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 …
CONDITIONING OBSTACLE COURSE Obstacle course running develops physical capacities, fundamental skills, and abilities that are important to Soldiers in combat operations. Soldiers must be able to crawl, creep, climb, walk, run, and jump. Furthermore, with individual body armor and fighting load, they must be able to perform all these tasks for long periods of time …
FOOT MARCHES Foot marching as a movement component of maneuver is a critical Soldier physical requirement. Regular foot marching helps to avoid the cumulative effects of lower injury trauma and prepares Soldiers to successfully move under load. See FM 21-18, Foot Marches, for specific instructions and guidance for the conduct of foot marches.
ENDURANCE TRAINING MACHINES When using ETM there are four primary variables to consider: exercise mode, training frequency, exercise duration, and training intensity. Exercise prescription specifies training frequency, exercise duration, and training intensity. The mode of exercise (type of ETM) is determined by environmental constraints and/or training according to physical profile limitations (temporary/permanent). Each ETM contains …
Army MMD 1, Military Movement Drill 1, is a series of dynamic exercises specifically designed as part of the military’s Physical Readiness Training (PRT). Purpose of Army MMD1 in the toughening phase: Military Movement Drill 1 Implementation: MMD1 Location Considerations: Formation: Military Movement Drill 1 Exercises Military movement drill 1 consists of exercises performed at 25-yard intervals: …
The Unit Formation Runs elicits intangible rewards from running with a group, such as esprit de corps, team building, and discipline. Unit formation runs are organized by squad, platoon, company, or battalion, not by ability. Keeping a large unit in step, with proper distance intervals and correct running form, offers intangible benefits that commanders desire. They …
Running serves a fundamental purpose in soldier training: to improve their overall physical conditioning, primarily focusing on endurance development. Aerobic vs. anaerobic endurance Endurance, a vital aspect of a soldier’s physical fitness, spans a spectrum: 1. Aerobic Endurance 2. Anaerobic Endurance Holistic endurance training A comprehensive endurance training regimen is essential to ensure that soldiers …
Endurance and mobility are critical components of the United States Army’s Physical Readiness Training (PRT) program. This article focuses on leadership and the specific exercises and drills designed to prepare soldiers for Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills (WTBDs). Leadership in Endurance and Mobility Effective leadership is paramount in utilizing the physical capabilities developed through PRT. Endurance Training Endurance …
Speed running is a popular exercise that involves high-intensity running. As the name suggests, it refers to running at a high (maximum speed) speed. Army PRT Speed Running Exercise Speed running is based on the training principle that more intense work can be performed if the work is interspersed with periods of recovery. During speed running, Soldiers …
Power skips are a plyometric exercise that involves a high, explosive skipping motion that aims to maximize height and speed. The Power Skip is the first exercise in Military Movement Drill 2 that develops powerful single-leg vertical jumping and landing skills in preparation for more vigorous testing and combat activities. Military Movement Drill 2 is …