FabSwingers.com forum: Is it fair that women can now join the SAS

By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man
over a year ago

salisbury

When men can't be dinner ladies?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Of course. Some women are absolute machines.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you can pass the standard requirements then you’re a machine and you shouldn’t be refused. Whether you’re a man or a woman, getting into the special forces would be no mean feat. If you can do it, good on ya.

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By *rsSBWoman
over a year ago

toy town

"When men can't be dinner ladies?"

Maybe they can be dinner gents?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

They have let them do other special forces rolls in the past haven’t they? S.O.E. And 14 inteligence spring to mind.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"When men can't be dinner ladies?

Maybe they can be dinner gents?

We had a dinner lady called Trevor in school. What a legend.

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man
over a year ago

salisbury

"When men can't be dinner ladies?

Maybe they can be dinner gents?

And why are they never "lunch ladies"?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"When men can't be dinner ladies?

Maybe they can be dinner gents?

We had a dinner lady called Trevor in school. What a legend."

Hahaha. I laughed too much at this

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"When men can't be dinner ladies?

Maybe they can be dinner gents?

And why are they never "lunch ladies"?"

Are they not now called lunch technicians x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've worked in a school that had dinner men. Men tend to not apply for those kinds of jobs because they are the main wage earner and don't need to fit their work around school hours.

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By *r.BlondeMan
over a year ago

Chester/Wirral

Doubt many will pass selection though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If they can pass the same selection, fine. The other issues (real though they are) can be worked around.

Trouble is we all know it won't be the same selection...

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man
over a year ago

salisbury

"Doubt many will pass selection though."

Because kids would rather have dinner ladies? Less predatory?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't think it's a good idea. They'll no doubt make the selection tests easier such as lighter weights or more time which in my opinion defeats the whole purpose. If they're going to join then it should be on the basis that they do exactly the same selection tests as men and if they can do it then fair play they deserve it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Doubt many will pass selection though."

You’ll be surprised...

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over a year ago

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man
over a year ago

salisbury

"If they can pass the same selection, fine. The other issues (real though they are) can be worked around.

Trouble is we all know it won't be the same selection..."

I guess that'd make them reach higher shelves.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Doubt many will pass selection though."

This. Put them through their paces and let the outcome decide x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"When men can't be dinner ladies? "

I know a chap who's a "lunchtime helper" (the PC version of dinner lady)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If they can pass the test . Then why shouldn't they be allowed

It will be the same test for either male or female

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Doubt many will pass selection though.

Because kids would rather have dinner ladies? Less predatory?"

Fuck sake hahaha x

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By *uttyjonnMan
over a year ago

cheshire

"Doubt many will pass selection though."

Really? Although very physical a lot of it is psychological and you never know woman could be better

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By *r.BlondeMan
over a year ago

Chester/Wirral

"If they can pass the same selection, fine. The other issues (real though they are) can be worked around.

Trouble is we all know it won't be the same selection..."
Surely it has to be though or could be a liability to their team.

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man
over a year ago

salisbury

"When men can't be dinner ladies?

I know a chap who's a "lunchtime helper" (the PC version of dinner lady)

Has he no shame?!

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By *lenderfoxMan
over a year ago

Leeds

"When men can't be dinner ladies?

Maybe they can be dinner gents?

And why are they never "lunch ladies"?"

Because lunch doesn't exist

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Does anyone really think it's likely that the test requirements will stay the same if not enough women are passing the selection process?

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man
over a year ago

salisbury

"Doubt many will pass selection though.

Because kids would rather have dinner ladies? Less predatory?

Fuck sake hahaha x"

Well! I dunno why people are going on about women joining the frontline special forces, this is a thread about sexual discrimination in the dining hall.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If they can pass the same selection, fine. The other issues (real though they are) can be worked around.

Trouble is we all know it won't be the same selection..."

Erm.... I think you will find it’s not the same selection as it was in the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s or 90’s... or 10’s

Because it’s constantly changing and evolving.

An I’m sure the selection and training team will keep it seriously difficult, and carry on turning out soldiers to the same high standard.

Because that’s what they do.

And they do it really really really well.

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

"When men can't be dinner ladies?

Maybe they can be dinner gents?

And why are they never "lunch ladies"?

Because lunch doesn't exist

Are you one of those breakfast, dinner, tea people?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm a bit sexist when it comes to this... A female sniper yes? But hand to hand combat on the ground... No...

No doubt I'll get hammered now...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Does anyone really think it's likely that the test requirements will stay the same if not enough women are passing the selection process?"

Yeah. Because they haven’t let standards drop on anything in the past.

They have beefed up numbers for some operations and wars with other ‘good’ units though, and got them up to standard for those taskings like they did with the guards independent parachute company in Borneo.

Like they used COP platoons as support in ulster from time to time.

Like they used paras in Sierra Leone.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Does anyone really think it's likely that the test requirements will stay the same if not enough women are passing the selection process?

Yeah. Because they haven’t let standards drop on anything in the past.

Like they used COP platoons as support in ulster from time to time.

Like they used paras in Sierra Leone. "

Have they ever had women recruits before?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Doubt many will pass selection though.

Because kids would rather have dinner ladies? Less predatory?

Fuck sake hahaha x

Well! I dunno why people are going on about women joining the frontline special forces, this is a thread about sexual discrimination in the dining hall. "

Obviously the S.A.S is a lot more interesting x

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man
over a year ago

salisbury

Breakfast, elevenses, lunchtime, afternoon tea, dinner, supper. Midnight snack.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm a bit sexist when it comes to this... A female sniper yes? But hand to hand combat on the ground... No...

