The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) has dropped the medicine ball toss, removed the word “Combat” from its name, and introduced higher scoring requirements for combat arms soldiers. The revised test ...

The U.S. Army announced an overhaul of its physical fitness test, including gender-neutral standards for soldiers in 21 combat jobs. The new fitness test consists of a three-repetition maximum ...

“Army Strong” is more than just a tagline — for soldiers, it’s a requirement for duty. The U.S. Army requires that all active-duty soldiers prove their ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (NewsNation) — The U.S. Army is changing its physical fitness test, including introducing new performance standards for soldiers ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (WKBN) — A new fitness test is coming to the U.S. Army starting next year. According to a memo from the U.S. Army, the Army Combat ...

Many active-duty service members and recruits working to improve their timed runs for military fitness testing often do not diversify their training enough. Too many just put in miles, mostly slow ...

The exercises are challenging, but they can be a great way to gauge your overall strength and speed. By Erik Vance On June 1, the Army will adopt new fitness standards for soldiers in combat roles.