Army disregarded physical fitness standards to hit recruitment goals

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 Preparatory Course Places Trainees At Increased Risk of Adverse Health Effects,” found that recruiters and leadership at the Army Training Center and Fort Jackson admitted recruits … Continue reading Army disregarded physical fitness standards to hit recruitment goals