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and. right and. the purpose of the army is physical fitness program is to prepare you for the strenuous activity the just plain hard work of life. a soldier who's not in shape physically threatens the security of himself. his unit and the nation he is defending. if you get in good physical condition and stay that way, you

have to exercise. all the technology of modern warfare and the abundance of mechanized and computerized equipment haven't changed the picture, the physical condition. the individual soldier is still prime importance. no matter what his job? a soldier can do it better if he's fit. when recruits arrive at the basic combat training center, most of them are not up to the physical requirements of soldiering requirements. that must include the ability to go all out for long periods of time in of crisis or emergency and the ordinary work of the military routine. vigorous, though it may be still cannot bring the men up to the necessary level of conditioning. that's why they need the benefits of the physical fitness

program. to commanders are always commenting. the poor condition of recruits. julius caesar probably had the complaint today. it's something, a national problem. but today, a great deal is known about how to remedy the problem. soon after you arrive at bct, you will begin to encounter that remedy in action. under the expert and watchful care of your drill sergeant, you'll. you'll run run. and you'll exercise uncoordinated first. you'll be gradually introduced. the initial stages of the physical fitness program. it's a program that is carefully planned, thoroughly organized and expertly conducted, embodying the latest advances in the field of physical

conditioning. and and yet it's a program that cannot succeed without. your help. just going through the motions won't produce results. you have to participate with. spirit and enthusiasm. execute the exercise with. circumvent command. o. o. o. o. one. as the weeks go by, you will notice rapid improvement. this is part of conditioning drill one, which is widely in the physical fitness program. professor. you'll be taught to give your own commands to keep up your interest and help you develop a sense of participation and leadership and.

these drills exercise all major muscle groups and develops to do your job and endurance carry it on for long periods of time. remember every component of physical fitness must be developed strength, endurance, coordinate and agility. a soldier cannot afford a weakness. marching has many virtues, but it is a good but by itself cannot fitness. it does more the legs than the arms and shoulders and does not sufficiently touch your heart and respiratory system. but as long as there's an army, you can. there will be marching. band. running is a highly important element of the conditioning

program. running is the best way known. build up your wind and respiratory and if all aspects fitness. this is the most neglected civilian life. wind sprints help to prepare you for that extra burst of exertion. exercise periods preceded by warm up preparation and followed by a cooling off break in accordance with accepted prescription. most of your conditioning activities will be packaged a 15 minute unit or unit, a period of vigorous sustained is better than a long, leisurely workout. and early in your basic combat training. you'll be given your first physical combat proficient c ten or pc.

this is a way of reading your fitness and gives the army a yards stick for measuring your improvement and. the efficiency of the fitness program. men in need of additional training are assisted at special training companies located at each training center center, and there are five test events, including the 40 yard low crawl. this event is done against the clock and gauges your coordination and in performing one of the physical military skills that. on the horizontal ladder you are scored on the number of rungs can make in a minute. this is a measure of your arm and shoulder strength and your general muscular endurance endurance. the dodge run and jump event test your speed and agility over a course requiring sharp changes in direction.

the 150 yard man carry evaluates your ability to carry man or perhaps a greater than normal load at a fast pace pace. the fifth event is the mile run. the pc is on the basis of 100 points for exceptional perform in each event, making 500 a perfect score. minimum army fitness standards require you to score a total of 300 points to be judged combat ready. you must score at least 60 points in each event. you will probably also find out during first days of bct about the aches and pains wysocki added with the toughening stage of conditioning. this toughening period of discomfort lasts usually only a week or two. then you'll enter the gradual improvement stage of conditioning as the soreness disappears and your increase at first, your improvement may be dramatically rapid as you find

yourself accomplishing feats with ease that were beyond you not long ago. the obstacle course helps to master the acts of running, jumping, vaulting, climbing and other valuable physical skills while at the same time providing you with a competitive challenge. you will usually be allowed to go at your own speed, matching yourself against the course and not the clock clock. go. run in the top and. strenuous grass drill. the exercises are not done in cadence, but at the best speed of the individual. but don't try loafing. you may wonder sometimes just when you achieve a certain level performance why the drills seem to get rougher and the rest shorter. that's the overload principle in operation. if you are to progress and benefit from the exercise, it

must extend you beyond your previous limits. that's how you improve. guerrilla. exercises are another example of rigorous but excellent conditioning you will encounter in basic combat training. return. them back, terry. and guerrilla refers to stealthy fighters and the exercise are aimed at strengthening all major muscles and increasing your flexibility. the moveable strength circuit is a layout of exercise equipment which you use in rotation to improve your muscular prowess

prowess. and. introduction of different types. exercise activity into the program. provides variety and balance and keeps you from getting bored. and you will be taught combative techniques that for a high degree of conditioning and rapid response. harry left vertical troop who due to subversion and guerrilla type which confronts us in the world today both combat arms and supports service soldiers must be skilled in close combat fighting all round, but from from. work ready now? stop and go now i've learned a lot from what i did. practically no.

