She would be an exceptional woman. 'with a proven ability to lead', not so much. Even the men who pass IOC haven't done that. More to leadership than PT and passing a tactics course.
“...More to leadership than PT and passing a tactics course....”
You are absolutely right. My point is that, according to the standards and the proficiency tests, she will prove herself.
To prove herself to the men she will lead is a different story; however, if she gets through that course, I’d say she’s earned the opportunity to prove herself to the men she will ultimately lead.