I say that females should be allowed in all areas of the military, no matter the job.
Except situations where the very fact that they are female might endanger the mission, such as in a less socially advanced culture.
I think all military standards for physical/mental condition should be set on a job/position basis ONLY.
If someone, no matter their gender, can meet those requirements, they should be allowed to enter that job.
Thus, females should be allowed to serve on subs if they meet the requirements.
I'm a little iffy on the "must modify subs for this" bit.
I don't think most of us as a culture have reached the point where we can handle military women and men showering/sleeping/whatever in the same showers and quarters (but not the same bed, obviously) without large public outcry.
I like to think I wouldn't have an issue with it, but truthfully, I do have a slight one.
If only in the respect that I take my privacy seriously...Probably a hold-over from my parent’s religious training as a kid.
That said, I wish it weren’t an issue, as it just means one more wall of separation between females and men in the equality department.
I’m dreaming, I know…