New Army fitness test changes requirements to be the same for men and women in combat

Army Fitness Test Updates - The US Army is implementing a new fitness test with the same requirements for men and women in combat roles [1] - The new test aims to prepare soldiers for battlefield tasks such as dragging fallen colleagues or carrying heavy equipment [2] - The previous test consisted of timed push-ups, sit-ups, and a two-mile run [3] - Concerns arose over different standards for men and women and the relevance of certain events to modern combat [3] - In 2021, reports indicated a significant difference in failure rates between women (44%) and men (7%) [4] - A 2024 law mandated higher standards for combat roles [4] - Non-combat roles consider gender and age for baseline requirements, while combat roles only consider age [4] - Soldiers must score at least 60 points (60%) in each event, and a minimum of 350 points total is required for combat positions [5] - The test includes deadlifting, hand release push-ups, sprint drag carry, planking, and a two-mile run [6] - Test results are valid for six months [6][7]