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Pentagon reinstates strict fitness tests and weight standards, reversing gender-neutral reforms.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has reinstated strict twice-yearly physical fitness tests and height/weight standards across the military, emphasizing physical readiness as essential for combat effectiveness.
He criticized unfit service members, including senior officers, and restored the highest male fitness standards for combat roles, reversing previous gender-neutral reforms.
While critics, including media figures and analysts, argue the focus on pushups and weight is outdated and potentially discriminatory, supporters cite historical precedent and the importance of physical stamina in leadership under extreme conditions.
The move comes amid concerns over declining fitness in the U.S. population and its impact on recruitment and unit cohesion.
El Pentágono restablece estrictas pruebas de aptitud y normas de peso, revirtiendo las reformas de género neutro.