No doubt I'll get hammered now... "

Hand to hand combat is a bit of a myth when everyone’s tooled up. It’s more likely amongst the common troggery of the infantry, marines and Paras and those lovely lads from the brigade of guards. You know when they stick bayonetes in folks.

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By *xelf787Man
over a year ago

Chorlton, Manchester

The question is has any women actually passed selection?

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man
over a year ago

salisbury

"Doubt many will pass selection though.

Because kids would rather have dinner ladies? Less predatory?

Fuck sake hahaha x

Well! I dunno why people are going on about women joining the frontline special forces, this is a thread about sexual discrimination in the dining hall.

Obviously the S.A.S is a lot more interesting x"

It lets the guys wave their willys about 'cos knowing all about selection commands respect!

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By *ynecplCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

So long as they can pass the course and they don't lower the standards then why not.

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

If the Selection process stays the same then I see no issue with this.

The standards are there for a reason.

A lady said she had done them before however this was apparently disproved.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If they can pass the same selection, fine. The other issues (real though they are) can be worked around.

Trouble is we all know it won't be the same selection...

Erm.... I think you will find it’s not the same selection as it was in the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s or 90’s... or 10’s

Because it’s constantly changing and evolving.

An I’m sure the selection and training team will keep it seriously difficult, and carry on turning out soldiers to the same high standard.

Because that’s what they do.

And they do it really really really well.

I'm sure the test evolves. That's not really the point being made is it?

The point being made is that if they are to join then the test should be the same as the men joining at the same time.

Otherwise it's just discrimination, plain and simple

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Does anyone really think it's likely that the test requirements will stay the same if not enough women are passing the selection process?

Yeah. Because they haven’t let standards drop on anything in the past.

Like they used COP platoons as support in ulster from time to time.

Like they used paras in Sierra Leone.

Have they ever had women recruits before?"

Not to my knowledge there has always been a blanket ban on women in teeth arms. Except the TA did allow women in badged as infantry at one point but that stopped coz the couldn’t FTRS or S type them into regular battalions except in HQ and admin jobs.

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man
over a year ago

salisbury

"The question is has any women actually passed selection?"

That's not the question, the question is why is it soo hard for men to get into serving children their school dinners.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"When men can't be dinner ladies?"

Yes it is, not least because your reasoning why it might not be is inaccurate.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If they can pass the same selection, fine. The other issues (real though they are) can be worked around.

Trouble is we all know it won't be the same selection...

Erm.... I think you will find it’s not the same selection as it was in the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s or 90’s... or 10’s

Because it’s constantly changing and evolving.

An I’m sure the selection and training team will keep it seriously difficult, and carry on turning out soldiers to the same high standard.

Because that’s what they do.

And they do it really really really well.

I'm sure the test evolves. That's not really the point being made is it?

The point being made is that if they are to join then the test should be the same as the men joining at the same time.

Otherwise it's just discrimination, plain and simple"

Are the armies basic fitness requirements different for women? Yup

Is the pass criteria for P coy, all arms commando or special forces aptitude flexible? Nah

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man
over a year ago

salisbury

"Doubt many will pass selection though.

Because kids would rather have dinner ladies? Less predatory?

Fuck sake hahaha x

Well! I dunno why people are going on about women joining the frontline special forces, this is a thread about sexual discrimination in the dining hall.

Obviously the S.A.S is a lot more interesting x"

You're going to see alot of "A"'s being used...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This is going to be quite unpopular but cannot see any woman making it into the SAS.

They are not physically equipped to compete on level playing field as men, so would not be able to justify a place within an elite squad.

Just my opinion

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man
over a year ago

salisbury

"When men can't be dinner ladies?

Yes it is, not least because your reasoning why it might not be is inaccurate."

So you're not saying men arn't physically capable of succeeding in the role?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"When men can't be dinner ladies?

Yes it is, not least because your reasoning why it might not be is inaccurate.

So you're not saying men arn't physically capable of succeeding in the role?"

Correct.

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By *layfulfoxMan
over a year ago

nowhere

"I don't think it's a good idea. They'll no doubt make the selection tests easier such as lighter weights or more time which in my opinion defeats the whole purpose. If they're going to join then it should be on the basis that they do exactly the same selection tests as men and if they can do it then fair play they deserve it. "

How would this work? Like in the heat of actually having to battle or long surveillance they would have to move equally quickly carrying the same equipment.

I'm all for it but the selection criteria has to be equal too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"This is going to be quite unpopular but cannot see any woman making it into the SAS.

They are not physically equipped to compete on level playing field as men, so would not be able to justify a place within an elite squad.

Just my opinion"

True

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man
over a year ago

salisbury

"When men can't be dinner ladies?

Yes it is, not least because your reasoning why it might not be is inaccurate.

So you're not saying men arn't physically capable of succeeding in the role?

Correct."

Even though it could lead to chronic lower back injuries?!

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By *ensualbicockMan
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"This is going to be quite unpopular but cannot see any woman making it into the SAS.

They are not physically equipped to compete on level playing field as men, so would not be able to justify a place within an elite squad.

Just my opinion

True "

They ain’t athletes, there is a difference between sports and soldiering.

Athletiscism is required, medical fitness, good health but it’s 90% physical and 10% psychological.

Don’t forget we’ve had women in the SRS or whatever it’s called and in 14int.

Women have taken part in anti terrorist operations alongside covert male operators in NI over a long long time. And they all did the same course.

