Army adds cognitive test to track new soldier brain health

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Army adds cognitive test to track new soldier brain health

The Army will begin conducting a cognitive assessment for a baseline measurement of brain health to measure the effects of any future trauma for all new soldiers at basic training and cadets before they are commissioned.Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth referenced the new program, which will begin in June, during budget testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday.Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, asked Wormuth what the service…