infantrywomen
Women ground troops
Infantrywomen are female soldiers who serve in infantry units—ground combat forces that engage enemies on foot.
The term emerged as women gained access to combat roles previously restricted to men.
The infantrywomen completed the same training as their male counterparts.
The singular is infantrywoman.
Voluntary entry into service
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
- barracksSoldiers' residential building
- drillHole-boring device
- formationCreation or arrangement
march · platoon · squad · battalion · garrison · boot camp · uniform · insignia
First to explore territory
- integrationCombining into a whole
- equalitySame status for all
- combat rolesMilitary fighting assignments
- gender equalityEqual treatment regardless sex
first female · representation · policy reform · ground combat · inclusion · servicewomen · glass ceiling
enlistment
Voluntary entry into service
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
- barracksSoldiers' residential building
- drillHole-boring device
formation · march · platoon · squad · battalion · garrison · boot camp · uniform · insignia · ranks
pioneers
First to explore territory
- integrationCombining into a whole
- equalitySame status for all
- combat rolesMilitary fighting assignments
first female · gender equality · representation · policy reform · ground combat · inclusion · servicewomen · glass ceiling
firefight
Exchange of gunfire
siege · engagement · patrol · reconnaissance · flanking · bayonet · mortar · artillery · barrage · trenches
courage
Fortitude facing danger
- braveryBoldness before danger
- heroismExceptional courage under duress
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
gallant · resolute · intrepid · fortitude · steadfast · tenacious · unflinching · medal · commendation · Purple Heart
infantrywomencavalry
Mounted military force
mounted troops · pilots · aviators · tank crews · naval personnel