The U.S. Army has introduced the Combat Field Test (CFT), a new pass-fail physical assessment for soldiers in 24 designated close-combat specialties. The seven-event, 30-minute test, adapted from the ...
The Army can raise the bar on minimum fitness standards for close-combat jobs and also must establish clear consequences for soldiers who fall short, according to the recommendations from a new study ...
The U.S. Army has announced a new Combat Field Test (CFT) for soldiers in 24 designated close-combat specialties, set to become mandatory in spring 2027. The age- and sex-neutral pass/fail assessment ...