The removal of the standing power throw from the ACFT represents a smarter, more combat-relevant assessment of soldiers, the authors of this op-ed argue. (Ssg. Armando R. Limon/U.S. Army) The recent ...

The recent removal of the standing power throw from the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) has prompted some to cry foul, as argued in an op-ed published last week in Military Times, claiming the move ...

The Army announced two major changes to its fitness standards Monday: soldiers in 21 combat jobs will have to pass a gender-neutral test, while the standing power throw — occasionally called the ‘yeet ...

The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) represents a significant evolution in assessing the readiness of U.S. soldiers. Introduced after years of research, fielding and evaluation, this six-event test was ...

The recent removal of the standing power throw from the Army's fitness test threatens to undermine the test's comprehensiveness and effectiveness, the author of this op-ed argues. (SSgt. Armando Limon ...