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Army Launches 30-Minute Fitness Test to Cut Overweight Rates

4/25/2026

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The U.S. Army launched a Field Test for troops after Pete Hegseth’s call.
The 30-minute test includes runs, push-ups, a sprint, sandbag lifts and a drill.
Troops have a 365-day grace period, with two failures causing discharge or reassignment and Guard/Reserve alternating with the Fitness Test.
2023 data show 70 % of soldiers are overweight/obese, prompting Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to say the test aims to boost readiness and well-being.

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Story summary

The U.S. Army launched a Field Test for troops after Pete Hegseth’s call.
The 30-minute test includes runs, push-ups, a sprint, sandbag lifts and a drill.
Troops have a 365-day grace period, with two failures causing discharge or reassignment and Guard/Reserve alternating with the Fitness Test.
2023 data show 70 % of soldiers are overweight/obese, prompting Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to say the test aims to boost readiness and well-being.