3 women pass Marines infantry test

The three women who passed the 59 day test were the first three women to do so.  The three women met the same standards as men when completing the test.

The test includes a 12 mile march while wearing an 80 pound pack and multiple combat fitness tests. Some of these tests  include timed combat shuttle runs, timed ammunition container lifts and tests that simulate running under combat fire.

The ban of women serving combat jobs was lifted by the Pentagon earlier this year. Each branch has until January 2016 to open as many jobs for women in these areas. 14500 jobs in combat positions were opened to women last year most of which were in the Army.

Officials have said that the standards will not be lowered in order to bring women into combat jobs.