Yuzhno Rossiya wrote:Women must serve the same two year mandatory service as men and are permitted into any unit with the exception of Spetsnaz Group Alfa and airborne reconnaissance units due to the high physical requirements that most men can't even pass. They are also allowed to serve in the armed units that fall under the command of the Interior Ministry, including counter terrorist and special operations capable units.
Then who, or what, serves in these units?
Galla, being civilised and pragmatic, allows females to serve in all positions available to males since 1971 (prior, females were only allowed to serve in non-combat roles) provided they can meet the same mental and physical requirements as all other recruits.
Female Sersjantfoerstklasse (lit. Sergeant First Class, eqv. to NATO OR-6) instructs recruits during an exercise.
Female Militmann (Militiaman, NATO OR-1) learns to operate the Model 1986 LAW. (c. 1986)
Female Militmannefoerstklasse (Militiaman 1st Class, NATO OR-2) planking on a field gun.
Female Yeomannefoerstklasse (Yeoman 1st Class, NATO OR-2) is instructed in the use of the AKM rifle.