Air Force Allows Walking, Modified Push Ups In Revised Fitness Test

[mountaineer]

Air Force Allows Walking, Modified Push Ups In Revised Fitness Test
July 1, 2021
By Tristan Justice

The Air Force announced Monday it will allow walking and modified push ups in its revised fitness test, according to Task and Purpose.

The fitness test, which to this point featured a 1.5-mile run with sit-ups and push-ups, will now allow members to walk instead of run, and do raised-hand push-ups instead of traditional push-ups.

As for the core, service members have the option to do planks instead of traditional sit-ups.  ...

The nation’s worsening obesity epidemic has become a burden on its military readiness. Of the 7 in 10 Americans aged 17-24 already disqualified from military service, 31 percent are disqualified because of obesity, according to a 2018 report.

“Obesity has long threatened our nation’s health. As the epidemic grows, obesity is posing a threat to our nation’s security as well,” the study reads, titled, “Unhealthy and Unprepared.” ...

The Federalist

Once again, China just sits back and laughs.

[AARguy]

As PT test requirements are lowered, rumor has it that, in order to maintain recruitment levels, other standards will be lowered. A few specifics:
    - High school diplomas will no longer be required. Proof of attendance at a valid Kindergarten will demonstrate a clear ability to learn in a classroom environment and will be sufficient.
    - Enlistment paperwork will no longer require a signature. A significantly unique "X" can be substituted, and may be written in crayon.
    - Language skill requirements will be modified to eliminate the need to be able to use words. Barking will be substituted as an acceptable level of communication skills.
    - Sight requirement will be modified, requiring passage of a simple test demonstrating that the recruit will not walk into walls in a brightly lit area.

    Hopefully, these clear and unambiguous standards will strike fear into the hearts of our enemies.