US EditionMilitary review of fitness standards will find array of tests, but higher requirements for combat
- The Defense Secretary decided to review military standards on combat and physical fitness, which may lead to a uniform standard regardless of gender.
- Hegseth's memo calls for a review of standards pertaining to physical fitness, body composition, and grooming, including beards and hair policies.
- Several military services, like the Navy, have altered policies on tattoos, marijuana, and fitness requirements to meet recruiting goals.
- Changes to grooming policies and relaxed rules on marijuana and tattoos have evolved to attract a diverse range of recruits, amid concerns that tougher fitness requirements could impact retention and recruitment.
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Military review of fitness standards proves tricky
WASHINGTON — The defense secretary’s decision to review military standards on combat and physical fitness and appearance opens a Pandora’s box of widely differing rules among the services. And it will raise a crucial question: Should there be a cookie-cutter approach, or should service differences, evolving social norms and recruiting realities play a role in policy decisions? Read more...
Military Review of Fitness Standards Will Find Array of Tests, But Higher Requirements for Combat
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s decision to review military standards on combat and physical fitness and appearance opens a Pandora’s box of the widely different rules among the services
Military review of fitness standards will find array of tests, but higher requirements for combat
The defense secretary's decision to review military standards on combat and physical fitness and appearance opens a Pandora’s box of widely differing rules among the services. And it will raise a crucial question: Should there be a cookie-cutter approach, or should service differences, evolving social norms and recruiting realities play a role in policy decisions?Pete Hegseth has been very public about his opposition to women in combat jobs and …
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