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The Military Wants 'Human Weapon Systems,' Not Just Soldiers Who Can Do Pushups
Military leaders are fundamentally rethinking soldier performance, moving beyond traditional fitness tests to treat personnel as complex systems requiring holistic monitoring of cognitive function, metabolic health, and mission-critical task performance.
Key Takeaways
- Military leaders are shifting from traditional fitness tests to treating soldiers as 'human weapon systems' requiring holistic optimization
- The Army's Holistic Health and Fitness Academy is expanding biometric monitoring to 111 brigades
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DT Editorial Team··6 min read·via defenseone.com