Full Combat Roles

From the BBC:
"Australia lifts ban on women in military combat roles"

Australia has lifted all restrictions on the roles that women can carry out in its armed forces. Suitably-qualified female soldiers will be able to serve in the special forces and front-line combat units. Defence Minister Stephen Smith said the ban would be lifted immediately but may take up to five years to implement. Critics described the move as premature and a gimmick. Canada, New Zealand and Israel already allow women in all military roles. Australia's military has about 59,000 full-time members, including 1,500 who are serving in Afghanistan. Currently women are eligible for about 93% of roles, including artillery duties.

^ As long as women are held to the same standards as men I don't see why those that qualify can't preform in all fields including in combat. I don't see that happening anytime soon in the US - especially because we just allowed openly gay soldiers to serve, but hopefully one day. ^

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-15074246