
ReplyDelete1. Kristen Greist and Shaye Harver
2. They will be one of the first women to take only men jobs in the army.
3. He wants to keep some men positions away from women.
4. You have to complete a course.
5. Yes I do.
6. I believe that certain jobs should be for men and some for women. Let's be honest, women just aren't tough enough for some jobs. Not only that but they may not be big or strong enough. Finally, women may not be mentally tough enough for particular tasks or jobs.
Elaine Doyle
ReplyDelete1 Griest and Haver
2 first women to graduate
3 getting rid of sexual assault
4 ranger assessment
5 yes
6 I don't think gender or sexual orientation would really effect how the military runs, but I don't think they should let people who have backgrounds as serious criminals should be in the military.
LAUREN BECK
ReplyDelete1) Capt. Kristen Griest and 1st Lt. Shaye Haver.
2) They were the first women to ever pass the Ranger training course.
3) Ash Carter is kind of waiting it out and awaiting the recommendations of the services about what he should do.
5) I believe that there is a difference betweenn the two. With the "dont ask dont tell" arrangement, the pact is protecting an individual. On the other hand, when a woman is accepted into a force, there is no protection for her. If anything it puts her into more danger because of her gender.
6) I believe that everyone should be allowed to have equal access to the military. People complain that gay people and women are joining the military but at least some people are taking a step up, breaking down walls, and willing to fight for their country. These people who are considered "different" are facing danger from their own kind (fellow soldiers). They are putting themselves in danger to fight for their country. They love their country so much that they do not care about what happens to them. THAT is true bravery.
Alex George
ReplyDelete1) Captain Kristen Griest and 1st Lieutenant Shaye Haver.
2) They are the first women to ever graduate from Victory Pond.
3) Mr. Carter is waiting for recommendations from leaders and other military services to see if they believe that it is wise to keep some positions closed to women.
4) “RAP” week as it is known consists of a 12 mile foot march, land navigation, and “RPA” Ranger Physical Assessment training.
5) No, there is no difference because as long as the candidate is able to do the job then they should be allowed to do the position no matter who they are.
6) I believe that no matter what gender or sexual orientation you are you should be allowed to have equal access to all military positions as long as you are fit and able to complete the job and understand the consequences that can happen. Also if women or homosexuals want to have equal opportunity then they should not be able to pick or chose when they get to be treated that way; they should be held to the same standards just like all the other men serving in the armed forces.
Elle Turner
ReplyDelete1. Kristen and Shaye.
2.They are the first women to ever graduate.
3. Keep some positions off-limits to women.
4.??
5.??
6. Yes.
Jon Oue
ReplyDelete1. The names of the two women who graduated the academy are Kristen Griest and Shaye Harver.
2. It is such a big deal for them to graduate because they are two of the first women to graduate.
3. Ash Carter says that he will keep some of the positions open to the women.
4. They have to complete four days of mountaineering.
5. No, I don’t believe that there is a difference.
6. I believe that everyone who is in the army should have affair chance to earn different positions. But I believe that they should earn it by showing that they are fit for that job. I believe that if we hold a certain man or women out of a certain position because of their gender than we are discriminating. The person we block out might have greatly helped us out.
Maxine Ball, 6th Period
ReplyDelete1. Kristen Griest and Shaye Haver.
2. They were the first to finish the training.
3. Ash Carter is waiting for recommendations from the other services.
4.
5. Yes.
6. Yes, I agree that anyone, regardless of their sex or their sexual orientation, should be allowed to have equal access to military positions. You shouldn't stop someone from wanting to fight for their country because of the way they were born, or they way they chose to live their lives. Now, background on the other hand, is a different story. I wouldn't particually want someone with a drug or murder background working beside me- after all, it could put my life on the line as well as others. Though if it was a minor mistake they made in the past, then I wouldn't put much thought into it. In my opinion, anyone should have the ability to at least TRY to hold any military position they would like.