Women have been in military police on the ground same as guys, there are other units as well.

Women do MMA BJJ karate kickboxing, marathons, attic exploring and all other kinds of bollox.

They won’t be reducing weights of Bergans or times on tabs and certainly won’t suddenly all get hippy dippy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"When men can't be dinner ladies?

I know a chap who's a "lunchtime helper" (the PC version of dinner lady)

Has he no shame?!

Haha, dunno, but he's a single dad and his little lad goes to the school he works in

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By *xelf787Man
over a year ago

Chorlton, Manchester

"The question is has any women actually passed selection?

That's not the question, the question is why is it soo hard for men to get into serving children their school dinners. "

I think there actually might be schools that employ men as serving assistants

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By *hubnwife_36dd_ukCouple
over a year ago

chester

And there was me thinking the ladies were here to civilise us militaristic apes. Now they want to join in the killing and maiming.

Or has someone told them it's all push button stuff now? Not when you're tasked with house clearing it isn't, esp if the enemy is willing to die before giving ground.

Couldn't be anything to do with finding enough recruits could it? Nah, they wouldn't ask the ladies to make up a shortfall would they?

And if they get bits and pieces blown off, heavy scarring etc well come on, in this day and age we can do wonders with prosthetics and facial reconstruction.

As for PTSD and ending up sleeping on the streets, hey once again it's all equality now.

Love the idea that war has gotten easier now everyone is tooled up. Unfortunately nobody tells the enemy that only high tech combat is allowed.

As my old instructor corporal used to put it every time we got too interested in new toys: "While you're messing with that thing some hard-nosed bastard from the other side is going to sneak up and bash your brains in with a rock".

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By *hoenixAdAstraWoman
over a year ago

Hiding in the shadows

Should women be allowed in?

Hell Yeah, if they are upto the role.

In my basic training I left most of the blokes standing.

I smashed the arse out of every challenge set me.

Became bit of a joke I had bigger balls than the 10 men stood next to me.

I'd have loved to have joined the Reg, sadly my lack of actual balls prevented that.

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man
over a year ago

salisbury

"When men can't be dinner ladies?

I know a chap who's a "lunchtime helper" (the PC version of dinner lady)

Has he no shame?!

Haha, dunno, but he's a single dad and his little lad goes to the school he works in

Ah that's cute! I went to my son's school in a helicopter once, he was kinda impressed.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Clem Fandango.

'Yes'

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"This is going to be quite unpopular but cannot see any woman making it into the SAS.

They are not physically equipped to compete on level playing field as men, so would not be able to justify a place within an elite squad.

Just my opinion

True "

Yeas ago I was giving a TA girl serious shit for not moving fast enough, in the end, we were all wearing belt kit in Indiana summer heat with little jet pack side pouches or daysacks and M16 (I think A2) one guy had a M60 (exchange get the fun guns to play with)

In the end I lost my temper (I’m good at that) ripped her day sack off and nearly dislocated my shoulder with the amount of link 7.62 some slack cunts had dropped off on the poor short (she was short) bitch.

I spent the next couple of miles trying to look ok with the weight.

After I made her tank one of my water bottles and checked she wasn’t going to die on me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"When men can't be dinner ladies?

Yes it is, not least because your reasoning why it might not be is inaccurate.

So you're not saying men arn't physically capable of succeeding in the role?

Correct.

Even though it could lead to chronic lower back injuries?!"

What’s that got to do with whether a gender can do the job or not?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"And there was me thinking the ladies were here to civilise us militaristic apes. Now they want to join in the killing and maiming.

Or has someone told them it's all push button stuff now? Not when you're tasked with house clearing it isn't, esp if the enemy is willing to die before giving ground.

Couldn't be anything to do with finding enough recruits could it? Nah, they wouldn't ask the ladies to make up a shortfall would they?

And if they get bits and pieces blown off, heavy scarring etc well come on, in this day and age we can do wonders with prosthetics and facial reconstruction.

As for PTSD and ending up sleeping on the streets, hey once again it's all equality now.

Love the idea that war has gotten easier now everyone is tooled up. Unfortunately nobody tells the enemy that only high tech combat is allowed.

Sorry I meant tooled up as in not actual hand to hand fisticuffs and ninja moves.

A machete or bayonete or handgun kinda levels the physical differences out.

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By *tella HeelsTV/TS
over a year ago

west here ford shire

You believe at this point in time a woman will get into the SAS via the rigorous physical endurance one has to obtain and overcome?

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By *un4meanduMan
over a year ago

STOTFOLD

I think its a good idea

As long as the same standards are met / kept.

There would be several operational roles and missions that women would blend in on and carry out better than men example being if there is a group of women a woman would blend in nothing sexist just factual ,

I have served and worked with service women that put some of the service men to shame with fitness stamina determination eye for detail and other attributes that make an outstanding soldier

So about time it happened

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man
over a year ago

salisbury

"When men can't be dinner ladies?

Yes it is, not least because your reasoning why it might not be is inaccurate.

So you're not saying men arn't physically capable of succeeding in the role?

Correct.

Even though it could lead to chronic lower back injuries?!

What’s that got to do with whether a gender can do the job or not?"

The entire set up is based so heavily around the female form that for a male to enter that environment, it would actually cause him physical harm. It's a sexist industry. In a couple of years time i bet there'll be more women running up and down mountains playing soldiers than there will be men in school dining halls. I'm just not seeing men being encouraged into the industry.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"You believe at this point in time a woman will get into the SAS via the rigorous physical endurance one has to obtain and overcome?"

