The TL;DR takeaway: If you have specific goals related to physical training or the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), write down your goals!

Why does the Army use the hex-bar instead of the straight-bar during the ACFT? Is the hex-bar a safer alternative? Which is better?

The top body weight, no equipment necessary, training methods for developing strength for the ACFT and the Maximum Deadlift (MDL)

The harsh fact of the matter is that there is an increasingly large number of young Americans who are neglecting their bodies - getting soft