1. How were physical standards set to change for female Marines starting January 1st?

2. Why was the change being implemented?

3. a) What percent of women failed the pull-up requirement of at least 3 pull-ups?
b) How did officials react?

4. What question does the delay raise for women in combat roles? - How might the delay affect the plan of moving women into combat roles?

5. From paragraph 11: "Military brass has said repeatedly that physical standards won't be lowered to accommodate female applicants."
a) Should there be separate physical standards for male and female marines preparing for combat? Explain your answer.
b) Should there be separate physical standards for male and female marines if females do not have combat roles? Explain your answer.

6. If all women were able to perform the same physical requirements as men, should they be given combat roles? Explain your answer.

7. Discussion questions:
As a marine, do men have the option to not serve in a combat role?
Now that women can serve in combat roles, should it be optional for them to choose combat?
Would making combat positions optional greatly affect the number of marines who choose those positions?
Do men and women have the exact same minimum and maximum amount/time for all physical requirements?
Should all marines, regardless of sex or age, have the same minimum standards for their annual physical fitness test [PFT]?