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Pentagon to review physical standards for military combat jobs

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered a review of combat fitness standards to ensure gender neutrality in the military, despite current tests already being gender neutral.
Hegseth emphasized that standards for ground combat must include abilities related to heavy lifting and endurance in extreme environments.
The order requires that proposed changes to standards cannot lower current requirements, with implementation plans due in 60 days and within six months.
A panel at the Brookings Institution confirmed that physical standards for women in the military have not been lowered, emphasizing their contributions and the need for equality in combat roles.

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Hegseth orders 'sex-neutral' combat fitness tests, raising concern from military women

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the military to develop 'sex-neutral' physical fitness standards for combat roles.

13 hours ago·United States

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Missoulian

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Hegseth took totally inappropriate chances

What if your son or daughter was a pilot for the Air Force or Navy and you knew they sometimes fl ew dangerous missions for our country? Would you be comfortable having them serve under a defense secretary who is…

14 hours ago·Missoula, United States

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Military's array of standard tests under review

WASHINGTON — The defense secretary's decision to review military standards on combat and physical fitness and appearance opens a Pandora's box of widely differing rules among the services.

14 hours ago·Cherokee County, United States

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Hegseth outlines new physical requirements for all military branches in video announcement

The Defense Department is conducting a comprehensive review of physical fitness standards across all combat roles.

1 day ago·Portland, United States

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Hegseth Is Right To Hold Men And Women To The Same Standard

Either a service member can meet the requirements for a specialty and unit, or she cannot. All standards should be age- and sex-neutral.

1 day ago·United States

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Defense Secretary Hegseth Orders Review of Military Fitness Standards for Combat Roles

Hegseth orders gender-neutral fitness standards for combat roles, sparking debate on military readiness and job classifications. #USMilitary #MilitaryFitness #CombatFitness

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