http://news.yahoo.com/pentagon-chief-order-us-military-open-combat-positions-170827820.html They must meet the standard. If they do then they will be able. "As long as they qualify and meet the standards, women will ... be allowed to drive tanks, fire mortars, and lead infantry soldiers into combat," Carter said. I think if they really want to do it and are capable then I support them. The Kurds have female fighters so America should too. What do you think?