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Duckhunter935

(16,974 posts)
1. Army retired
Fri Jan 25, 2013, 07:35 PM
Jan 2013

not sure of Marines. All soldiers must pass annual physical fitness test. Different standards based on gender and age groups. Three events, push ups, sit ups, and 2 mile run 300 maximum points. Some schools require a higher point total than the 60 point minimum per event. Some woman kicked my ass at PT. Jobs may also have physical standards. My old job had 80 pound lift for a set distance as part of a two person crew. Upper body strength may be an issue for some jobs like infantry or artillery. Air Defense always has been open to females and is considered combat arms.

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