US army rolls out ‘sex-neutral’ fitness test—what it means for women in combat

The U.S. Army will soon require women in combat roles to meet the same physical fitness standards as men, a policy shift effective June 1st, with full enforcement by January 2026. This follows Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's directive to eliminate gender-based scoring differences. The revised Army Fitness Test replaces the ACFT, impacting 21 combat specialties.

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