I am also a veteran and I can assure you that the physical standards in all branches have been lowered for women to pass. I have no problem with women coaching but like all other things in this Country I believe that the bar is being lowered to include everyone rather than being raised to promote the best to succeed. As for women knowing football I can say that my mother is one of the most knowledgable people I know, could she teach kids the proper technique to block and tackle, or would she want to, I don't think so, but if she did I would have to support her.