Latest "army fitness standards" stories

As the Army pushes holistic health, an officer examines the history of soldier fitness

Maj. Garrett Gatzemeyer's book chronicles the philosophies and regimens that have led to the Army exercise programs of today.

8 months ago

Lawmakers push Army to create separate fitness standard for combat specialties

The new standard would be above and beyond what the Army already evaluates in its current fitness test.

By Leo Shane III and Meghann Myers

8 months ago

Hundreds of recruits got into the Army without passing a mandatory fitness test

In early 2017, the Army implemented a new fitness test. But not everyone took it.

By Meghann Myers

4 years ago

These soldiers will be the first to take the Army’s new fitness test for the record

The deadline to switch tests is October 2020, but some units could be taking the Army Combat Fitness Test sooner than that.

By Meghann Myers

4 years ago

New in 2019: The Army’s new fitness test could go live as soon as October

The clock is counting down toward your first Army Combat Fitness Test for record.

By Meghann Myers

4 years ago

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