In this op-ed, the author argues the Army's outdated body composition policies are quietly eroding the readiness, health and ...

In June 2023, the Army moved to assessing body fat using a tape measurement around the waist only.

The Army is grappling with a staggering attrition rate among newly enlisted troops, even as recent recruiting figures suggest the service is clawing its way out of a yearslong enlistment crisis.

In this op-ed, the author argues the Army’s outdated body composition policies are quietly eroding the readiness, health and performance of the force. (Pfc. Lilliana Fraser/Army) The Army’s ...