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Pentagon to review physical standards for military combat jobs

  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new memorandum establishing equal combat standards for both men and women in the U.S. military.
  • Hegseth stated that no standards will be lowered as all physical fitness requirements will be sex-neutral.
  • A RAND Corporation study in 2021 reported that 65% of women were failing the Army Combat Fitness Test, highlighting existing disparities.
  • The Pentagon's review aims to ensure that candidates meet the toughest physical requirements for combat roles.
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Federal News Network broke the news in on Monday, March 31, 2025.
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