Army Approves New Gender-, Age-Neutral Fitness Test
By Jenni Fink On 7/9/18 at 4:20 PM
The United States Army approved the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), a new gender and age neutral fitness test aimed at improving combat readiness to replace the current physical fitness test in October 2020.
In an effort to better predict a soldier’s ability to perform in combat, reduce injuries, and save money, the Army has designed a six-event readiness assessment, according to the Army News Service. Testing stages for the new evaluation begin in October for up to 40,000 soldiers and by October 2020, every member of the Army will be taking the test regardless of gender or age.
http://www.newsweek.com/army-approves-new-gender-age-neutral-fitness-test-1014928?piano_t=1
