Vojenské Rozhledy

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Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 2/2006: 162-164

The Physical Competence and Women in the Army of the Czech RepublicMilitary professional

Plukovník PaedDr. Lubomír Přívětivý, CSc.

One of key attributes of the military professional is fitness. This article would like to open a discussion over women' physical potential. Are physical qualities of man and women equal? Is it possible to set those norms in military rules and tables? What about the risks factors for training-related injuries among men and women in combat training? Can we compare muscular strength of man and women? Does women's strength/power affect the occupational performance? The Committee on Women in NATO Forces (CWINF) asks to create the equal conditions for occupational performance both for men and women. The same was introduced by the Order of the Czech Minister of Defence No 29/2002, MoD Bulletin; similar annotations can be found also in US Army Field Manual 21-18. For us, it is necessary to specify unbiased profiles, entrance tests for woman soldiers, taking into account physical capacities but disregarding gender.

Published: June 15, 2006  Show citation

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Přívětivý, P.L. (2006). The Physical Competence and Women in the Army of the Czech Republic. Czech Military Review, 87(2), 162-164
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