Chris Thomas
ReplyDelete1) Capt. Kristen Griest and 1st Lt. Shaye Haver.
2) No women have ever graduated before.
3)By studying army assessments of other nations that have women in combat.
4)12 Mile march and land navigation.
5)I think there is a difference because when you are talking about Women being in the army you are talking about a whole gender instead of a small group of two genders.
6)I think they should be allowed if they can perform well, no matter what they are or what they do.
Jesslyin Edwards
ReplyDelete1. Haver and Griest.
2. They are the very first women to graduate, they are breaking boundaries, this also serves as an oppening to other opportunities, and that this have never happened before.
3. He thinks that in order for them to be promoted they need to be at their very best, and he thinks that they're not ready yet.
4. They have to go through difficult activities like not eating, breakfast, only having 6 hours of sleep, earning your way to eat, facing difficult terrrains, some even died doing these things plus more,and many others difficult challenges that test your self control and tolerance over your own body and its emotions.
5. Yes, because some things shouldn't be kept in the dark like this is which is serious and the public should know about this. We shouldn't be kept in the dark, this decion effects us, and this shouldn't be ignored at all this is very serious.
6. Yes, because everyone one deserves a second chance and they have dogs in the army for heaven's sake so that's a obvious decision to make. They should, because what will determine their position should be there actual progess they made in there. Also they don't go to the army to make friends, like people, or to start a relationship they go there to be actually serious not some kind of joke. It's also clearly stated in the Golden Rule to treat others the way you would want to be treated, so if they want to go in the army and risk their lives for others then let them that's their own decsion to make. They should all be treated fairly and like human beings, because underneath we are all have the same red blood in our veins that just like every other human being.
Michael Ayala
ReplyDelete1. Capt. Kristen Griest And 1st Lt. Shaye Haver
2. Because they are the first women ever to complete the Ranger training program.
3. He agrees that women should be allowed to go into any regiment.
4. Army experience in Israel, combat, Marine Corp studies, and judgement.
5. Yes, because one is agreeing that women should have the ability to go into male only jobs. But the other thinks maybe they can and not a yes or no.
6. Yes I totally agree because women have proven there selves worthy to be in male only jobs because they show pride and spirit.
Aly Meadows
ReplyDelete1. The two women who graduated recently were Capt. Kristen Griest, and 1st Lt. Shaye Haver.
2. It was such a big deal for them to graduate because they were the first women ever to pass the rigorous Ranger training course.
3. He hasn't said exactly what will be happening, but he has until January of next year to decide if he is going to close some positions to men only.
4. i could not find this in the passage but I looked it up and i found that they must complete a set physical and a CWSA (combat and water survival assessment) and a couple land navigation courses and they must do a 12 mile road march.
5. I believe there is a deference between the "don't ask, don't tell" policy and women having access to the job. I think that the "don't ask, don't tell" is referring more to operations that are to dangerous for the common population, not women getting a job.
6. Yes people should all have access to all positions no matter what their background, gender, or what ever it may be. I'm not saying that people that have killed people or that have committed serious crimes should lead our military, but i am saying that the military can't just say that you can't do something because when you were 16 you decided to run a red light, or that you can't lead our military because you are a different race or gender or sexuality.
Samantha Hayes
ReplyDelete1. Kristen Griest and Shaye Haver.
2. So they have a better chance of getting a male dominated job.
3. He's making some positions off limits to women. The remaining positions will stay open to women.
4. It includes physical fitness, weapons preparation, navigation, survival and other endurance tests.
5. Yes.
6. I agree that everyone should have equal rights.
Ben Hall
ReplyDelete1. Capt. Kristen Griest and and 1st Lt. Shaye Haver.
2. Because they are the first women to ever graduate ranger school.
3. By leaving the decision to the armed forces individually to decide.
4. Candidates have the complete the Ranger Physical Fitness Test.
5. No, I do not believe there is a difference in the two decisions.
6. Yes, I believe that they should. No matter your gender, race, sexual orientation, or background, if you have the correct orientation to take on these military positions, then you should have the right to do so.
