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JOHN M. McHUGH: “There has been some discussion that our examination and attempt to establish what we call MOS-specific physical…”

On the recordMarch 18, 2015
There has been some discussion that our examination and attempt to establish what we call MOS-specific physical requirements is intended to lower standards to facilitate bringing women into certain jobs, and that is simply not the case.
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JOHN M. McHUGH
New York

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McHugh clarifies that new physical requirements for military roles are not aimed at lowering standards for women.

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