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2026-10-06T19:33:18Z

Ollama: improve existing draft article

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			[[Ranger school]] is a rigorous training program designed to prepare military personnel for the physical and mental demands of combat. It is a critical component of advanced military training in the United States and other countries, emphasizing endurance, leadership, and tactical skills. The program has long been associated with male participants, though recent studies have begun to examine the inclusion of women and their performance relative to men.
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			[[Ranger school]] is a 64-day course conducted by the U.S. Army [[Ranger school]], aimed at developing the skills necessary for leading and surviving in combat environments. It consists of several phases, including land navigation, fieldcraft, and combat operations, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and resilience. Completion of the program is a prerequisite for many elite military roles, including special operations and command positions.

			{{H2\|Study on Gender and Performance}}
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			Recent research has explored the performance of women in [[Ranger school]]. A study highlighted in [[Mother Jones]] and [[Task & Purpose]] suggests that women may demonstrate comparable psychological resilience to men during the training. However, this finding appears to contrast with broader data indicating that women may cope differently with stress. One explanation proposed is selection bias: fewer women apply for [[Ranger school]], and those who do may represent a subset of women with exceptional physical and mental capabilities.

			{{H2\|Selection Bias and Psychological Resilience}}
⚫	https://taskandpurpose.com/news/ranger-school-study-men-women/
			The lower application rates among women could influence outcomes. As noted in [[Mother Jones]], women who do apply may have higher baseline fitness and motivation, potentially skewing results. Additionally, initial testosterone levels (T) may play a role. Women typically have lower baseline testosterone, which could affect physical performance metrics but may not necessarily correlate with psychological stress responses.

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	This would seem to contract other data showing that women cope less well with psychological and psychological stress than men. This could be a selection bias. Since proportionally fewer women apply for Ranger School it may be that only women who are exceptionally capable, for women, apply.
			[[Ranger school]] remains a benchmark for military excellence, with ongoing discussions about gender inclusion and performance metrics. While studies suggest that women may perform comparably in certain aspects, broader data on stress and resilience remain complex. Continued research and analysis are necessary to fully understand these dynamics.

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	Women also started with a lower level of T to begin with so it may not be surprising that their drop was less.
		⚫	- [[Mother Jones]]: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/07/hegseths-study-of-women-in-combat-is-designed-to-reach-one-conclusion/
		⚫	- [[Task & Purpose]]: https://taskandpurpose.com/news/ranger-school-study-men-women/
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Robert Brockway at 09:42, 18 July 2026

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	This would seem to contract other data showing that women cope less well with psychological and psychological stress than men. This could be a selection bias. Since proportionally fewer women apply for Ranger School it may be that only ~~elite athletic~~ women ~~apply and~~ are ~~this~~ ~~better~~ ~~off~~ on ~~average~~.		This would seem to contract other data showing that women cope less well with psychological and psychological stress than men. This could be a selection bias. Since proportionally fewer women apply for Ranger School it may be that only women who are exceptionally capable, for women, apply.

	Women also started with a lower level of T to begin with so it may not be surprising that their drop was less.		Women also started with a lower level of T to begin with so it may not be surprising that their drop was less.

Robert Brockway at 09:40, 18 July 2026

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	This would seem to contract other data showing that women cope less well with psychological and psychological stress than men. This could be a selection bias. Since proportionally fewer women apply for Ranger School it may be that only elite athletic women apply and are this better off on average.		This would seem to contract other data showing that women cope less well with psychological and psychological stress than men. This could be a selection bias. Since proportionally fewer women apply for Ranger School it may be that only elite athletic women apply and are this better off on average.

			Women also started with a lower level of T to begin with so it may not be surprising that their drop was less.

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Robert Brockway at 09:39, 18 July 2026

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			https://taskandpurpose.com/news/ranger-school-study-men-women/

			This would seem to contract other data showing that women cope less well with psychological and psychological stress than men. This could be a selection bias. Since proportionally fewer women apply for Ranger School it may be that only elite athletic women apply and are this better off on average.

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Robert Brockway at 09:36, 18 July 2026

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