Views based on 37yrs as an officer of the Administrative Branch ,even short commission to women in armed forces is an indiscreet and populist measure.(except in Med.branch).Briefly,the facts revealed during a review board held at Air HQs.Just one typical case is mentioned of a women officer of ATC (Air Traffic Control).
Got married within year or so of joining I A F,became pregnant ,said she could not climb ,three or four flights of stairs ,to her place of duty ie the ATC tower,a very comfortable airconditioned place,had to be accommodated willy nilly as asst.adjutant or asst. admin .officer ,went on maternity leave and yet got a better assessment at the end of the year than her male counterparts,who performed their primary and secondary duties ,except for their absence during annual leave.Most of them also are spared night shift duties.This is not an isolated case.Armed forces ,since the induction of women,are a great marriage mart..Widest selection ,great environment,a posting in about two and half year to another station with a new set of eligible bachelors.
PMS would take its toll ,lots of adjustment required in duty rosters.Besides, other problems, it is widely accepted by researchers that split second decisions in ,especially fighter flying needs a more tranquil mental state.
There is no dispute on their competence, aptitude in many other areas of human activity,infact a whole range .
In defense,they are no more than show pieces,that the austere forces can do without.The decision to grant them any commission,short or permanent is on flawed premise.
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