PURPOSE
The Crouch Run is the third exercise in Military Movement Drill 2.
This exercise develops the ability to run quickly in a crouched position.
The figure above breaks down the exercise as Soldiers conduct it in formation.
CADENCE
Moderate cadence
STARTING POSITION
The starting position is the starting position for the Mountain Climber exercise (see paragraph 5-5).
COUNT
● From the starting position, complete one 4-count repetition of the Mountain Climber before running forward in a crouched position down the 25-meter course.
● The arms move minimally, as though carrying a weapon.
● At the end of the 25-meter course, turn clockwise while planting the left foot, bending and squatting to touch the ground with the left hand.
● Crouch run quickly back to the start line.
● At the start of the 25-meter course, turn counter-clockwise planting the right foot, bending and squatting to touch the ground with the right hand.
● Maintain a crouch throughout the turn before accelerating to an upright run at maximal speed though the end of the 25-meter course.
● Repeat once to return to the start of the 25-meter course.
CHECK POINTS:
● Move from the crouch run starting position by executing one repletion of mountain climber and firing out of count four with the right leg and swinging the left arm forward to the crouch run.
● On the crouch run, stay low with minimal arm swing.
● Soldiers should slow their movement before planting feet and changing direction.
● Soldiers should squat while bending the trunk when reaching to touch the ground as they change direction.
● Soldiers touch the ground with their left hand on the first turn, then with their right hand on the second turn.
● Accelerate to near maximum speed during the last 25-yard interval.
PRECAUTION:
Soldiers should use caution when performing this exercise on wet terrain.