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Army 2 Mile Run Time: AFT Standards, Scoring, Training

Army 2 Mile Run Time: AFT Standards, Scoring, Training

Army 2 Mile Run Time: AFT Standards, Scoring, TrainingCombat Fitness
Published on: 18/04/2026

Army 2 mile run time under the AFT — standards by age and gender, 60-to-100 point scoring, plus the training, pacing, and breathing to drop seconds off your run.

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What Is PT in the Military? Meaning, Standards & Daily Workouts

What Is PT in the Military? Meaning, Standards & Daily Workouts

What Is PT in the Military? Meaning, Standards & Daily WorkoutsCombat Fitness
Published on: 13/04/2026

PT in the military stands for Physical Training — the daily, mandatory group workout that builds mission readiness. Learn what PT is, what a session looks like, and how PT test scores shape every service member's career.

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18X Contract Length: How Long the Army Special Forces Pipeline Really Takes

18X Contract Length: How Long the Army Special Forces Pipeline Really Takes

18X Contract Length: How Long the Army Special Forces Pipeline Really TakesCombat Fitness
Published on: 30/03/2026

How long is an 18X contract? Most Green Beret candidates owe 4–5 years active duty. See the full pipeline timeline — OSUT, SFAS, and the Q Course — explained.

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Navy Weight Requirements: Height/Weight Chart & 2026 BCA Guide

Navy Weight Requirements: Height/Weight Chart & 2026 BCA Guide

Navy Weight Requirements: Height/Weight Chart & 2026 BCA GuideCombat Fitness
Published on: 30/03/2026

Navy weight requirements for 2026: how the height/weight chart, the new waist-to-height ratio screen, and the BCA work — and how to check if you qualify at home.

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