The original Lioness teams were created for the sole purpose of providing an "acceptable means of searching the female populace.
"[1] Various studies have been conducted to determine the effectiveness of the Female Engagement Team programs with both positive and negative results.
As a catalyst for military-civilian dialogue, the film has led to tangible change in a number of arenas by framing an important but largely invisible issue in meaningful human terms.
[citation needed] The film has also played a pivotal role in the passage of two critical pieces of legislation improving women veterans' access to healthcare in the VA system.
[7] The Compensation Owed for Mental Health Based on Activities in Theater Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Act [8] expanded the definition of combat, making it easier for all veterans to qualify for combat-related disability benefits.