Katherine Pham
ReplyDelete1. Griest and Haver
2. Because they were the first women to pass the rigorous Ranger training course.
3. Defense Ash Carter released a statement on the actions of U.S. military personnel aboard a passenger train in France Friday
4. they had to do endurance and tolerance test that challenge the soldiers ability to remain in complete control of their body and emotions, such as combat water survival tests, jungle gyms, and two mile runs.
5. no
6. I agree because people are equal regardless of gender, sexuality, or background. People should have the right and freedom to be or do whatever they want, there shouldn't be something that holds someone back from doing what they want. Military positions is a great example on how I feel about women not having as much freedom as men. Women are usually given a label as being weak or naïve and I feel like that's not going to change for a while.
Burton Drawhorn 6th Period 8/27/15
ReplyDelete1. Capt. Kristen Griest and 1st Lt. Shaye Haver
2. It is such a big deal because they are the fist two women to graduate from the army Ranger School at Fort Benning.
3. According to a January 2013 edict all all-male positions are to be opened to women in January 2016 unless the Defense Secretary approves of exceptions by the deadline.
4. N/A
5.N/A
6. My opinion is that men and women should be able to hold positions but if your mentally ill, gay or not physically suit to be apart of the Armed Forces then you shouldn't be allowed to join. I feel this way because not because I am against gay people or "retarded" people but that it could get other people hurt and would apprehend the ability and effectivemess of the Army
Hallie Grace Hamner
ReplyDelete1. The names of these two women are Capt. Kristen Griest and 1st Lt. Shay Haver.
2. Because they were the first women ever to pass the Ranger training course.
3. He is looking at lots of information, such as Army assessments of women in combat, and making his decision, based on this information, in October.
4. Physical fitness, weapons preparation, navigation, and survival tests.
5. No, I don’t believe there is a difference between these two situations, because both of these are taking away policies that are discriminatory towards something people can’t control, such as their gender or sexuality.
6. Yes, because people shouldn’t be discriminated against because of things they literally have no control over, like their sexuality, race, and gender.
Jake Hammonds
ReplyDelete1. Capt. Kristen Griest and 1st Lt. Shaye Haver
2. It is a big deal because they are the first two women to graduate from Ranger School
3. He's waiting to hear the recommendations from the military leaders
4. They have to conduct a physical fitness test consisting of 49 push-ups, 59 sit-ups, six chin-ups and a five-mile run in under 40 minutes. They also undergo a swim test and a land navigation test. The soldiers also have to complete a 12-mile foot march wearing a 35-pound rucksack in under three hours.
5. Yes, I feel there is a difference in these two policies because this decision is questioning women's physical abilities and the men of the other decision were already in the military it just took that label off of them.
6. I believe that they should be aloud to have equal access to all military positions, but only if they can earn their way through the school of the military branch that they choose to go into.
Elle Allen
ReplyDelete1. Haver and Griest
2. They are the only two women to make it so far.
3. By asking other military services
4. Training course
5. No, I don’t believe there is a difference in these two decisions.
6. I believe that regardless of gender or sexual orientation you should be allowed to have equal access to military positions. However, I don’t think that just anyone with any background should be allowed to. I wouldn’t want someone with criminal background fighting for our country, nor anyone else who ever intended to harm something.
Reagan Ray
ReplyDelete1. Capt. Kristen Griest and 1st Lt. Shaye Haver are the only women graduates.
2. Griest and Haver are the only two to finish the Ranger course and they are graduates from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
3. Carter expects to see the services' recommendations by October.
4. The first four things they have to do is the ranger physical assessment, students conduct the combat water survival assessment at Victory Pond, land navigation refresher training, and finish the day with a brigade in-brief.
