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Is the Army future soldier prep course putting recruits at risk?

Is the Army future soldier prep course putting recruits at risk?

Federal Newscast · Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

February 28, 20256m 28s

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The Defense Department Office of Inspector General found that recruits who went through the Army’s future soldier prep course did not receive medical services, such as metabolic and cardiovascular screenings, assessments by a dietitian or medical clearance before proceeding to basic training. The inspector general found that many trainees far exceeded the Army body fat standards before starting the prep course. The future soldier prep course was designed to help recruits meet academic and physical standards before starting basic training. The news comes after the service managed to meet its recruitment goals in 2024, mainly due to the success of the prep course .

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