Nutty,
As a former Infantryman, having served 7 years in the '60s & '70s, I've paid attention to the views expressed on this thread.
Your observation, apropos the thread title, is correct - IMHO.
This PC pressure for 'equality' in all things, though, conveniently ignores the realities of deadly, often face-to-face, combat.
Thanks for your input too, Danny42C.