5. Yes, homosexuals and women are completely different. Women should not be compared to homosexuals and their rights should not be based off of what homosexuals can and can't do.
6. I agree that everyone should have equal access to all military positions because if they are willing and they want to do something then they should be able to do so no matter there differences.
Lacey Martin
ReplyDelete1.Captain Kristen Griest and Lieutenant Shaye Haver
2. They are the first women to ever pass the training
3.All of the all-male jobs in the army will be opened to women in January 2016 if no exceptions are approved by the secretary of state.
4.?
5.I think there is a difference in these decisions, because not putting any weight on someone’s sexual preference is different than simply allowing women to fill places usually reserved for men, Although it could be seen as the same sort of decision as both are working for equal rights for people on subjects (LGBT, women’s rights) that have been brought up and made a big deal as they have become increasingly more normal and common in our society.
6.I believe that anyone should have the right to join the military, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, or anything else that would provide a reason to not let someone join. I say this because gender, race, sexual orientation aside, anyone with the willpower or motives to join the military will and should have the ability to excel and do just as much as anyone else.
India Kasteler
ReplyDelete1. Kristen Griest and Shaye Haver
2. They are the first women to pass Army Ranger School
3. All positions will be opened to women unless he approves exceptions
4. Experience of Israel and other countries with women in combat, studies by Marine Corps, data collected during army experiments, and judgements by own persnal experiments in war.
5. Yes because Jammie Davidson believes it should be policy
6. I agree
1. Kristen Griest and Shaye Haver.
ReplyDelete2. They are women and usually it is all males.
3. Ash Carter has let women have some military jobs.
4. The mountaineering phase.
5. Yes, because homosexual males are still mainly made up like a male.
6. No. How awkward would it be to have a platoon of thirty males and then one female. It would be a distraction and I think the woman would probably get picked on.
India Kasteler
ReplyDelete1. Kristen Griest and Shaye Haver
2. They were the first women to pass Army Ranger School
3. All posiitions will be opened to women unless he approves exceptions
4. Experience of Israel and other countries with women in combat, studies by the Marine Corps, data collected during army experimemts, and judgements by own personal experiments in war
5. Yes because Jannie Davidson believes it should be policy
6. I agree
KaRon Coleman Jr.
ReplyDelete1. Capt. Kirsten Griest and Lt. Shaye Haver
2. Officials will see about possibly ending limits on women serving in combat
3. Under a January 2013 edict, all remaining all-male positions will be opened to women unless the defense secretary approves exceptions by January 2016.
4. 49 push ups, 59 sit ups, complete a five mile run in under 40 minutes, and do six chin ups
5. Their sayings seem to be meaning the same things in different ways. They go together. Basically, if you read their policy together, then don't have any questions. And if you figure out the reality, then then you'll understand it enough not to tell anyone about it. So no, there isn't a difference between the two.
6. I believe in all equality. I think that anyone can apply for any military position. Just because women are women, it doesn't mean they can't do what men can. Any race can do any military position too. Mae Jemison did what others thought she couldn't do. Kristen and Shaye did what everyone thought they couldn't do. They did the unexpected.
Payton Brown
ReplyDelete1. The women are named Kristen Griest and Shaye Haver.
2. They are the first women to pass the Ranger training course.
3. Carter is waiting until leaders give their opinions on whether women should have restrictions or not.
4. Candidates of Ranger school have to complete the Ranger Physical Fitness test, 5-12 mile runs, and navigation and survival tests.
5. I believe there is not a difference in these decisions. If a person is now allowed to be open with their sexuality and be allowed to serve, who's not to say they won't take restrictions off of women?
6. Everyone should have equal access to military positions as we are all human beings no matter what we look like or what we prefer. We should celebrate those who want to serve our country and protect our citizens instead of degrading them due to their gender, sexuality, or background.
