[fortheDeclaration]

They have lowered the weight of the packs to 35lb's, when it use to be 70 lbs.

To be a combat veterinarian, the completion of the forced march is required.

The point is, that one is must be able to do more then survive the hike, one must be able to march and fight after one arrives at the destination.

[fireman15]

So what happens to the other 83% of men and women who historically haven’t been able to pass this cake walk?