Yes I beleive they will bounce through the acquaint, continuation, combat survival then still get failed.

Unless when the selection and training team sit down with the final candidates files and the woman has fitted that last little thing they have to make their mind up on.

Because some guys pass everything else and still fail on this and it must be an absolute cunt of a discussion and a really hard decision.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"When men can't be dinner ladies?

Yes it is, not least because your reasoning why it might not be is inaccurate.

So you're not saying men arn't physically capable of succeeding in the role?

Correct.

Even though it could lead to chronic lower back injuries?!

What’s that got to do with whether a gender can do the job or not?

The joke doesn’t quite play out though, given its bollocks.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

it’s*

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By *hubaysiWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

"Doubt many will pass selection though."

Why?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If they can pass the same test as the men, sure.

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man
over a year ago

salisbury

"When men can't be dinner ladies?

Yes it is, not least because your reasoning why it might not be is inaccurate.

So you're not saying men arn't physically capable of succeeding in the role?

Correct.

Even though it could lead to chronic lower back injuries?!

What’s that got to do with whether a gender can do the job or not?

The joke doesn’t quite play out though, given its bollocks. "

Jeez, who shat in your sandwich?

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By *cousesubsallyWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere out there

"The question is has any women actually passed selection?

That's not the question, the question is why is it soo hard for men to get into serving children their school dinners. "

There was a male dinner lady in my children’s school. The kids loved him - he used to sing “I’m a dinner lady, I’m a dinner lady”, to Beyonce’s All the Single Ladies

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"it’s*"

Nice name. Do you like credence Clearwater revival?

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man
over a year ago

salisbury

"it’s*

Nice name. Do you like credence Clearwater revival? "

Who doesn't?!

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By *r.BlondeMan
over a year ago

Chester/Wirral

"Doubt many will pass selection though.

Why? "
Because Men and women are not physically equal in general. If you give the women some testosterone they might have more of a chance.

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man
over a year ago

salisbury

"The question is has any women actually passed selection?

That's not the question, the question is why is it soo hard for men to get into serving children their school dinners.

There was a male dinner lady in my children’s school. The kids loved him - he used to sing “I’m a dinner lady, I’m a dinner lady”, to Beyonce’s All the Single Ladies

That's ace!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"When men can't be dinner ladies?

Yes it is, not least because your reasoning why it might not be is inaccurate.

So you're not saying men arn't physically capable of succeeding in the role?

Correct.

Even though it could lead to chronic lower back injuries?!

What’s that got to do with whether a gender can do the job or not?

The joke doesn’t quite play out though, given its bollocks.

Jeez, who shat in your sandwich?"

I expect you to do better.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Doubt many will pass selection though.

Why? "

Not many men do either

Ain’t it a 1 in 200 pass rate from pre-selection to maybe getting a badge?

Green berets in the US are famously 1 in 500

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"When men can't be dinner ladies?

Yes it is, not least because your reasoning why it might not be is inaccurate.

So you're not saying men arn't physically capable of succeeding in the role?

Correct.

Even though it could lead to chronic lower back injuries?!

What’s that got to do with whether a gender can do the job or not?

The joke doesn’t quite play out though, given its bollocks.

Jeez, who shat in your sandwich?

I expect you to do better.

If you shit in a sandwich would be eat it?

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man
over a year ago

salisbury

"When men can't be dinner ladies?

Yes it is, not least because your reasoning why it might not be is inaccurate.

So you're not saying men arn't physically capable of succeeding in the role?

Correct.

Even though it could lead to chronic lower back injuries?!

What’s that got to do with whether a gender can do the job or not?

The joke doesn’t quite play out though, given its bollocks.

Jeez, who shat in your sandwich?

I expect you to do better.

If you shit in a sandwich would be eat it?

Part of selection i reckon.

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man
over a year ago

salisbury

"When men can't be dinner ladies?

Yes it is, not least because your reasoning why it might not be is inaccurate.

So you're not saying men arn't physically capable of succeeding in the role?

Correct.

Even though it could lead to chronic lower back injuries?!

What’s that got to do with whether a gender can do the job or not?

The joke doesn’t quite play out though, given its bollocks.

Jeez, who shat in your sandwich?

I expect you to do better.

You've told me it's bollox with no evidence.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It’s the thin end of the wedge I tell ya... look at the Royal Navy, since they let women onto ships pregnancies have gone up 100%

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"When men can't be dinner ladies?

Yes it is, not least because your reasoning why it might not be is inaccurate.

So you're not saying men arn't physically capable of succeeding in the role?

Correct.

Even though it could lead to chronic lower back injuries?!

What’s that got to do with whether a gender can do the job or not?

The joke doesn’t quite play out though, given its bollocks.

Jeez, who shat in your sandwich?

I expect you to do better.

If you shit in a sandwich would be eat it?

Part of selection i reckon. "

Don’t be a savage, dinner ladies never touch the shit they prepare... they know what they did to make it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It’s the thin end of the wedge I tell ya... look at the Royal Navy, since they let women onto ships pregnancies have gone up 100%

All the sea men milling around?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It’s the thin end of the wedge I tell ya... look at the Royal Navy, since they let women onto ships pregnancies have gone up 100%

All the sea men milling around?"

