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Army PRT – Preparation and Recovery 2024

The United States Army Physical Readiness Training (PRT) program is a comprehensive training regimen that prepares soldiers for the physical demands of combat. PRT sessions always include the following elements:  Exercises performed during preparation prepare soldiers for more intense PRT activities.  Recovery exercises are performed at the end of every PRT session to gradually and safely bring the body …

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Active and Reserve Components 2024

ACTIVE AND RESERVE COMPONENTS This section covers PRT programs for the active and reserve component (RC) forces. It also provides an overview of the Army training management process and its relationship to the development of individual and unit PRT programs. ACTIVE Active component PRT includes unit, individual, reconditioning, and special conditioning programs. UNIT The goal …

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Reconditioning in Army PRT 2024

RECONDITIONING Injuries, illnesses, and other medical setbacks pose challenges to the military’s readiness. It’s crucial for leaders to understand and manage injury risks while conducting rigorous training.  INJURIES EXPLAINED Focus on Musculoskeletal Conditions:  These injuries are most impacted by proper PRT practices. Note: According to the DoD Injury Surveillance and Prevention Work Group, injuries are …

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Army Temporary profile

An Army temporary profile, often called a temporary physical profile, is a medical document that outlines specific limitations or restrictions temporarily placed on a soldier’s duties and physical activities. Army Medical professionals will issue this profile to a soldier, typically after he or she has undergone medical evaluation or treatment for an injury, illness, or …

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army basic Combat training (BCT)

The US military has six branches to it, each with their own boot camps and basic training that transitions civilians into service members. What goes on during that training? What does it take to get into each of these branches? What’s up everyone? General discharge here. This video is going to go over the basic …

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Thigh Stretch

RECOVERY DRILL, EXERCISE 4: THIGH STRETCH Purpose: This exercise develops flexibility of the front of the thigh and the hip flexor muscles (Figure 6-102). Starting Position: Seated position, arms at sides and palms on the ground. Position 1:  On the command, “Ready, STRETCH,” roll onto the right side and place the right forearm on the ground, perpendicular to …

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Traits

TRAITS The success or failure of the PRT program depends upon the quality of its leadership. Leadership is the process of influencing Soldiers by providing purpose, direction, and motivation. The best outcome results only when Soldiers extend themselves completely in strenuous physical activities and perform all exercises in the prescribed form. Officers and NCOs lead, …

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Obstacle Courses

OBSTACLE COURSES Conditioning and CFOC confidence obstacle courses as prescribed in this chapter must comply with installation safety requirements. Considerable time and effort must be expended to teach Soldiers how to correctly negotiate conditioning and confidence obstacles. Soldiers are required to receive instruction for each obstacle negotiated, have each obstacle demonstrated to standard by a …

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Basic Combat Training

BASIC COMBAT TRAINING The training program in BCT provides foundational fitness and fundamental motor skill development. New Soldiers report to BCT at various levels of physical readiness and ability. During the first weeks of training, the focus is on progressive training of the whole body. To minimize the risk of injury, Soldiers must perform exercises …

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Terrain Run (TR)

TERRAIN RUN TThe TR applies the train for combat proficiency concept to PRT. Running through local training areas, over hills, and around obstacles improves mobility, endurance, and the ability to stop, start, and change direction. Terrain running is designed to be conducted with small unit integrity. This type of running is best performed by squads …

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