Physical readiness is a cornerstone of Soldier readiness, and by extension, Army readiness.
As such, drills and exercises are intrinsically linked to the physical readiness domain of the H2F system.
The physical drills and exercises in H2F system are standardized so that no matter where they train, Soldiers can quickly understand the exercises and perform them safely.
Unit-level physical training is typically conducted in a unit formation.
All physical activity begins with preparation, stability, movement and running drills.
All physical activity concludes with recovery drills.
Chapter 1, “Physical Training Drills,” discusses the proper organization of Soldiers to conduct collective training sessions.
This chapter includes drill and ceremony, command delivery, formations and an overview of the three types of drills: preparation drills, activity drills, and recovery drills.
Chapter 2, “Positions and Grips,” covers the proper positions to execute various drills and exercises, as well as the proper techniques Soldiers should use during weight training.
Chapter 3, “Preparation Drills,” contains the Preparation Drill (PD) and Preparation Drill (Modified) (PD MOD) that are conducted prior to executing any physical training session or H2F test event.
Chapter 4, “Stability Drills,” includes the exercises Hip Stability Drill (HSD), Shoulder Stability Drill (SSD), and Four for the Core (4C).
Chapter 5, “Conditioning Drills,” consists of four condition drills: Conditioning Drill 1 (CD1), Conditioning Drill 1 (Modified) (CD1 [MOD]), Conditioning Drill 2 (CD2), and Conditioning Drill 3 (CD3).
Chapter 6, “Climbing and Guerilla Drills,” includes Climbing Drill 1 (CL1), Climbing Drill 2 (CL2), and Guerilla Drill (GD).
Chapter 7, “Running Drills,” consists of the four Running Drills (RD1–RD4).
Chapter 8, “Military Movement Drills,” includes the exercises for Military Movement Drill 1 (MMD1) and Military Movement Drill 2 (MMD2).
Chapter 9, “Medicine Ball Drills,” includes the exercises for Medicine Ball Drill 1 (MB1) and Medicine Ball Drill 2 (MB2).
Chapter 10, “Suspension Training Drills,” consists of the exercises that make up Suspension Training Drill 1 (ST1) and Suspension Training Drill 2 (ST2).
Chapter 11, “Landmine Drills,” includes exercises utilizing a free-weight training device known as a landmine and includes two drills: Landmine Drill 1 (LM1) and Landmine Drill 2 (LM2).
Chapter 12, “Pregnancy and Postpartum Physical Training Drills,” includes specific exercises designed to assist female Soldiers during pregnancy and in recovery following childbirth.
Chapter 13, “Strength Training Circuit,” consists of 10 exercise stations that use strength training equipment and climbing drill exercises.
Chapter 14, “Free Weight Training,” includes 18 exercises using various free weight equipment.
Chapter 15, “Strength Training Machine Drill,” includes instructions for ten machines and modified ways to use them.
Chapter 16, “Recovery Drills,” includes the exercises Recovery Drill and Recovery Drill (Modified) (RD MOD) that are conducted at the conclusion of physical training sessions and H2F testing events.
Chapter 17, “Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services Drill,” includes a series of six exercises that Soldiers can perform before conducting physical readiness training or include with exercises performed in the Recovery Drill.
EQUIPMENT SAFETY INSPECTIONS
Prior to executing any physical training program involving exercise equipment, users should be visibly inspect equipment and any components for serviceability.
Equipment safety inspections should include, but are not limited to: stress cracks at welded seams on weight lifting bars; torn fabric or stitching on nylon sleds and pull straps; loose connections on pull-up bars; and cables, pedals, or other moveable accessories on strength training machines, rowing machines, and stationary bicycles.
Defects may compromise the load bearing capability of equipment and present a potential safety hazard to the user.