BLUF
The U.S. Air Force is investigating the death of an airman during a physical fitness test, highlighting ongoing concerns about training safety, medical screening, and organisational responsibility in balancing readiness with personnel wellbeing.Learning Outcomes:
- Examine the risks of fitness testing in high-intensity military environments.
- Identify strategies to enhance health screening and emergency response during training.
- Apply lessons to ensure balance between readiness standards and aircrew safety.