Madeline King
ReplyDelete1.) 1st Lt. Shay Haver and Captain Kristen Griest
2.) They were the only two that finished the Ranger course out of 19
3.) He could make exceptions by 2016 but the 2013 edict states that all male positions will remain open to women
4.) It did not clarify anything dealing with the first four days
5.)I believe there is no difference between the two statements because the government new there have been women fighting and have not committed a policy for it.
6.) I disagree because if the person has a questionable background then you cannot trust them with our country in their hands. Also, if anyone with a history of crime is interested in fighting for our country, I would have to question their reasons. If someone has friends or family members that are connected to a country that we are at war with, this could be bad for our country and government.
Griffin Eldridge
ReplyDelete1. They are Kristen Griest and Shaye Haver.
2. They are the first women ever to pass the Ranger course.
3. He is opening up all remaining all-men positions in the military to women by January 2016 unless he approves exceptions by other services by October this year.
4. They have to complete "RAP" which is a 4 day test that consists of 49 push-ups in two minuets, 59 sit-ups in two minuets, 6 chin-ups, a 5 mile run in under 40 minuets, a combat water survival assessment, a land navigation course, a 12 mile march carrying all essential gear in under 3 hours, and finally they have to be able to climb and repel the steep mountain terrain of Camp Merrill.
5.I think that there is a difference in physical outlook because they are different subjects, but I believe the underlying motivation is the same. They want to end all discrimination between races, sexes, beliefs, etc.
6. Yes I do believe all people should be allowed to have equal access as long as everyone goes through the exact same training to qualify.
Joy Chou
ReplyDelete1. Kristen Griest and Shaye Haver
2. They’re the first women ever to pass the Ranger training course.
3. All remaining all-men positions will be opened to women unless the defense secretary approves exceptions by January 2016.
4. Ranger Assessment Phase and Squad Combat Operations
5. I believe that these are very similar decisions because both remove restrictions for certain people wanting to join the military.
6. I believe that people should have equal opportunities, but with exceptions. There should be background checks because obviously, you wouldn’t want someone with a shady past having access to an important military position.
Zoie Pritchett
ReplyDelete1. Capt. Kristen Griest and Shaye Haver
2. Because they were the first women ever to pass the rigorous Ranger training course.
3. All remaining all-male positions will be opened to women unless the defense secretary approves exceptions by January 2016.
4. Physical activities; 49 push ups and 2 minutes to do 59 sit ups and they also must run five miles in 40 minutes and to 6 chin ups.
5. Yes
6. Yes because we are all equal and just because you have different body parts than others does not mean that you shouldn’t be able to fight for your country or do manly things. You should be able to do whatever you’d like considering this is a free country.
Avery Thomas
ReplyDelete1. Kristen Greist and Shaye Harver
2. They are the first women to pass the ranger training course.
3. He is making all positions open to women in 2016, unless they can agree and recommend positions that be left closed.
4. They have to complete the Ranger Physical Fitness Test, the five mile individual run in forty minutes or less, the Water Survival Test, the Combination Day/Night Land Navigation Test, a three mile terrain run plus obstacle course, the Demolitions Training and Airborne Refresher Course, the Modern Army Combative Training, and a twelve mile forced, tactical muck march with full gear, within three hours.
5. I believe they are two almost totally different decision because there are a lot more decisions made by the people in command of the military that need to be discussed not just the issue of letting women into the frontlines.
6. I think that if you can make it through the intense American screening and training process you should be allowed to join the front lines of battles. The screening and training process is so thorough that if you can make it through it you obviously fit and trustworthy enough to fight in the frontlines. I think they are wasting potential heroes and putting more lives in danger than need be by keeping some of these obviously worthy and willing people from fighting.
Abbey Ray,
ReplyDelete1. Shaye Haver and Kristen Griest are the two recent graduates of “Victory Pond”.
2. It is a big deal for Haver and Griest to graduate because they are the only two out of nineteen to graduate so far.
3. The remaining all-male positions are open to women unless the defense secretary, Ash Carter, approves exceptions by January 2016.
