Maj. Gen. D.A. Sims, 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley Commanding General, has issued an update to the COVID-19 General Order. The Army said via social media that the order is effective 17 March and available at https://home.army.mil/.../all.../coronavirus-information.
Major changes include the following exceptions to the Fort Riley Mask policy: (1) outside when social distancing of 6 feet can be maintained; (2) when physically executing a graded event of an APFT or ACFT; (3) when working outside or operating machinery in situations where mask usage could increase heat-related or safety concerns.