The Civil War became the first war where women could serve as nurses, and World War II was the first battle where women could work as any job except combat. The Women’s Armed Services Integration Act allowed women to have a place in all of the branches of the military, meaning they could now take on some combat positions, but with many restrictions. Females could not be ranked above lieutenant colonel, they could not make up more than two percent of the military, and they could not go back into service after having a child. From the years 1967-1976, these restrictions were lifted, and the military became an all-volunteer military. This allowed ladies to have a chance to sign up, and have place in the military. 2013 became the first year where women could take on most combat roles.
The Civil War became the first war where women could serve as nurses, and World War II was the first battle where women could work as any job except combat. The Women’s Armed Services Integration Act allowed women to have a place in all of the branches of the military, meaning they could now take on some combat positions, but with many restrictions. Females could not be ranked above lieutenant colonel, they could not make up more than two percent of the military, and they could not go back into service after having a child. From the years 1967-1976, these restrictions were lifted, and the military became an all-volunteer military. This allowed ladies to have a chance to sign up, and have place in the military. 2013 became the first year where women could take on most combat roles.