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Army basic training PT exercises

Here’s what you need to know about Army PT workouts and the fitness test you need to pass at basic training camp.
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A new Department of Defense inspector general’s report revealed that the U.S. Army allowed recruits who did not meet qualifications to join. The report, “Management Advisory: Army’s Future Soldier ...
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. – The Army’s Expert Infantryman, Field Medical and Soldier badges will now share a common fitness assessment, while still maintaining the integrity and history of each ...
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) – The Army will stick to its tried-and-true physical fitness test for now while it orders more reviews of a new assessment meant to more accurately gauge combat readiness. Commanders ...
"Army Strong" is more than just a tagline — for soldiers, it’s a requirement for duty. The U.S. Army requires that all active-duty soldiers prove their physical ...
Army leaders said they haven’t replaced the PT uniform because doing so would cost money, and they have to prioritize which ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A soldier at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, performs exercise under the guidance of Emily Broda, right, deputy director of the Holistic ...
Preparing for a military career involves much more than just passing a physical fitness test. While this initial physical assessment is a crucial entry-point event, it hardly scratches the surface of ...