US military to lift ban on trans personnel

[Bengalzona]

(06-25-2016, 12:37 PM)bfine32 Wrote: Grooming standards have been getting more and more relaxed. There's the recent case of the Sikh officer that has been permitted to keep his long hair, beard, and wear a turban. It will be interesting to see the fallout.

I've always thought that APFT should be based on MOS (job). Some jobs are more physically demanding than others. I can also see it soon going to a Pass/Fail and no points awarded

 
Grooming standards ought to be unisex as well IMO, but the Army seems to be going a different direction on that.

I agree. APFT should be MOS-related solely. Maybe a base standard for everyone, as well. But some jobs do require more strength. You're gonna want someone who can consistently tote and load mortar shells, missiles, artillery rounds, etc. in those jobs.