Re:U.S. Army Camouflage Improvement Explained (2013)
by Retric on Monday August 01, 2022 @03:56PM
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It was a diagnostic test. Like how a loss of fuel efficiency is a sign that something is wrong with an engine, if someone can’t meet the standard something has gone wrong. Which is why it was treated as a pure pass fail.
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Re:U.S. Army Camouflage Improvement Explained (2013)
by imwillofficial on Monday August 01, 2022 @04:11PM
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It’s a standards test, where failing can potentially get you kicked out.
While also used as a diagnostic to let you know if you’re slipping, its primary and only stated purpose is to uphold an objective standard.
This makes variations by age and sex concessions to that goal, rather than design elements.
Re:U.S. Army Camouflage Improvement Explained (2013)
by Retric on Monday August 01, 2022 @05:34PM
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The standards test is different. Occupational Physical Assessment Test results are Unqualified, Moderate, Significant, or Heavy which is then used to decide if someone meets an appropriate standard.
Meanwhile the Army would sometimes retain people incapable of passing the old age and gender standard. As an extreme example people with missing limbs could be retained.