Lol

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By *ensualbicockMan
over a year ago

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The problem people have with women on the front line is the potential of a pregnant woman killing another pregnant woman ..which is quite abhorrent in any walk of life ...but then again so is war

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The problem people have with women on the front line is the potential of a pregnant woman killing another pregnant woman ..which is quite abhorrent in any walk of life ...but then again so is war "

Would a pregnant women not be out on maternity leave? Or if not get on maternity leave, pretty sure the risk assessment once preggers would rule out a day on the frontline killing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yet* not get

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By *ensualbicockMan
over a year ago

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"The problem people have with women on the front line is the potential of a pregnant woman killing another pregnant woman ..which is quite abhorrent in any walk of life ...but then again so is war

Would a pregnant women not be out on maternity leave? Or if not get on maternity leave, pretty sure the risk assessment once preggers would rule out a day on the frontline killing.

Yes , she would but she may not know she's pregnant until a few weeks in ....don't shoot the messenger

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man
over a year ago

salisbury

"The problem people have with women on the front line is the potential of a pregnant woman killing another pregnant woman ..which is quite abhorrent in any walk of life ...but then again so is war "

True, although nothing says "we captured your female soldiers" better than a blasting cap in the vagina. Apart from returning them home pregnant of course.

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By *VineMan
over a year ago

The right place

"It’s the thin end of the wedge I tell ya... look at the Royal Navy, since they let women onto ships pregnancies have gone up 100%

Who was getting pregnant before then?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When i was in tbe army women were not allowed on the front line. I alwsys disagreed with this. There are some seriously strong women out there. Stronger then alot of men i knew. If they can pass the test then I think its about time. But its one of the hardest trsts in the world. Good luck to anyone who gets in xxx to

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The problem people have with women on the front line is the potential of a pregnant woman killing another pregnant woman ..which is quite abhorrent in any walk of life ...but then again so is war

Would a pregnant women not be out on maternity leave? Or if not get on maternity leave, pretty sure the risk assessment once preggers would rule out a day on the frontline killing.

Yes , she would but she may not know she's pregnant until a few weeks in ....don't shoot the messenger

So it would take an autopsy to discover the abhorrence. Is that standard on the frontline?

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man
over a year ago

salisbury

"It’s the thin end of the wedge I tell ya... look at the Royal Navy, since they let women onto ships pregnancies have gone up 100%

Who was getting pregnant before then?

When i was on Lusty for a short time, it was Sticky Vicky, and cock thirsty Kirsty.

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

Vasquez was a badass in Aliens.

If it's the same selection then fine, including physical components, but if they're passing women through just to bump numbers and be PC then no.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

And they still can't change a flat tyre

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Vasquez was a badass in Aliens.

If it's the same selection then fine, including physical components, but if they're passing women through just to bump numbers and be PC then no. "

Love Vasquez

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"And they still can't change a flat tyre"

I’m good with a spare tyre though.

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By *ensualbicockMan
over a year ago

liverpool wavertree picton clock

"The problem people have with women on the front line is the potential of a pregnant woman killing another pregnant woman ..which is quite abhorrent in any walk of life ...but then again so is war

Would a pregnant women not be out on maternity leave? Or if not get on maternity leave, pretty sure the risk assessment once preggers would rule out a day on the frontline killing.

Yes , she would but she may not know she's pregnant until a few weeks in ....don't shoot the messenger

So it would take an autopsy to discover t

he abhorrence. Is that standard on the frontline?"

Never been on a front line , so I don't know ...I just read and that's what most opponents arguments where

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"And they still can't change a flat tyre

I’m good with a spare tyre though. "

Another name change!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Anyone whether it be man or woman who can empty the slop bucket after school dinners is worthy of a place in the sas in my book.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"And they still can't change a flat tyre

I’m good with a spare tyre though.

Another name change!!"

Just a joke for a week

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

"Vasquez was a badass in Aliens.

If it's the same selection then fine, including physical components, but if they're passing women through just to bump numbers and be PC then no.

Love Vasquez

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well! I dunno why people are going on about women joining the frontline special forces, this is a thread about sexual discrimination in the dining hall. "

Because frontline special forces is easier than staffing the dining hall...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"And they still can't change a flat tyre"

I can, but I don't think I could kill someone.

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By *hoenixAdAstraWoman
over a year ago

Hiding in the shadows

"And they still can't change a flat tyre"

Wanna bet?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well! I dunno why people are going on about women joining the frontline special forces, this is a thread about sexual discrimination in the dining hall.

Because frontline special forces is easier than staffing the dining hall... "

Seriously, it's hell in those dining rooms. The girls ones are worse than the boys.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"And they still can't change a flat tyre

I can, but I don't think I could kill someone. "

What! Not even the little brat who throws their meat on the floor but still expects a pudding! How can you have a pudding if you don't eat your meat?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"When i was in tbe army women were not allowed on the front line. I alwsys disagreed with this. There are some seriously strong women out there. Stronger then alot of men i knew. If they can pass the test then I think its about time. But its one of the hardest trsts in the world. Good luck to anyone who gets in xxx to "

Yep a family friends son tried out for it when serving, he did daily runs of 44 miles round trip carrying a backpack of house bricks. He didn’t make the selection cut as he was deemed ‘not fit enough’

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By *hatYorkLadMan
over a year ago

York

"If they can pass the same selection, fine. The other issues (real though they are) can be worked around.

Trouble is we all know it won't be the same selection..."

Exactly, I serve with some fantastic women soldiers but they are the exception, many who try just can't handle it physically or mentally. If they lower the robust standard to recruit more women just to tick equality boxes then it puts our military capability at risk. A battlefield is no place to be second best.

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man
over a year ago

salisbury

"Well! I dunno why people are going on about women joining the frontline special forces, this is a thread about sexual discrimination in the dining hall.

