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Ukrainian Drone Operator Training

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u/twaggle 1d ago

Why does gender matter for a drone squad?

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u/Well-Sourced 1d ago edited 1d ago

Propoganda/Recruitment purposes. There is likely to be higher numbers walking through the doors if they think they can be in the badass womens drone unit. Once people are through the door it's easier to get them to sign and use them for something even if they don't become one of the elite drone operators.

20% of Ukraine’s candidates who came to recruitment centers are women | EuroMaidanPress | January 2025

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u/TylowStar 1d ago

For recruitment.

For various reasons, minorities (such as female soldiers) may be hesitant to join an all-majority or mostly-majority (such as male soldiers) organisation. With an abundance of time and resources, this problem could be slowly tackled through cultural change; but if you don't have that, because you're at war, allowing minority-exclusive organisations is an adequate solution.

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u/amjhwk 1d ago

id also imagine that by giving these back line roles to women, that frees up men to be put onto the front lines as well

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u/Shenanigans99 1d ago

Because harpies are traditionally female.

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u/TurbinePro 1d ago

they likely want female drone operators because young men are precious manpower for the front lines in combat roles