The expanded role of women in the military to include ground combat jobs has necessitated that each branch re-examine equipment design, definitions of combat readiness, and other standards, taking differences into account to maximize safety and efficacy. For this discussion, review the articles by Bush and Savage-Knepshield et al., found on the Week 2: Individual Differences and Assessment Case StudyLinks to an external site. reading list, on women in combat.

• Describe the primary concerns with testing physical capability of women.
• Analyze key points related to individual differences and assessment.
• Describe how you would approach preparing and assessing women for military combat without gender discrimination and what are they level playing field.