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Army drops 'living pulse' requirement amid recruiting crisis

Army drops 'living pulse' requirement amid recruiting crisis

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Clay Beyersdorfer
Jul 05, 2022
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By Clay Beyersdorfer

WASHINGTON — In the latest in a series of moves to address poor recruiting numbers, the Army is tossing its mandate for potential recruits to have a living pulse.

An official announcement is expected “within the next week,” which will reportedly waive the longstanding “living-breathing heartbeat” requirement to enlist, and will apply …

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