I have been serving for over 12 years and I was just reading an article about what the standards should be for physical fitness. I was so disgusted with what they believe the standard should be. It seems to me they lower the standard every year. I will admit I am in shape and I take care of myself. But I am sick and tired of seeing other military personal over weight. It also stated that this standard is right across the board regardless of what trade they are in. How can this be? I see way to many people in the military that are over weight. why doesn't the higher ups fix this problem. It does make the military look bad. And to think that If I am over seas and I for some reason get shout, would this person being over weight be able to assist me by pulling me back to safety?
Does anyone else agree with me on this?

shygrneyzs

Both my youngest brother and his wife were career Army. My brother retired four years ago and my sister-in-law retired last year. My sister-in-law could not meet her physical requirements for the last three of her years but she maintained her status. Maybe it made a difference that she was not front line, as in infantry. For my brother, it would have made a big difference to be even over his weight limit by 5 lbs.

While I extremely proud of both of them for their services, I am also deeply thankful they are both in different careers with no chances of going overseas again and again.

Scottish2008

I am proud of being a solder. But it would be nice to see all the solders in shape. Don't forget regardless of what job you do in the military you first job is the protect your country. Pro Patria

hjpan

Scottish2008

I some what agree. No matter what MOC you are. You are always still a solder first. That's why everyone does basic training. Just a thought