Army

Women in Line For Combat Roles From 2016

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon says he hopes to allow women to serve in front-line combat roles by 2016.
 
It follows a review by the Army which calls for further research into the physiological demands placed on those in close combat roles before a final decision is made.
 
Charlotte Cross spoke to him about the developments.
 
 

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