Because frontline special forces is easier than staffing the dining hall... "

True. True.

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man
over a year ago

salisbury

I guess some women may well get selected into the SAS,but i can't see them being selected for the SBS. Those guys are a breed apart.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

But what if they break a nail in combat?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If they can pass the same selection, fine. The other issues (real though they are) can be worked around.

Trouble is we all know it won't be the same selection...

I served with a few people who tried to get into SF, some who you would of thought would get in failed. Of the guys who got in (not many) a couple were complete suprise. There’s loads of factors it’s not just fitness. I failed twice once regular and once TA.

Being a bit driven is probably the best quality.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"But what if they break a nail in combat?"

The superglue it back on and suck it up!

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By *xelf787Man
over a year ago

Chorlton, Manchester

"I guess some women may well get selected into the SAS,but i can't see them being selected for the SBS. Those guys are a breed apart. "

If they can get into SAS there will be no reason they can't get i to SBS

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I guess some women may well get selected into the SAS,but i can't see them being selected for the SBS. Those guys are a breed apart. "

Erm they do the same selection now dude and the SAS an SBS are linked.

Keep up with the times it’s not the 80’s, Maggie ain’t about to see if napalm sticks to spicks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"And they still can't change a flat tyre

I can, but I don't think I could kill someone.

What! Not even the little brat who throws their meat on the floor but still expects a pudding! How can you have a pudding if you don't eat your meat?

I wouldn't work in primary, there's no negotiating with those fuckers.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I guess some women may well get selected into the SAS,but i can't see them being selected for the SBS. Those guys are a breed apart.

If they can get into SAS there will be no reason they can't get i to SBS"

Seasickness?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"But what if they break a nail in combat?

The superglue it back on and suck it up!"

Did you know superglue was invented for war? Vietnam to be precise, invented for gluing wounds together

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By *xelf787Man
over a year ago

Chorlton, Manchester

"I guess some women may well get selected into the SAS,but i can't see them being selected for the SBS. Those guys are a breed apart.

If they can get into SAS there will be no reason they can't get i to SBS

Seasickness?"

Lol that would be an issue those raider boats are very bumpy!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"But what if they break a nail in combat?

The superglue it back on and suck it up!

Did you know superglue was invented for war? Vietnam to be precise, invented for gluing wounds together"

I did read that yes, I didn't know it was the Vietnam war though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I guess some women may well get selected into the SAS,but i can't see them being selected for the SBS. Those guys are a breed apart.

If they can get into SAS there will be no reason they can't get i to SBS"

SBS are admittedly a twofer join the marines then ...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I guess some women may well get selected into the SAS,but i can't see them being selected for the SBS. Those guys are a breed apart.

If they can get into SAS there will be no reason they can't get i to SBS

Seasickness?

Lol that would be an issue those raider boats are very bumpy!"

It's why I could never apply

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No its not fair they will cause to much unwanted attention the will get the wrong idea if the bullet the will think were the battery go and were is the on switch probably put the vibrating bullet in the gun and the realm one in their pussy if there blond lol

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By *xelf787Man
over a year ago

Chorlton, Manchester

"But what if they break a nail in combat?

The superglue it back on and suck it up!

Did you know superglue was invented for war? Vietnam to be precise, invented for gluing wounds together"

I think you have watched dog soldiers too many times lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I guess some women may well get selected into the SAS,but i can't see them being selected for the SBS. Those guys are a breed apart.

If they can get into SAS there will be no reason they can't get i to SBS

Seasickness?

Lol that would be an issue those raider boats are very bumpy!"

Some marines go SAS coz they want too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"But what if they break a nail in combat?

The superglue it back on and suck it up!

Did you know superglue was invented for war? Vietnam to be precise, invented for gluing wounds together

I think you have watched dog soldiers too many times lol"

It’s true ish it was for use instead of stitching, they glue a lot of cuts now. It was a 60’s thing but probably not specifically for nam

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By *hubaysiWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

"Doubt many will pass selection though.

Why? Because Men and women are not physically equal in general. If you give the women some testosterone they might have more of a chance."

Absolute garbage

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"But what if they break a nail in combat?

The superglue it back on and suck it up!

Did you know superglue was invented for war? Vietnam to be precise, invented for gluing wounds together

I think you have watched dog soldiers too many times lol"

Developed by Eastman Kodak,and invented by Harry coovman,First used in the Vietnam War to temporarily patch the internal organs of injured soldiers until conventional surgery could be performed, tissue adhesives are now used worldwide for a variety of sutureless surgical applications

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Doubt many will pass selection though.

Why? Because Men and women are not physically equal in general. If you give the women some testosterone they might have more of a chance.

Absolute garbage

Don’t women have higher testosterone anyways??? Or am I miss remembering due to scotch

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man
over a year ago

salisbury

"But what if they break a nail in combat?

The superglue it back on and suck it up!

Did you know superglue was invented for war? Vietnam to be precise, invented for gluing wounds together

I think you have watched dog soldiers too many times lol

D.S. actually invented soldiers, so if he says your wrong, wrong you are. Soz.

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By *r and mrs sanddancerCouple
over a year ago

BOLDON COLLIERY

Can you Imagine anything more terrifying than a squad of women with rifles and PMT coming your way?

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By *r.BlondeMan
over a year ago

Chester/Wirral

"Doubt many will pass selection though.

Why? Because Men and women are not physically equal in general. If you give the women some testosterone they might have more of a chance.

