Army researchers testing strength to better match soldiers to jobs

SGT Jim Z. — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 19:09:19 -0400

http://www.stripes.com/news/us/army-researchers-testing-strength-to-better-match-soldiers-to-jobs-1.333318

Weights, medicine balls and other common exercise gear are being studied at Fort Carson this month as a way to test future soldiers on their fitness for combat. It's part of an Army initiative that seeks to open all combat jobs to women by 2016. But the research will set standards for men, too.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 10 at 2015 3:38 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 03:38:31 -0400

This is understandable to some MOS since brute strength is necessary.