The article highlights the struggles of the U.S. Army to recruit physically fit candidates amidst one of the worst recruiting crises in decades. At Fort Jackson, prospective recruits often fall short of basic physical standards, revealing broader issues of youth fitness and an evolving military approach. Established in 2022, the Future Soldiers program aims to prepare marginal recruits by lowering aptitude tests and encouraging physical improvement. This shift reflects the Army's noticeable recruitment shortfall, missing targets by nearly twenty-five percent in prior years, and illustrates a change in military adaptation and standards due to staffing challenges.
The Future Soldiers program, created in 2022, helps marginal recruits slim down and pass aptitude tests, adapting military standards amid significant recruiting challenges.
The Army missed its recruitment goal by nearly twenty-five percent in 2022 and 2023, indicating a serious shortfall not seen in decades.
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