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End of the ‘yeet’: the standing power throw is out as new Army fitness test goes ‘sex-neutral’ for combat jobs
Army fitness test changes will mean “sex-neutral” standards for soldiers in 21 combat jobs while nixing the standing power ...
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New Army Fitness Test: No More Ball Yeet, Higher Standards for Combat Arms
Among the most notable adjustments, which will likely be met with glee across the ranks, is the removal of the Standing Power ...
Why US Army is scrapping its 'combat' fitness test and introducing tougher standards for frontline troops
The US Army is set to introduce the Army Fitness Test (AFT) in June 2025, replacing the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT). The ...
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Changes Are Coming to Army Ranger Fitness Tests. Here’s How to Prepare for Them
Over the last five years, the Army has been testing and developing new fitness tests and standards, updating the APFT with the ACFT. In recent years, other tests have been added or modified to ...