There is a role for women in SF Ops....not all women and not all SF Ops.
Let's face it, the Det had female operators for many years, and I think that the Det is most definitely classified as SF. I don't believe they allowed the standards for Det selection to drop for the ladies so why should it now.
Although 'GI Jane' was Hollywood malarki, it did highlight how these things are more often than not politically motivated.