Army Security Force Assistance Brigades, known as SFAB, are specialized units that train, advise, and assist partner nation forces around the world.
They are the Army’s primary tool for building partner capacity without putting large numbers of conventional troops on … Click Here To Read the rest
The National Guard is a military force that serves both state and federal missions.
Members support domestic operations, overseas missions, and community-based responses as required.
National Guard service is typically performed alongside civilian employment or education.
This article outlines commonly … Click Here To Read the rest
Each branch of the U.S. military maintains its own uniform types and regulations that service members are required to follow.
The U.S. Army enforces detailed and long-standing uniform standards that govern appearance, wear, and authorized combinations for different duties and … Click Here To Read the rest
The Army recently updated its Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) to better evaluate if a soldier is physically combat-ready.
Physical fitness is critical in the Army.
First, physical fitness has obvious physical benefits.
Also, fitness has psychological benefits, including reducing … Click Here To Read the rest
The Army tape test is one method used to estimate a Soldier’s body fat percentage when height and weight screening indicates they may exceed standard limits.
It is part of how the Army evaluates body composition alongside physical fitness requirements.… Click Here To Read the rest
