Air Force Tightens Up Basic Training Fitness Standards

Chief of Staff Gen. John Jumper announced July 30 the Air Force would be raising fitness standards in January. More rigorous basic military training graduation standards will take effect at Lackland Air Force Base, on October 12th.

On July 14, Basic Military Training officials unveiled a more comprehensive physical fitness program. The old program, known for years as physical conditioning, is out. Physical readiness training is in.