4. The candidates have to go under physical assessment (RPA) which involves 49 push-ups, 59 sit-ups, 5-mile run in at least 40:00 minutes, and six chin-ups.
5. Yes, I do because a woman was created to be a woman for a reason and should have equal rights that a man has. A gay or lesbian person is trying to change who they are and they weren’t created to be that way. I agree that there is a difference because everyone should have equal rights because of the way that they were created, not the way that they changed themselves to be.
6. I disagree that all people should be allowed to have equal access to all military positions.
Dustin Spencer
ReplyDeleteCaptain Kristen Grief and 1st Lt. Shay Haver were the first two ever women to graduate from the "Victory Pond". The big deal about it is that they were the first women to do something that like that. The Defensive Secretary, Ash Carter, is asking for more time to think about the long impacting decision he is being forced to make about letting women in all military positions. The "Don't ask, don't tell" policy and this is on two totally different lines by all means. Women can be sexually assualted by the men in the barrack and homosexuals get nothing but harassment if they are known to be "out of the closet". You can not hide that you are a woman, but you can hide that you are a homosexual. Not all backgrounds should be able to join the U.S. Military. Muslims should not, just like the Japanese were not able to in the Pearl Harbor period, just because they cannot be trusted.
Tyler Frederick.
ReplyDelete1. Capt. Kristen Griest and 1st Lt. Shaye Haver
2. They are the only two women to ever do it.
3. All remaining all-male positions will be opened to women unless the defense secretary approves exceptions by January 2016.
4. Not discussed in the article.
5. Yes because the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy is saying you can’t openly tell people you’re gay and the decision to allow women equal access is saying that women are open to any military position.
6. I think people should be allowed equal access to all military positions as long as they meet the requirements for that position and they can get the job done.
1. The women who recently graduated from “Victory Pond” are Captain Kristen Griest and 1st Lieutenant Shaye Haver.
ReplyDelete2. It’s a big deal for them to graduate because they are the first women ever to pass and finish the Ranger training course.
3. Defense Secretary Ash Carter plans to keep the January 2013 edict that all of the all-male positions shall be open to women- unless he approves any changes suggested by the leaders of the military services- by January 2016 but he must receive the recommendations by October.
4. For the first four days of training, Ranger candidates have to complete Ranger Assessment and Squad Combat Operations.
5. No, I don’t believe there is a difference between these two decisions. I believe that they are both eliminating restrictions on soldiers who want to do what they want- the women, who wish to participate in combat- and be who they want to be- soldiers who openly identify as a different sexual orientation-and it is really important for the military services to “catch up to the reality” on both situations.
6. Yes, they should be allowed to have equal access to military positions, as long as the background of the soldier is not suspicious and doesn’t raise any red flags because we do not want them to hold a major military position if they are thought to be dangerous.
Brianna Ashcraft
ReplyDelete1.) The two women’s names were Capt. Kristen Griest and 1st Lt. Shaye Haver.
2.) It is such a big deal for them to graduate from ranger school because they are the first women to ever complete and graduate ranger school.
3.) Currently Defense Secretary Ash Carter is going about it as half and half because he is still reviewing all of the details that would help him make a better decision.
4.) (I could not find where it talks about what they endured the first four days of training.
5.) No I do not believe there is a difference between the two decisions.
6.) All people regardless of their gender or sexual orientation should be able to have equal access to all military positions, as long as the standards are met. I do not believe that everyone regardless of their background should be able to have equal access to all military positions because you could have a bad record or a bad history with drugs or anything like that. Also if you’re talking about their background as in what kind of place they come from it should not matter as long as they have passed all tests and they meet physical standards.
Naiya Rice
ReplyDelete1. Captain Kristen Griest and First Lt Shaye Haver are two women who recently graduated from "Victory Pond".
