Surely if they lower the standards for training entry but maintain equal standards across the sexes for those that qualify then they are setting up a lot of people for a fall, isn't the idea for the initial testing to ensure that you have people that can cut the mustard and possible complete the course?
To take on people of either sex that fail to demonstrate the required standards upon entry to a course would possibly be throwing good monies away training people that you know have possibly not got the physical ability to attain the level required.