Air Force becomes first military branch to remove fitness 'tape test'
Defense
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The Air Force is cutting the much-loathed waist measurement portion of its annual physical fitness tests for airmen and Space Force members, the service announced.
The Air Force, which also said it will postpone the fitness tests for its service members until April due to the coronavirus pandemic, is the first military branch to eliminate the practice, which is also known as the tape test.
“We trust that our Airmen understand the standard of good physical health practices and we are all finding innovative ways to stay fit,†Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Brown said in a statement on Monday. “We also trust that leaders will take the appropriate steps to keep their Airmen safe while making every effort to provide fitness options during the pandemic.â€
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/529223-air-force-becomes-first-military-branch-to-remove-fitness-tape-test