2. Captain Griest and 1st Lt Haver are the first women to ever complete the rigourous Ranger Training Course and graduate from Ranger Training.
3. Defense Secretary Ash Carter will make his decision based off the recommendations from other leaders from other military services.
4. Ranger School candidates must complete the Ranger Assessment Phase in the first four days of training.
5. Yes, I believe there is a difference between the decision to allow women in certain positions in the military and the " Don't Ask, Don't Tell " policy.
6. I agree that all people, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or background, should be allowed to have access to all military positions.
Tyra Dunn
ReplyDelete1: Captain Kristen Griest and 1st Lt.Shaye Haver.
2: So they can prove women can fight in the army just like men.
3: He wants to women to get an equal chance to command an army.
4: They have to compete a course.
5: No, because they are both are for the equality of women in predominantly male positions.
6: Yes, because if you are good, and you achieve the skills you are looking for, that is all that matters. I would rather be in an army with a well classified woman, rather than a second string male because the first choice was a woman.
Nia Hodges
ReplyDelete1) Capt. Kristen Griest and Lt. Shaye Haver
2) Most women don't reach this typeof title and the fact that they graduated and met the standards established means that they should be able to perform the job.
3) The positions were opened, but there could be exceptions if he accepts certain recommendations from the services.
4)RAP week also known as the Ranger Assessment Phase
5) There is a difference. This "don't ask, don't tell" policy will not help women get equal access if no one is bringing it up. The Declaration says that “we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” Women, just like men, are fighting for their country and all ranks should be available to them. Policy should definitely catch up to reality because how can someone fight for a country that promotes equality and then tell their soldiers that they cannot reach a certain rank because of their gender.
6) Yes, because this country is supposed to promote equality. Regardless of someone's gender , religion, or sexual orientation, if they can meet the standards required for the job then they should be given the chance to perform the task.
Abby Holmes
ReplyDelete1. Capt. Kristen Griest and Lt.Shaye Haver
2.they were the first women to ever pass the rigors ranger training at the school
3. He is not helping open the position but the women will be able to have equal right with men unless he approves exception by January 2016
4.They participate in "RAP week" which is a intense body training that includes running,marching, conditioning, under water swim test and land location test.
5.I believe that the policy and Janine Davidsons believe are similar because they both stand for equal right for different gender,sex,etc. in the army.
6. i do believe that all types of people should be able to serve the army! although i do not believe that women should be able to hold the same position as men. i believe that women should still serve but not have high position in the army because i believe God made men to have a higher position over women.
1. Haver & Griest
ReplyDelete2.So people know women can also work in all male jobs
3.Saying you should keep some positions off limits to women
4.Combat Training
5.Yes
6. Yed
Keyanna Stokes
ReplyDelete1. Kristen Griest and 1st Lt. Shaye Haver
2. to aspire women to join all-male combat units
3. he says that all remaining all-male positions will be opened to women unless the defense secretary approves exceptions by January 2016.
4. it does not say
5. I think there is a difference in these two decisions because when it means "policy catching up to reality" it means that whatever someone has a policy about something someone or something will come behind and change that policy or rule. So when someone says "don't ask,don't tell" it means that when someone ask a person something it mean you don't tell no one else what they told you.
6. I agree that women should have equal rights because the ERA (equal rights amendment) allows both men and women to equally be able to choose whatever they want to do regardless of gender,sexual orientation, or background.
Sarah Taylor
ReplyDelete1.The two women who just graduated from “Victory Pond” are Capt. Kristen Greist and 1st Lt. Shaye Haver.
2.They were the first two women to ever pass the demanding training course.
3.As of right now Carter is keeping all positions priorly exclusive to men, open to women. He expects to see recommendations and exceptions soon.
4. They have to go through a 12 mile march and a land navigation course.
5. I believe the decisions are long overdue and are in some very similar. They both promote and exemplify equal rights regardless of preference or gender. If someone completes the assigned courses for their field, they are obviously capable of whatever jobs they trained for. Liking the same sex does not make you any less capable nor does being female.
