OpinionHigher fitness standards will prepare soldiers for real-world problemsEarly moves to lower fitness test standards defeat the purpose of that test.By Alex Morrow5 weeks ago
Bill seeks to raise fitness standards for Army close combat forcesA new version of the bill drops a controversial move back to the old fitness test.By Todd South5 months ago
We have a new approach to the Army Combat Fitness Test grading scale"We can do better! The new scoring system needs to be normalized by body weight and scored based on physiological gender differences."By Robert Craig, Maria Smith and Shane Smith2 years ago
Will the Army Combat Fitness Test go live in April as planned?The Army plans to have an official fitness test again on April 1. Will it be the ACFT?By Davis Winkie2 years ago
Seven questions for the sergeant major of the ArmyArmy Times sat down with the sergeant major of the Army to see what he has planned for the next fiscal year.By Davis Winkie3 years ago
Mississippi National Guard sergeant dies during fitness testThe soldier died after experiencing a medical emergency while conducting the Army Combat Fitness Test.3 years ago
No more tape test? Army study to reevaluate body fat program The Army will conduct a study to determine the future of its body composition program.By Davis Winkie3 years ago
SMA has a leg-tuck challenge for you before the Army’s 246th birthdaySMA wants soldiers to practice their leg tucks for the Army's birthday.By Army Times staff3 years ago
Lt. Col. Allen West challenges reporter to drop and do 30 pushupsNothing like breaking a sweat in a suit before giving a press conference.By Sarah Sicard3 years ago
No one is safe from leg tucks, even in spaceIn space, no one can hear your muscles crying as you perform the ACFT.By Sarah Sicard3 years ago
The Army is pleading with soldiers to take the ACFT — and even invited reporters to give it a goCivilian reporters from Army Times and other media outlets were invited to take the ACFT Friday morning along with Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston.By Kyle Rempfer3 years ago
Army releases cringeworthy video on ‘extreme conditioning’The Army's video on "extreme conditioning" is "extremely cringeworthy."By Sarah Sicard3 years ago