Basic training for women has been an ongoing issue for the military in terms of physical readiness. Military experts think that softening the training for women fails to transform them into physically fit, skilled soldiers who are supposed to be prepared for the demands of duty. They also think that accommodating women undermines the warrior spirit that draws young men to the military. The dropout rate for women is higher than for men. This can be attributed to the demands of physical readiness and coed training.
Women fail to fulfill their commitments to serve in the military in all branches of the military.
The possibility of women becoming prisoners of war is evident. One case in point is that of Melissa Rathbun-Nealy a military trained truck driver. During the Gulf War, she was stationed in Dhahran. Women cannot serve aboard some ships, such as submarines. This presents a problem since there are no separate quarters for women.