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Pentagon to review physical standards for military combat jobs

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a memorandum for equal combat standards in the US military for both men and women, emphasizing high standards without sex differentiation.
This policy follows studies showing performance discrepancies in the Army Combat Fitness Test.
Hegseth stated, "All entry-level and sustained physical fitness requirements within combat arms positions must be sex-neutral to confront any adversary."
The Pentagon confirmed that all combat roles must meet the same high standards without lowering any requirements.

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