[Jessica.]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

Yes, it has changed to allow this BUT females have to be trained up more and pass physicals, something that is not going to happen for a year or so.

Therefor, with this 'Chloe' apparently being the first woman, when the real first woman makes it through the extensive training, its not a 'first' for actual women as its been claimed already by someone who 'was' a bloke until a few months ago.

The issue is they are allowing women out there (which should always have been allowed) but the whole thing has been turned into a bit of a joke by a guy who completed his training and such as a guy, who has physical advantages that women have to overcome to get this title..being lauded the first female. Its just wrong...

And yes, I agree she has worked as hard as the men around her. That does not make her the first female soldier though, far from it.

I am 100% certain that the next woman who is allowed in will get well deserved recognition as the first woman to complete the rigorous training etc.. This isn't diminishing anyone's achievements at all, it's just telling the story of one person, not even praising her, but they wanted to make it into news, so they are going to use flashy titles. I still don't see why anyone cares in the first place, she's just doing the same job she always did, the only thing that changed is her personal life.