The US Army is starting a new fitness test to adopt a new standard for all soldiers in the battle role on June 1.
In significant changes, new fitness standards will be the same for men and women, Army officials said.
According to the press release, the Army Fitness Test is “sex neutral and noma,” and is designed to improve soldier physical strength, improve preparation for war, and increase the fatality of power.
A Frequently asked question section In response to the new test, the Army said it is shifting to a sex neutral score standard for combat military career specialty, “high fitness standards are because they are strictly consistent with their unique physical demands, preparation status and mission effects.”
“We will not take administrative measures regarding AFT (ARMY FITNESS TEST) by January 1, 2026.”
The Army FAQ also refers to the administrative order of President Donald Trump and says that the federal government will only recognize men and women (men and women), saying that the campaigns discriminate against transgender and binary.
Defense Minister Pete Hegseth has vowed to remove “Wokeness” from the Defense Ministry. HegSeth wrote “Trans @ dod” posted on X earlier this month.
The Supreme Court summarized the Trump administration’s prohibition of transgender people in the military. A member of the transgender activity service can be “voluntarily separately” by June 6th and can receive voluntary separation benefits. The deadline is a reserve member on July 7.
Some transgender services members are challenging the court’s policies by claiming that new policies are discriminated against constitutional rights and discriminatory.
What is New Army Fitness Test?
Dr. Jason Perry, a doctor of Florida’s primary medical sports medicine with baptist health orthopedic treatment Fox News “It is not impossible for ordinary people with basic fitness foundation.”
“In general, the rear is challenging,” he said. “But it is not impossible for ordinary people with basic fitness foundation. It is designed to test systemic strength, muscle endurance, speed, agility and cardiovascular health. It is essential for combat preparation, but it is related to the functional health of civilians.”
There are five practice in the test. Up to 3 repetitions Dead Lift, Hand Release Push Up With arm expansion, A Sprint Drag Carry MovementTake the board position and finally run 2 miles.
In the first movement, soldiers need Dead Lift can be maximum weight three timesUse 60 pound hexagon bars and plates.
Then you have to complete a lot Hand Release Push Up as possible In two minutes, before starting the next push up, the body is completely lowered and the arm is extended to the side.
For the Sprint Drag Carry MovementThey need to perform a 5 x 50 -meter shuttle as soon as possible with 2 x 40 pound kettlebell and 90 pound sleds.
Then the soldier must Fix the board location for as long as possible In general, we evaluate muscle endurance before we finish 2 miles in a flat outdoor course.