6.All people who qualify by the course standards should have an equal opportunity for any job. Neither your sex or sexual preference change your strength. Saying a woman who succeeded at the same training as a male, can't get a job because she's a female is ridiculous. Saying that just because someone has a different sexual preference as you means they aren't as capable is equally as insane. Everyone deserves equal rights.
Erica Ramsey
ReplyDelete1. The two women were Capt. Kristen Griest and 1st Lt. Shaye Haver.
2. They were the first women to ever actually pass the harsh course
3. At this point in time Cater is keeping all the positions that were previously exclusive to men, open to women also.
4. They have to complete a land navigation course and a 12 mile march.
5. The decision is long over due and are similar to each other. They both promote the same general point. They should not discriminate against homosexuals and women if they are capable of fufilling the same requirements.
6. Yes they should. If somebody can go and pass the same courses a straight white male can then what's the difference. I am not saying all girls should or could do it be girls should have equal opportunities if they want to and can.
Holly McDonough
ReplyDelete1.Griest and Haver
2.They are the only two women to graduate so far.
3.Determining whether it will be helpful or harmful.
4.Land navigation course and a 12 mile march.
5.Yes, however if a person is just as qualified there is not a good reason to keep them from it.
6.I agree that all military positions should be equal to all, however they still need to be fully qualified for that position.
Jessica Elwood
ReplyDelete1. captain Kristrn Greist and lt. Shaye Haver
2. first women to graduate from the school
3. he is looking at different information about women in combat and based on that information he will make his descision sometime in Oct.
4. 49 push-ups and two minutes to do 59 sit-ups, and they also must run five miles in 40 minutes and do six chin-ups
5. no because they're both including peopl that have been discriminated in the past.
6 yes
Kenna Eldridge
ReplyDelete1. Capt. Kristen Griest, 26, and 1st Lt. Shaye Haver, 25.
2. To become a ranger you have to overcome rigorous training, which is not often accomplished by females.
3. "Under a January 2013 edict, all remaining all-male positions will be opened to women unless the defense secretary approves exceptions by January 2016."
4. Push-ups: 49 (in 2 minutes, graded strictly for perfect form)
Sit-ups: 59 (in 2 minutes)
Chin-ups: 6 (performed from a dead hang with no lower body movement)
5 mile individual run in 40 minutes or less
Combat Water Survival Assessment, conducted at Victory Pond
Combination Night/Day land navigation test
A 3-mile terrain run, followed by the Malvesti Field Obstacle Course
A 12-mile forced, tactical ruck march with full gear from Camp Rogers to Camp Darby
5. No, someone needed to ask about the inequality of women for it to be told.
6. Yes and no, gender and sexual orientation should not matter. Background on the other hand should absolutely matter. You can not have a serial killer fighter with your own soldiers.
Natalie Neubert 5th period
ReplyDelete1. Haver and Griest
2. They were some of the only women to graduate.
3. He did not approve of letting women have these positions until talked to about it.
4. They had to do tough training and learning.
5. They both are talking about not giving up, just because you enter the real world keep trying.
6. Yes, I think if women and men are allowed to both vote they should have the same rights for everything else.
DESTINI ERWIN
ReplyDelete1. KRISTEN GRIEST & SHAYE HAVER
2.THEY ARE THE FIRST TWO TO GRADUATE
3.WAITING TILL JANUARY
4.IT DOESNT SAY
5.YES
6.YES!
Crystal Bolden continued...
ReplyDelete4.They are tested to see if they can endure great mental and psychological stresses and physical fatigue of combat.
1.Hazed & Griest
ReplyDelete2.so people know that women can also work all male jobs
3.saying women should be limited to some positions
4.combat training
5.yes i do equality should always be important
6.yes no matter what people look like or how they act or who they are they should all be treated equally when it come to working in the military force.