I think some of us are missing the point. The issue is not one of doubting efficacy of the servicewoman. Rather, would I, as a section commander, be skewed in my combat appreciation and as a consequence, not commit a female to the fray? Would I, if captured, be placed under needless self induced pressure if a female comrade was about to be gang raped in front of me?
'Hey, sort yourself out, dinosaur bloke!'.
Maybe. Or maybe, it's not my fault, it's not anyone's fault, it's simply the product of tens of thousands of years of evolution. Will be get through it? Yes, our professionalism and conditioning will see us prevail. Does some slavishly adherence to an abstract political concept make us a better society, though? Thankfully, I'm quickly getting beyond the point of giving a damn.