The US Army announced a new fitness test requiring all soldiers, regardless of gender, to meet the same physical benchmarks for combat positions. This change is aimed at improving overall fitness and readiness but is expected to reduce the number of women qualifying for 21 combat specialties. The new assessment includes tasks like deadlifts and a two-mile run, introducing stricter standards for female soldiers. Contrary to previous studies suggesting men and women require different training programs, the Army asserts that this uniform standard will enhance the force's lethality and effectiveness.
The US army's new fitness test mandates identical physical standards for combat roles, eliminating gender-based requirements, potentially reducing the number of women meeting these standards.
The revamped Army fitness test, replacing the combat fitness test, requires female soldiers to match male benchmarks, raising concerns over their qualification numbers.
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