Absolute garbage

Don’t women have higher testosterone anyways??? Or am I miss remembering due to scotch "
You are missing something men have about 8 times more

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"No its not fair they will cause to much unwanted attention the will get the wrong idea if the bullet the will think were the battery go and were is the on switch probably put the vibrating bullet in the gun and the realm one in their pussy if there blond lol "

Ah, yes

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By *evil_u_knowMan
over a year ago

city

Sure, the SAS are just a bunch of bitches anyway.

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By *r.BlondeMan
over a year ago

Chester/Wirral

"Doubt many will pass selection though.

Why? Because Men and women are not physically equal in general. If you give the women some testosterone they might have more of a chance.

Absolute garbage

"
Oh really why do we separate sports etc then

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man
over a year ago

salisbury

"Doubt many will pass selection though.

Why? Because Men and women are not physically equal in general. If you give the women some testosterone they might have more of a chance.

Absolute garbage

Oh really why do we separate sports etc then"

Because men can run faster! Duh! ..oh...

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By *r.BlondeMan
over a year ago

Chester/Wirral

"Doubt many will pass selection though.

Why? Because Men and women are not physically equal in general. If you give the women some testosterone they might have more of a chance.

Absolute garbage

Oh really why do we separate sports etc then

Because men can run faster! Duh! ..oh...

"
It is biological and comes down to upper body strength.

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By *xelf787Man
over a year ago

Chorlton, Manchester

"But what if they break a nail in combat?

The superglue it back on and suck it up!

Did you know superglue was invented for war? Vietnam to be precise, invented for gluing wounds together

I think you have watched dog soldiers too many times lol

you are getting superglue mixed up with skin adhesive, superglue is made from toxic products. Wounds should never be sealed completely on the battlefield anyway, it causes infection.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"But what if they break a nail in combat?

The superglue it back on and suck it up!

Did you know superglue was invented for war? Vietnam to be precise, invented for gluing wounds together

I think you have watched dog soldiers too many times lol

you are getting superglue mixed up with skin adhesive, superglue is made from toxic products. Wounds should never be sealed completely on the battlefield anyway, it causes infection. "

Maybe it was adapted from the wound adhesive?

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

"Doubt many will pass selection though.

Because kids would rather have dinner ladies? Less predatory?"

What, after the chips or chocolate sponge? We had a lot of female food predators and a skinny guy who munched nothing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"They have let them do other special forces rolls in the past haven’t they? S.O.E. And 14 inteligence spring to mind.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As someone that failed selection. Fair shout to a woman that can. However my doubts are around torture, as sexual abuse is a valid tool to use.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"As someone that failed selection. Fair shout to a woman that can. However my doubts are around torture, as sexual abuse is a valid tool to use. "

I would shoot myself rather than be taken prisoner.

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By *xelf787Man
over a year ago

Chorlton, Manchester

"But what if they break a nail in combat?

The superglue it back on and suck it up!

Did you know superglue was invented for war? Vietnam to be precise, invented for gluing wounds together

I think you have watched dog soldiers too many times lol

you are getting superglue mixed up with skin adhesive, superglue is made from toxic products. Wounds should never be sealed completely on the battlefield anyway, it causes infection.

Maybe it was adapted from the wound adhesive?"

Yes it was the point was it was never designed for use on the battlefield it is used at Dressing Station/Field Hospital level

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If they can pass the same selection, fine. The other issues (real though they are) can be worked around.

Trouble is we all know it won't be the same selection...

Being a bit driven is probably the best quality. "

Its the mental attitude that makes you that way. So you tried for 23? O tried for guards squadron 22. Twice failed do to wrong mental attitude lol.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"But what if they break a nail in combat?

The superglue it back on and suck it up!

Did you know superglue was invented for war? Vietnam to be precise, invented for gluing wounds together

I think you have watched dog soldiers too many times lol

you are getting superglue mixed up with skin adhesive, superglue is made from toxic products. Wounds should never be sealed completely on the battlefield anyway, it causes infection.

Maybe it was adapted from the wound adhesive?

Yes it was the point was it was never designed for use on the battlefield it is used at Dressing Station/Field Hospital level"

Is it used in action? Is it a part of a field medical kit?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"When men can't be dinner ladies?"

They didn’t say women can be sas men.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If they can pass the same selection, fine. The other issues (real though they are) can be worked around.

Trouble is we all know it won't be the same selection...

Being a bit driven is probably the best quality.

Its the mental attitude that makes you that way. So you tried for 23? O tried for guards squadron 22. Twice failed do to wrong mental attitude lol. "

No 21 and 22

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

"But what if they break a nail in combat?"

Everybody knows you would keep them short for combat. You would have to rely on your wits, gun and hairpulling ... no scratching though

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By *xelf787Man
over a year ago

Chorlton, Manchester

"But what if they break a nail in combat?

The superglue it back on and suck it up!

Did you know superglue was invented for war? Vietnam to be precise, invented for gluing wounds together

I think you have watched dog soldiers too many times lol

you are getting superglue mixed up with skin adhesive, superglue is made from toxic products. Wounds should never be sealed completely on the battlefield anyway, it causes infection.

Maybe it was adapted from the wound adhesive?

Yes it was the point was it was never designed for use on the battlefield it is used at Dressing Station/Field Hospital level

Is it used in action? Is it a part of a field medical kit?"

No never in a field medical kit

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By *hubaysiWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

"Doubt many will pass selection though.

Why? Because Men and women are not physically equal in general. If you give the women some testosterone they might have more of a chance.

