Table 8-3 lists the 5, two-position exercises that comprise the RD. These 5 exercises are always performed in the order listed and held for 20 to 30 seconds. The recovery exercises are not given in cadence. Soldiers move in and out of the starting position and exercise positions on the PRT leader’s command. The seconds are not counted out loud.
Table 8-3. Recovery drill
| 1. OVERHEAD ARM PULL | HOLD 20-30 SECONDS |
| 2. REAR LUNGE | HOLD 20-30 SECONDS |
| 3. EXTEND AND FLEX | HOLD 20-30 SECONDS |
| 4. THIGH STRETCH | HOLD 20-30 SECONDS |
| 5. SINGLE-LEG OVER | HOLD 20-30 SECONDS |
Table 8-4 lists the body segments trained in the conduct of RD.
Table 8-4. Body segments trained in the conduct of the recovery drill
Recovery Drill
- Exercise 1: Overhead Arm Pull
- Exercise 2: Rear Lunge
- Exercise 3: Extend and Flex
- Exercise 4: Thigh Stretch
- Exercise 5: Single-Leg Over