TYPES The PRT System incorporates the three types of training shown in Figure 2-3. ON-GROUND TRAINING On-ground training includes activities in which Soldiers maintain contact with the ground. Activities such as marching, speed running, sustained running, calisthenics, and resistance training create a foundation for physical fitness and movement skills. OFF-GROUND TRAINING Off-ground training includes activities …
PRINCIPLES The conduct of Army PRT follows the principles of precision, progression, and integration. These principles ensure that Soldiers perform all PRT sessions, activities, drills, and exercises correctly, within the appropriate intensity and duration for optimal conditioning and injury control. PRECISION Precision is the strict adherence to optimal execution standards for PRT activities. Precision is …
Army physical readiness is defined as the capability to meet the physical demands of any combat or duty position, accomplish the mission, and continue to fight and win. Goal: The primary objective of the Army Physical Fitness Training Program is to cultivate Soldiers who are physically capable and ready to execute their duty assignments or …
Commanders often grapple with the task of training soldiers of varying physical abilities. PHASES (the Four PRT Phases) Initial Conditioning Phase Toughening Phase Sustaining Phase Reconditioning Core Components of PRT Training 1. Training Types: 2. Fundamental Elements: 3. Key Principles: INITIAL CONDITIONING PHASE Objective: Target Audience: Training Timing: Key Features: TOUGHENING PHASE Objective: Training Elements: …
COMPONENTS The PRT System incorporates the three components of training shown in Figure 2-2. Figure 2-2. Components of PRT STRENGTH Strength is the ability to overcome resistance. Strength runs a continuum between two subcomponents: absolute muscular strength (the capacity of a muscle/muscle group to exert a force against a maximal resistance) and muscular endurance (the …