The percentage of non-judicial and administrative punishments is on the rise.
Army officials said that the service will not make additional changes to the Army Combat Fitness Test that was released in October.
The sergeant major and others see physical training as critical for leadership development.
The program ends in July, but officials have requested more time.
The additional skill identifier would be a four-week home station course. The special qualification identifier would take 12 weeks.
Nearly double the number of troops will take part in the annual exercise this month.
Despite contributing the most recruits to the Army, Southern states had the most musculoskeletal injuries due to poor physical fitness.
Soldiers must hit at least 80 points in each Army Combat Fitness Test category.
A soldier in the Oklahoma National Guard died earlier this month during a training mishap.
The change is part of a Navy-wide campaign aimed at improving accessions, retention and attrition.
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