Japan opens up combat positions to women, eyes more women in Self-Defense Forces

Japan's Self-Defense Forces will allow women to serve in Ground Self-Defense Force infantry units, tanks and other roles potentially involving direct combat with enemies, enabling women to apply for virtually all occupational fields in the SDF.Under the initiative to encourage women to play a more active role, the SDF will also set a goal of boosting the percentage of female personnel, which is currently lower than in other major industrialized nations, the Defense Ministry said Tuesday."We aim to make the Self-Defense Forces an attractive organization adapting to the times and environment,…READ FULL ARTICLE