I looked at this thread and thought how the heck do I get an astonished smily into the reply.
Get real - Isn't it about time people started to look at the capabilities rather than the packaging? It may be less of a life of choice for females but if those that can meet (objective) criteria then why not.
Howver, current legislation discriminates by way of biological differences against the male gender. Career (what career?) management (ditto) and the needs of the service are likely to sacrificed on the high alter of PC. Career or children but not both.