Matthew Schweers | U.S. Naval Institute

Articles by Matthew Schweers

Recruits train during their first weeks of boot camp at U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, IL. A specialized set of physical fitness requirements tailored to specific jobs would increase the Navy’s ability to meet its recruiting goals.

Missing the Mark: Reevaluating Eligibility to Serve

By Lieutenant Commander Matthew Schweers, U.S. Navy

March 2024

The Navy needs a new approach to evaluating eligibility.