Why Army Standards Must Be High 💪
SGM Mullinax and SMA Weimer discuss how raising standards transforms Army culture and why settling for less isn't an option.

The Jedburgh Podcast
3.6K views • Jun 21, 2025

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When standards are raised, culture changes. In this clip from The Jedburgh Podcast, SGM Chris Mullinax and SMA Mike Weimer discuss the rollout of the Army’s updated Blue Book, why exceeding expectations is the foundation of elite performance, and how establishing a warfighting culture starts with redefining what it means to be fit, ready, and accountable.
Fran Racioppi leads the conversation with these senior Army leaders on the importance of consistent standards and why the Army is always evolving to meet the demands of future battlefields.
About the Guests:
SGM Chris Mullinax is the senior enlisted leader in the US Army G3/5/7 leading plans and operations. SMA Mike Weimer is the Sergeant Major of the Army, responsible for the well-being, standards, and readiness of over one million Soldiers.
We Cover:
-Why the Army redefined its physical standards
-The structure and evaluation of the new Army Fitness Test
Highlights:
00:00 SMA Weimer drops in
00:39 Distributing the Blue Book
04:40 Competition on a Pedestal
09:58 Upholding Army standards
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/HZ0e1fugXxg
The Jedburgh Podcast and the Jedburgh Media Channel are an official program of The Green Beret Foundation.
The Jedburgh Podcast is brought to you by University of Health and Performance, developing the next generation of fitness entrepreneurs from our Veterans.
Learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video versions on YouTube.
The opinions presented on the The Jedburgh Podcast and the Jedburgh Media Channel are the opinions of our guests and creator and host Fran Racioppi. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Green Beret Foundation and the Green Beret Foundation assumes no liability for their accuracy; nor does Green Beret Foundation endorse any political candidate or any political party.
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#bluebook #mikeweimer #chrismullinax #jedburghpodcast #usarmy #fitnesstest
Fran Racioppi leads the conversation with these senior Army leaders on the importance of consistent standards and why the Army is always evolving to meet the demands of future battlefields.
About the Guests:
SGM Chris Mullinax is the senior enlisted leader in the US Army G3/5/7 leading plans and operations. SMA Mike Weimer is the Sergeant Major of the Army, responsible for the well-being, standards, and readiness of over one million Soldiers.
We Cover:
-Why the Army redefined its physical standards
-The structure and evaluation of the new Army Fitness Test
Highlights:
00:00 SMA Weimer drops in
00:39 Distributing the Blue Book
04:40 Competition on a Pedestal
09:58 Upholding Army standards
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/HZ0e1fugXxg
The Jedburgh Podcast and the Jedburgh Media Channel are an official program of The Green Beret Foundation.
The Jedburgh Podcast is brought to you by University of Health and Performance, developing the next generation of fitness entrepreneurs from our Veterans.
Learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video versions on YouTube.
The opinions presented on the The Jedburgh Podcast and the Jedburgh Media Channel are the opinions of our guests and creator and host Fran Racioppi. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Green Beret Foundation and the Green Beret Foundation assumes no liability for their accuracy; nor does Green Beret Foundation endorse any political candidate or any political party.
The Jedburgh Podcast Media Links:
Website: https://greenberetfoundation.org/the-jedburgh-podcast/
Podcast Platforms: https://pod.link/1558608802
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jedburgh-podcast/id1558608802
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjwLO30XwINzemy9NEsuA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jedburghpodcast/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-jedburgh-podcast
X: https://twitter.com/JedburghPodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jedburghpodcast/
Email: fran@jedburghpodcast.com
#bluebook #mikeweimer #chrismullinax #jedburghpodcast #usarmy #fitnesstest
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Jun 21, 2025
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