Marines start physical tests for 29 MOS. Are they a step ahead of the Army? Will the Army follow their lead?

2015-10-06T22:04:39-04:00

I have mentioned this in the past. The Marines just put this into effect. I don't see how a general test is good for all MOS in the military. What we have learned is that we aren't all the same and have to perform at different levels. Of these jobs the Marines made gender neutral standards. I don't even have an issue if a female wants to try as long as she can pass. I have seen guys in the infantry that shouldn't have been there. But it just seems that the Marines are spearheading this from a different approach. I am not sure how this will affect the Army or if it will at all. But I do like the how they are implementing this for their MOS's.

Marines unveil new gender-neutral standards for 29 jobs

Marine Corps officials have unveiled new physical standards for more than two dozen ground combat jobs. They took effect Sept. 30.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 6 at 2015 10:12 PM

2015-10-06T22:12:33-04:00

Great post CPT Private RallyPoint Member !

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 6 at 2015 10:33 PM

2015-10-06T22:33:43-04:00

Sounds like it might me an interesting concept and might be relevant to the Army.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 6 at 2015 10:56 PM

2015-10-06T22:56:05-04:00

The Army will not be following suit.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 7 at 2015 9:36 AM

2015-10-07T09:36:07-04:00

I've been hoping the Army will do this for years. It's the only impartial gender neutral system that I can think of. It makes no sense we promote all MOS with the same PT standards. Infantry should have a higher standard than personnel or finance. The MOS test needs to adequately reflect true job requirements. More upper body strength for mechanics more endurance for light infantry.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Oct 7 at 2015 9:26 PM

2015-10-07T21:26:34-04:00

CPT Private RallyPoint Member You know, in 'A' school, I once saw a drunk Marine throw up on his boots (Pizza, evidently), then reach down and eat a piece of pepperoni stuck on his shoe. So I've always kind of thought that Marines were nuts, lol. But evidently, with this, they're the only sane players in the house --who'd'a thunkit?! Here's to hoping the Nav follows suit.