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USMC Officer Requirements: Your Path to a Commission

USMC Officer Requirements: Your Path to a Commission

USMC Officer Requirements: Your Path to a CommissionCombat Fitness
Published on: 15/04/2026

USMC officer requirements explained: the 4 non-negotiables, the 20–28 age window, the PFT score boards want, and the path from OCS to your commission.

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FBI Fitness Test 2026: Events, Scoring & How to Pass

FBI Fitness Test 2026: Events, Scoring & How to Pass

FBI Fitness Test 2026: Events, Scoring & How to PassCombat Fitness
Published on: 30/03/2026

The FBI fitness test changed in 2025: pull-ups replaced sit-ups and you now need 10 points. Get the four events, scoring, and an event-by-event prep plan.

Military Fitness
How to Prepare for Basic Training: 8-Week Workout Plan

How to Prepare for Basic Training: 8-Week Workout Plan

How to Prepare for Basic Training: 8-Week Workout PlanCombat Fitness
Published on: 30/03/2026

Learn how to prepare for basic training with a proven 8-week workout plan—build run endurance, push-up strength, and injury-proof recovery before you ship.

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Strength-Endurance Training for Amphibious Operations

Strength-Endurance Training for Amphibious Operations

Strength-Endurance Training for Amphibious OperationsCombat Fitness
Published on: 30/03/2026

Amphibious operations demand strength and endurance at once. Here's how to train strength-endurance for the swim-to-land transition operators actually face.

Military Fitness