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Pentagon to Screen 30+ Troops for Low Testosterone, Offer Therapy
military1 month ago

Pentagon to Screen 30+ Troops for Low Testosterone, Offer Therapy

The Defense Department will add testosterone testing for service members aged 30 and older to the annual health assessment, with voluntary testosterone replacement therapy for those with low levels. Hegseth says the goal is to optimize natural performance, but critics warn that blanket screening isn’t evidence-based, testosterone levels vary over time, and the policy could affect readiness and how it intersects with fitness standards and gender in combat roles.

via The Washington Post|
#fitness-standards#health#military
Army Unveils Combat Field Test to Strengthen Frontline Readiness
defense4 months ago

Army Unveils Combat Field Test to Strengthen Frontline Readiness

The U.S. Army announced a new Combat Field Test (CFT) to update its physical readiness program, with implementation beginning in April 2026 for active-duty Soldiers in 24 designated combat specialties. The seven-event test must be completed in 30 minutes while wearing the Army Combat Uniform, boots and a brown T‑shirt, and includes runs, push-ups, a sprint, 40‑lb sandbag lifts, 40‑lb water-can carries, a movement drill with high crawl and a quick rush, and a final mile run. It runs alongside the Army Fitness Test, and combat personnel must pass one of each annually (non‑combat Reserve personnel have a diagnostic 365‑day period and may reclassify if unable to meet the standard). The Army will provide prep support through command-led training, Holistic Health resources, and a CFT microsite, underscoring a focus on readiness and lethality on the modern battlefield.

via army.mil|
#army-readiness#combat-field-test#defense
Navy Increases Fitness Standards with Biannual PT Tests and Updated Failure Guidelines
military8 months ago

Navy Increases Fitness Standards with Biannual PT Tests and Updated Failure Guidelines

The U.S. Navy will double its annual physical fitness assessments from one to two per year starting in 2026, and will process sailors for administrative separation after three PFA failures within four years, with some exceptions and opportunities for special assessments. The policy also includes changes to body composition assessments and applies to active-duty and reserve personnel, with past failures being wiped clean from January 2026.

via Navy Times|
#2026-policy#administrative-separation#fitness-standards
"Uncertainty Surrounds Army Fitness Test as Nominee Testifies and Senate Plans Clash"
military3 years ago

"Uncertainty Surrounds Army Fitness Test as Nominee Testifies and Senate Plans Clash"

The nominee for Army chief of staff, Gen. Randy George, expressed his support for tougher and gender-neutral physical fitness standards during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. The Army has been considering setting gender-neutral fitness standards for combat arms roles, and there is a proposal in the House version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to direct the Army to do so. However, the Senate NDAA includes a proposal to revert back to the old Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). The nominee's confirmation could be delayed due to a Republican senator's hold on military officer confirmations.

via Military.com|
#army#confirmation-hearing#fitness-standards
Military Recruitment Crisis: Overweight Recruits Given Chance to Slim Down.
military3 years ago

Military Recruitment Crisis: Overweight Recruits Given Chance to Slim Down.

The Navy has launched a new program called the "Future Sailor Preparatory Course" that will allow recruits who don't meet physical fitness or weight standards at enlistment 90 days to get into an acceptable range before shipping off to boot camp. The program is similar to the "Future Soldier Prep Course" that was expanded by the Army earlier this year. Military leaders have blamed a tightening jobs market as the primary driver of the crisis, though some critics have pointed to the military's alleged turn to a more "woke" culture as contributing to the recruiting problems.

via Fox News|
#army#boot-camp#fitness-standards