This paper examines the potential causes of gender exclusion and the tension women face within the military today by drawing upon Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) to examine the interaction of mediating tools within the military, as well as cultural and historical factors, that inhibit gender inclusivity. Using this theory, contradictive elements within the activity system of gender inclusivity will emerge to spotlight areas of future research into women's activity in the military and the role they play as an underrepresented part of the organization. This will hopefully lead to finding areas of expansive transformation regarding how women learn and survive in the male-dominated working environment of the military. [For the complete proceedings, see ED597786.]