Should Women Fight on the Front Line?

The controversy regarding the ability of women to fight beside men on the front line of a military conflict has risen its head once again in Australia.

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,,26047312-2702,00.html

I personally think it should depend upon the individual not the gender. Perhaps one should be required to pass a test of strength? I have known women who were mentally and physically capable of going up against most men and men who did not have the physique or mentality for combat.

I know in a perfect world there would be no military conflicts but since this is not a perfect world, what do you think?