I have better than working knowledge of "Combat Arms." I've had troops in combat and command in combat.

What I know is that under 1% of the population of the US serves in the military, and I can't exclude over 50% of the population from participation if I wish to adequately defend the Republic and the Constitution.

Like it or not, we have to fight with the tools we are given, and improvise and adapt to the realities of now, not of yesterday.

As Jeff Cooper was quoted "The past is a different country. They do things differently there."

I have to fight today's fight with the realities of today. Reflection on yesterday, while a useful tool to prevent repeated mishaps or misadventure, is just that.

The way forward includes women in combat. You'd do better to fight the rising tide than to think you're going to change this reality.

“Live free or die. Death is not the worst of evils.” - General
John Stark.