Megan Frame, faculty research associate, University

Megan Frame, faculty research associate, University of Pittsburgh, observes as a volunteer with the Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force undergoes a physical assessment at the University of Pittsburgh Human Performance Center, Oct. 21, 2014. From October 2014 to July 2015, the Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force will conduct individual and collective skills training in designated combat arms occupational specialties in order to facilitate the standards based assessment of the physical performance of Marines in a simulated operating environment performing specific ground combat arms tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)