pugel training allows you to test your bayonet skill against a live opponent who can think, move and strike back. if you don't get the other fellow, he'll get you. you'll also be introduced to duel competitive without benefit of padding. these are designed to develop aggressiveness and give you confidence in your ability to. overcome an opponent. basic hand-to-hand combat training teaches you how to deal the enemy at close quarters. say bring foot back right. but kick him. to become expert in these hand-to-hand combat skills takes a lot of practice in combat training you will be taught methods, bringing your man down quickly. one method is the head twist

takedown. you'll also engage, in some simple and vigorous group contests throughout. you'll get some of conditioning activity just about every day. regularity being an principle of fitness, training training. if or when you take your second piece near end of the cycle, you can judge the results of the conditioning program for yourself. average scores indicate that most of you will be in the best shape of your lives. every effort is made to help you learn and qualify. some of you will have qualified during your second pcp as result of having received personal attention.

special company is located in each center. assist those with difficulties. this effective in bringing men up to qualifying who might otherwise be separated out as unsuited for army life. when basic combat training is over, you should be well on your way to becoming a soldier. technically mentally and physically fit. in the army. however, your physical training never stops. next you will go on to advanced individual training or under the army branch or service to which you are assigned. this trip may take you across the base or across the country. however, no matter where you go, you'll find that the physical fitness program is there ahead

of you and an important part of that program will continue to be the catalyst authentic drill like this conditioning to. during individual training. a lot your time will be devoted to instructional as you acquire the technical skills associated with your os. but every effort will be made keep you moving forward on your condition. earnings schedule. if you find yourself in infantry ip, your fitness training will have especially high priority. as part of this training. there will be the rifle drill which is primarily designed to strengthen the arms and shoulders. all condition activities in a course will tend to be at a faster pace and with shorter periods.

the log drill is another set you will meet in your training. this is particularly good for developing coordination and introducing an of teamwork. by the time you reach 80, you know the formal drill routines by heart and be able to execute them with. snap and precision. whether you're an infantry or not, you'll keep on marching out to the firing range. bivouac area or just in training areas. speed marching, which involves periods of quick time and time pace builds up your endurance and has vital military applications. combat. tactical advantage many times been gained by a unit that was able to move rapidly and, show

up unexpectedly in another of the battle area. bit troops can make four or five miles an hour or miles in 4 hours. if. the rugged grass drills are also an effective part of the physical training program. the routines of grass drill number two executed at rapid speed are more difficult and complicated than drill one. if you can maintain activity for a full 5 minutes, you know that shaping up in good style. the very toughness of the drill challenge is you to keep going. another event that presents a clear challenge is the confidence course and obstacle course with some high flying thrills.

with obstacles named tough one. the swinger the tarzan and the slide for life. this is obviously not for the timid. and you know you'll be encouraged to yourself against the lofty challenges of the course because conquering it can give you important self confidence and assurance. that. on the bayonet course you can perfect your bayonet techniques against a variety of targets while advancing in a simulated attack. by their construction. the targets indicate the type of assault to be used against.

and in hiit you will receive advanced hand to hand combat training as skill increases. you will learn the more demanding parries counters and takedowns. teen contests will also a part of your schedule. soccer. a good game to play during the improvement of your fitness development. it's fast and energetic and does not require a long preparation, a high degree of skill to enjoy enjoy. by the end, your advanced individual training, you will probably have reached the sustaining stage of conditioning. having attained level of fitness beyond which you could progress only with unusual effort. and. you might not be able to go 15

rounds in the boxing, but you're in top shape and to handle even the most strenuous assignment, which the army is likely to give you in the line of duty. unless of, course, you should choose to qualify as a paratrooper or volunteer for ranger special forces training in case the standards have to be changed a little. parachute troops because of the physically rough nature of their job must undergo particularly rigorous. by the time he is ready to take his first jumps, the conditioning rivals that of the professional athletes. it has to. evolve here as a ranger. you will learn many skills and

negotiation. the confidence course is one of the requirements. rangers develop a high level of physical skill and usually far exceed the basic qualifying level in the pc. special forces troops similarly must be physically conditioned and beyond the average soldier to carry out their arduous anti guerrilla. and. little. stealth and surprise are

essential. hand-to-hand combat techniques may be the only weapons at your disposal disposal. for special missions of this nature. only troops with exceptional skills are employed. this is the payoff. the army's physical fitness continues at the unit. whatever unit you join after advanced individual training, you will have to stay in top physical shape. even technicians and, airborne specialists function better when in condition. you'll still get plenty of

marching exercise drills and conditioning activities during unit training. some forms of physical training will added. for instance, team sports and intramural leagues, emphasizing unit loyalties will be included. other team requiring less skill also staged so that all participate on. in unit training. cross-country allows for team and individual competition and is an excellent activity for keeping up your stamina and endurance.

regular workouts on the big strength circuit will help you sustain your muscular strength and. you utilize the equipment at one station of the circuit or prescribed period and then move on the next station until all our coverage. quarters. survival training is emphasized in unit programs. because there is more at a permanent station for teaching these important skills qualifying tests include a blindfold jump from the diving board and equipment removal underwater. plus a 15 meters swim with rifle and equipment using the side stroke.

and hand-to-hand combat training gets continued attention. unit training. and the of all this physical preparation whether basic combat training, advanced individual training or unit training, is to make you a soldier capable of performing your military in training or combat and a high level of proficiency while maintaining a reserve of strength to meet emergency demand. this holds true not for infantry riflemen and the specially trained troops, but for all branches of the army assault and support forces in. that there is work to be done in every part. the battlefield.

and. under today's military realities, the physical conditioning of army troops cannot be put aside for a last minute attention. there may not be time for physical. must be constantly maintained maintained. when. forces can be airlifted to part of the world within a single day. today's soldiers had better physically prepared to meet the challenge before he gets there.

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