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What Field Manual (FM) provides Soldiers and leaders with the doctrine of Army physical readiness training?
FM 7-22, Army Physical Readiness Training
What are the seven principles of training that are directly linked to the Army's approach to PRT?
What are the five warrior tasks and battle drills (WTBDs)?
What are the tenets of 'standards-based' training?
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What are the phases of PRT?
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What are the three principles that the conduct of Army PRT follow?
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What are the components of the PRT System?
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What are the 'Qualitative Performance Factors' of PRT?
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What are the three types of training that make up the PRT System?
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Why must Soldiers learn all exercises by name, sequence, and movement?
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What are the three phases of ARFORGEN that Commanders and PRT leaders must consider for training schedules?
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Who has responsibility for the Army Pregnancy Postpartum Physical Training (PPPT) Program?
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What areas should the commander address to prevent Soldiers from undue risk during PRT?
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What is the overall goal of the Army Physical Fitness Training Program?
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What exercises should be selected for the performance of corrective action?
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Can you use exercises as a form of corrective action?
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What factors should leaders consider when Soldiers fail to meet APFT standards?
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What Soldiers are assigned to the reconditioning program?
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What is command delivery?
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What are the 10 calisthenic exercises that comprise the preparation drill?
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What are the five, two-position exercises that comprise the recovery drill?
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Explain the scoring system for an Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT).
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What DA Form is used to record an APFT?
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What DA Form annotates exercises and activities suitable for the profiled Soldier?
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What are the distances of the APFT alternate events?
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Study Notes
Army Physical Readiness Training Overview
- FM 7-22 serves as the primary doctrine for Army physical readiness training.
Principles of Training
- Seven key principles shape the Army's PRT approach:
- Commanders are responsible for training.
- Noncommissioned Officers train soldiers at various levels.
- Training is conducted as soldiers are expected to fight.
- Training is conducted to established standards.
- Continued training aims to sustain soldiers' readiness.
- Multiechelon training enhances collective capabilities.
- Focus on developing agile leaders and organizations.
Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills (WTBD)
- Five critical WTBDs incorporate performance-based exercises:
- Shoot
- Move
- Survive
- Adapt
- Execute battle drills.
Standards-Based Training
- Key tenets include:
- Leaders enforce known standards.
- Success defined based on these standards.
- Training goals are oriented to standard, not time constraints.
Phases of PRT
- Four phases guide PRT implementation:
- Initial Conditioning Phase focuses on foundational learning.
- Toughening Phase builds fitness and movement skills.
- Sustaining Phase develops higher physical readiness as required by positions.
- Reconditioning Phase restores fitness for safe progression to toughening or sustaining.
Conduct Principles of PRT
- Three guiding principles for PRT practices:
- Precision involves strict adherence to optimal execution.
- Progression indicates systematic increases in intensity and duration.
- Integration ensures balanced training and appropriate recovery.
Components of the PRT System
- Three essential areas:
- Strength: Overcoming resistance capabilities.
- Endurance: Sustaining activities effectively.
- Mobility: Functional strength and endurance application.
Qualitative Performance Factors
- Key factors that improve mobility:
- Agility: Changing direction efficiently.
- Balance: Maintaining equilibrium.
- Coordination: Performing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Flexibility: Joint and muscle range of motion.
- Posture: Various bodily positions.
- Stability: Restoring balance against opposing forces.
- Speed: Movement rate.
- Power: Combination of strength and speed.
Types of Training in PRT
- Encompasses three training types:
- On-ground training: Maintaining ground contact.
- Off-ground training: Involves brief airborne activities.
- Combatives training: Techniques for close-range engagement.
Exercise Familiarity for Soldiers
- Understanding exercises by name and movement ensures efficient training execution.
ARFORGEN Phases
- Three phases impacting PRT schedules:
- Reset: Focus on individual and collective training tasks.
- Train/Ready: Prepares for collective deployment tasks.
- Available: Readiness for immediate alert and deployment.
Pregnancy Postpartum Physical Training (PPPT)
- Oversight of the PPPT Program is the responsibility of the U.S. Army Medical Command.
Risk Factors in PRT
- Commanders must consider:
- Environmental conditions and their impact.
- Emergency procedures readiness.
- Availability and safety of facilities.
- Age and gender differences among Soldiers.
- Individual conditioning levels within the unit.
Goal of Army Physical Fitness Training
- Aim to develop capable Soldiers prepared for duty while promoting overall health and physical readiness.
Corrective Action Exercises
- Specific low-repetition exercises may be selected for corrective actions, ensuring no more than five repetitions per drill.
Considerations for Failing APFT Standards
- Leaders should evaluate:
- Training duration and regular participation.
- Impact of prolonged deployments.
- Recovery from injuries or medical conditions.
Reconditioning Program Eligibility
- Applies to Soldiers with:
- Temporary medical profiles.
- Recently completed recovery periods.
- Permanent profiles needing special adjustments.
Command Delivery in PRT
- Commanding movements involves addressing formations while maintaining attention, except during exercises changing positions.
Preparation Drill Exercises
- Ten calisthenic exercises include:
- Bend and reach, rear lunge, high jumper, rower, squat bender, windmill, forward lunge, prone row, bent-leg body twist, and push-up.
Recovery Drill Exercises
- Five exercises include:
- Overhead arm pull, rear lunge, extend and flex, thigh stretch, single leg over.
APFT Scoring System
- Minimum score of 60 required per event and total score of 180, with maximum of 300; extended scale scoring prohibited.
Documentation Forms
- DA Form 705: Records APFT results.
- DA Form 3349: Details exercises for profiled Soldiers, including alternate aerobic events.
APFT Alternate Events
- Distances for alternate assessments cover:
- 800-yard swim, 6.2-mile stationary cycle ergometer test, 6.2-mile bicycle test, and 2.5-mile walk test.
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Test your knowledge with these flashcards based on FM 7-22, which covers the doctrine of Army physical readiness training. Familiarize yourself with the principles of training and the guidelines necessary for effective Physical Readiness Training (PRT). Perfect for Soldiers and leaders looking to enhance their training practices.
