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Navy will continue single physical fitness assessment cycle for 2024
The Navy departed from two annual PFA cycles in July 2021.
By Diana Stancy
Air Force rolls out new exercises on fitness test ‘menu’
Airmen and guardians can mix and match shuttle runs, planks and more.
Marine Corps to re-evaluate body composition standards
Study volunteers are asked to bring their basic training records, along with PFT and CFT scores.
By Philip Athey
Here are more details on the Marine Corps’ cancelation of its Combat Fitness Test
The cancellation does not apply to Marines who have taken the CFT in 2020 and failed it.
By Philip Athey
Corps says it will accept combat fitness test waivers for Marines at particular risk from COVID-19
One event during the CFT requires Marines to buddy drag and fireman carry a comrade, eliminating any chance of social distancing.
By Philip Athey
Marine Corps to resume physical fitness, combat fitness tests after COVID-19 pause
The Marine Corps will also resume its taping protocols.
By Philip Athey
Marine Corps nature is healing, the gyms are opening again
Some major Marine installations from Lejeune, Pendleton to Quantico are opening up their gyms.
By Shawn Snow
The Corps identifies Marine who died during fitness training aboard Twentynine Palms
“On behalf of the command team, I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the Marine’s family, friends, and unit. The cause of death is currently under investigation."
By Shawn Snow
Top Marine suspends PFT
“Marines, the PFT requirement for this semi-annual period is cancelled in accordance with COVID-19 prevention guidelines.”
By Shawn Snow
No Corps-wide waiver or suspension of the PFT yet
“To date, the Marine Corps has not implemented a service-wide policy to cancel or codify the postponement of annual training requirements; however, the situation remains fluid and continues to be assessed."
By Shawn Snow
Is the Corps just running and gunning with its haircut and annual training COVID-19 policy?
There’s a battle raging on social media among Marines and veterans full of snark, discontent and frustration over what many believe is a common sense solution to shutter barbershops, relax grooming standards and scale back training.
By Shawn Snow