Absolute garbage

Oh really why do we separate sports etc then"

No idea.

You are saying men are stronger than women. Absolute garbage.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If you can pass the standard requirements then you’re a machine and you shouldn’t be refused. Whether you’re a man or a woman, getting into the special forces would be no mean feat. If you can do it, good on ya."

I feel the same about dinner ladies.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Simple; if you pass selection / continuation training man or woman your’re in

Only ever been one lass in the FFL

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man
over a year ago

salisbury

How do you know if someone tried to be selected for SF?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Any who doubts the strength and fortitude of women to become a member of the special forces should read about the female SOE officers in WW2.

As for fitness, then as some of the TV shows that go through the SAS selection process have shown, women are just as capable

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

"Any who doubts the strength and fortitude of women to become a member of the special forces should read about the female SOE officers in WW2.

As for fitness, then as some of the TV shows that go through the SAS selection process have shown, women are just as capable "

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"How do you know if someone tried to be selected for SF?"

Is this a 'don't worry, they'll tell you!' type joke?

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Nothing like a women in the army thread to bring out the mysoginists

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By *rontier PsychiatristMan
over a year ago

Coventry

You can either do the job or not, surely? If the army is to both maintain standards for infantry roles and troop numbers it may also be needed to widen the recruitment pool to ensure the best pick. Although we may need to understand that factors such a differing physiology and socialisation will play a big part in suitability. But at the end of the day no one who is capable and has the attributes should be held back from pursuing the career they want.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Should women be allowed in?

Hell Yeah, if they are upto the role.

In my basic training I left most of the blokes standing.

I smashed the arse out of every challenge set me.

Became bit of a joke I had bigger balls than the 10 men stood next to me.

I'd have loved to have joined the Reg, sadly my lack of actual balls prevented that.

This!

Selection for SF or any other role in the forces should be done on individual merit and not on chromosomes.

Talk about chipped nails, PMT, unwarranted distraction is a bigger reflection on those making the comments than on the service men and women involved in the roles.

These are professional soliders, if they are good enough to get a crack at SF then they deserve far more respect than they are being given in this forum. If anyone gets through the physical, mental and emotional hell they are put through in training you are damn right it is fair they can join.

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By *rontier PsychiatristMan
over a year ago

Coventry

"Doubt many will pass selection though.

Why? Because Men and women are not physically equal in general. If you give the women some testosterone they might have more of a chance.

Absolute garbage

Oh really why do we separate sports etc then

No idea.

You are saying men are stronger than women. Absolute garbage. "

Not garbage in terms of physical attributes as a whole. The use of women in infantry roles in the Israeli armed forces as a case study. Israel is very proud of using women in front line roles. But research shows that the injury rate amongst female soliders if far higher than that of men in their Army. So much so that there are many women are suing the Israeli army for their chronic injuries that they claim are a result of the Army not taking into account their weaker physiology when treating them the same.

I still maintain if as a individual you can do the job you should be able to regardless of gender. So I welcome this move. But to ignore the aspects of women's physiology and socialisation it's stupid and dangerous.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How do you know if someone tried to be selected for SF?"

They will know what colour the boat house at Hereford is.

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By *etter the devil you knowWoman
over a year ago

Lyndhurst

Sorry but why would they want to do that, what is wrong with a nice office job or hair dresser even.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Midday supervisors lol x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sas selection is probably the hardest in the world I don't think many females will pass it imo

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By *xyzptlk088Man
over a year ago

Galway

"When men can't be dinner ladies?"

You can pretty much guarantee that if a woman does succeed in passing we will hear of a tribunal where she was subjected to "sexual harassment" with quick succession. Most units are pure lads clubs and in this era where simply hugging someone enlists them in the #metoo brigade it's surely a given.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Sas selection is probably the hardest in the world I don't think many females will pass it imo"

Not many men pass it either. That’s the point

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP Man
over a year ago

salisbury

"How do you know if someone tried to be selected for SF?

Is this a 'don't worry, they'll tell you!' type joke? "

Got it in one!

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By *rontier PsychiatristMan
over a year ago

Coventry

"How do you know if someone tried to be selected for SF?

Is this a 'don't worry, they'll tell you!' type joke?

Got it in one!

Same as you tell a vegan

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"When men can't be dinner ladies?

I dare you or anyone else to sexually harass anyone has passed selection!

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By *ocbigMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

I find it hard to care about this....

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By *xyzptlk088Man
over a year ago

Galway

"When men can't be dinner ladies?

I dare you or anyone else to sexually harass anyone has passed selection! "

That particular movement doesn't actually require sexual harassment for accusations. A hug or a wink seem to be sufficient for some of the extremists in the group. No evidence needed either. Disbelieve all men.

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By *rsTrellisWoman
over a year ago

Cambridge

I feel the same about dinner ladies."

Love you Jim!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was an instructor at a training depot in the 90's and a platoon Sgt at the same depot a few years later. I can honestly say that the tough female recruits were weaker than male recruits. I'm not being sexist just honest. More female recruits left training than the male ones. During PT they fell well short in fitness. The only reason they passed out and went to their units was because the army was and still is short of personnel. I'm sure there will be a few females who will try but in my experirence none will pass. I know plenty of really good soldiers who have tried but i only know two who actually made it into the Regiment.

Women can be good soldiers but are just not equipped physically to pass selection.

In the passed the army has experimented and some females have tried. None have got anywhere near and all failed very early into the process.

I'm not saying its wrong to try. I'm just saying its a total waste of MOD funds.

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