The Combat Fitness Test (CFT) is a physical fitness test of the United States Marine Corps, and is used in complement to the USMC Physical Fitness Test (PFT). The CFT is a 300-point test with an emphasis on functional fitness related to operational demands. Males and females perform the same exercises but are scored differently, and adjustments are also made for age. Passing … [Read more...]
Army Recruiting Tests ‘Micro-targeting’ in Chicago Neighborhoods
APRIL 8, 2019 - A recruiting pilot program in Chicago has increased the number of young men and women responding to the Army's messaging in that city by about 16 percent. "We took a very hard look at ourselves and how we're communicating to 17- to 24-year-olds in the country," Under Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy said March 21 during a presentation at the Center for … [Read more...]
ACFT Ensures Soldiers Are Lethal, Physically Conditioned For Multi-Domain Operations
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 - The Army's most important weapons system is the Soldier. To overmatch the enemy in multi-domain operations, Soldiers must demonstrate physical fitness levels required for combat. The Army Combat Fitness Test ensures that Soldiers are physically conditioned for that fight. The ACFT will improve lethality, transform the Army's physical fitness culture, … [Read more...]
Army Secretary Esper Focuses on Improving Army’s Recruiting Efforts
JULY 10, 2018, Fort George G. Meade, MD - In an effort to grow the force to a half million by 2028, the Army must continue to refine recruiting outreach efforts, said Secretary of the Army Dr. Mark T. Esper. During a brief visit with 1st Recruiting Brigade at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, on Friday, Esper had the opportunity to swear in eight enlisted recruits for the … [Read more...]
Prepare For The ASVAB With JobTestPrep
Preparing for the ASVAB test is essential to succeeding. Your score on the test will determine a great deal of your future in the U.S. Military, and therefore you should aim to score as high as possible. Here are a few tips on preparing for the test: It is important that you dedicate ample time to study, but you also want to be sure not to overdo it! Rest is crucial to … [Read more...]