Over the past 20 years, to say that all branches of the military have changed their fitness testing and standards is an ...
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Marine Corps to ramp up swim test difficulty
Beginning Oct. 1, Marines will qualify under five water survival levels: Basic, Novice, Competent, Proficient and Advanced.
The Marines will now have five water survival qualification levels: Basic, Novice, Competent, Proficient, and Advanced.
A new five-level qualification program will replace the current three-tier system of basic, intermediate and advanced swim qualifications.
The Marine Corps has dropped its long-standing height-and-weight screening process. MARADMIN 066/26, released Feb. 26, 2026, finalizes the switch to waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) as the primary ...
As you’re dishing up your big Thanksgiving meal, be sure to save room for this big ol’ helping of motivation. Gen. Eric M. Smith, the 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, dropped a quick video on ...
Sgt. Major Carlos Ruiz shared his fitness routine for longevity at 50. Ruiz balances cardio, resistance training, and recovery to maintain Marine Corps fitness. He emphasizes hydration, proper gear, ...
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 ...
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