Over the past 20 years, to say that all branches of the military have changed their fitness testing and standards is an ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Marine recruits conduct an initial strength assessment at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 6, 2025. (Cpl.

A new five-level qualification program will replace the current three-tier system of basic, intermediate and advanced swim qualifications.

The U.S. Marine Corps is slated to implement a sex-neutral physical fitness test scoring system for Marines with combat military occupational specialities beginning Jan. 1, 2026, according to a recent ...