Beef-up Military Officials" Stamina
From 1999 the physical test for high military officials will be strengthened, and in the event of failure the member will be discharged from the army. These new requirements are to increase the intensity and commitment to faithful duty among high level officials.The Ministry of National Defense on October 27 announced that they decided to intensify nominal stamina measure tests.
The testing range covers non-commissioned officer right up to the colonel level, and they should pass 3 diffent kind of tests among chin-ups, 1.5km run, sit-ups, broad jump, and push-ups.
Testing is held in March and April and each individual will be given two opportunities to pass. If a member fails one test item, they will be discharged from the service, the Ministry added.
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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