Army Physical Readiness Training

Field Manual 7-22 encompasses the US Army Physical Readiness Training program in its entirety. This is a must have reference for all leaders and Soldiers in order to fully understand and implement PRT (Physical Readiness Training) at the Squad, Company / Battery / Troop and higher levels. This 6x9 inch paperback is perfect for personal use and carry, and is designed to fit with other books published in this series.

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With May 2013 update. This is FM 7-22, with Change No. 1, Army Physical Readiness Training. It is formally called TC 3-22.20. Similar material; different name. Being Army Tough is the result of tremendous physical fitness training. Until now, FM 21-20 has been used for decades to train America's Army to go to battle. FM 7-22 has replaced the old FM, giving soldiers new strength and endurance sustaining exercises. Now you can have this same intense level of fitness. Whether you are a soldier, civilian or on the Delayed Entry Program, you can learn to exercise properly. FM 7-22, US Army Physical Readiness Training provides results. Soldier physical readiness is acquired through the challenge of a precise, progressive, and integrated physical training program. A well-conceived plan of military physical readiness training must be an integral part of every unit training program. This field manual prescribes doctrine for the execution of the Army Physical Readiness Training System. This publication comprises the print portion of Army physical readiness training. Companion portions are available on the internet. Terms that have joint or Army definitions are identified in both the Glossary and the text. This publication prescribes DA Form 705 (Army Physical Fitness Test Scorecard). The proponent for this publication is the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). The preparing agency is the United States Army Physical Fitness School.

Guides leaders through a systematic approach to training, consisting of an ordered, comprehensive assemblage of facts, principles and methods for training soldiers and units. Provides a balanced training program that prepares soldiers for successful task performance and provides linkage to other training. Injury control is woven into the training's fabric by recommended exercise intensity, volume, specificity and recovery within its progressive training schedules. Sample schedules provide the commander a doctrinal template that can be applied to the unit's training needs. Append.: Physical Fitness Test; Climbing Bars; Posture and Body Mechanics; Environ. Considerations; Obstacle Negotiations. Numerous photos. This is a print on demand pub.

(Includes Change No. 1) Soldier physical readiness is acquired through the challenge of a precise, progressive, and integrated physical training program. A well-conceived plan of military physical readiness training must be an integral part of every unit training program. This field manual prescribes doctrine for the execution of the Army Physical Readiness Training System. The Army assesses, plans, prepares, and executes training and leader development through training based on tasks, conditions, and standards. Knowing the task, assessing the level of proficiency against the standard and developing a sustained or improved training plan is the essence of all Army training. Army training overall prepares Soldiers, leaders, and units to fight in the full spectrum of operations. Combat readiness is the Army's primary focus as it transitions to a more agile, versatile, lethal, and survivable force. Physical readiness training prepares Soldiers and units for the physical challenges of fulfilling the mission in the face of a wide range of threats, in complex operational environments, and with emerging technologies. This field manual-"Army Physical Readiness Training" -Provides Soldiers and leaders with the doctrine of Army physical readiness training, Reflects lessons learned in battles past and present, time-tested theories, and principles and emerging trends in physical culture, Helps ensure the continuity of our nation's strength and security, Prepares Soldiers physically for full spectrum operations, Explains training requirements and objectives, Provides instructions, required resources, and reasons why physical fitness is a directed mandatory training requirement as specified in AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development, Allows leaders to adapt physical readiness training to unit missions and individual capabilities, Guides leaders in the progressive conditioning of Soldier strength, endurance, and mobility, Provides a variety of physical readiness training activities that enhance military skills needed for effective combat and duty performance.

Soldier physical readiness is acquired through a precise, progressive, and integrated physical training program. A well-conceived plan of military physical readiness training must be an integral part of every unit training program. This field manual prescribes doctrine for the execution of the Army Physical Readiness Training System.Physical readiness training prepares soldiers and units for the physical challenges of fulfilling the mission in the face of a wide range of threats, in complex operational environments, and with emerging technologies. This field manual: * Provides soldiers and leaders with the doctrine of Army physical readiness training. * Reflects on lessons learned in battles past and present; time-tested theories; and principles and emerging trends in physical culture. * Helps ensure the continuity of our nation's strength and security. * Prepares soldiers physically for the full spectrum of operations.* Explains training requirements and objectives. * Provides instructions, required resources, and reasons why physical fitness is a directed mandatory training requirement. * Guides leaders in the progressive conditioning of soldier strength, endurance, and mobility. * Provides a variety of physical readiness training activities that enhance military skills needed for effective combat and duty performance.For soldiers, athletes, adventurers, and gym-rats alike, this is the definitive guide to military-level training for physical fitness.

Physical readiness training prepares Soldiers and units for the physical challenges of fulfilling the mission in theface of a wide range of threats, in complex operational environments, and with emerging technologies. Part I, Philosophy, covers approach, system, and leadership. Part II, Strategy, covers types of programs, planning considerations, and special conditioningprograms. Part III, Activities, covers execution of training, preparation and recovery, strength and mobility, andendurance and mobility. Appendix A is the Army Physical Fitness Test. Appendix B discusses climbing bars. Appendix C discusses posture and body mechanics. Appendix D discusses environmental considerations. Appendix E discusses obstacle negotiation.This field manual-- Provides Soldiers and leaders with the doctrine of Army physical readiness training. Reflects lessons learned in battles past and present, time-tested theories, and principles and emergingtrends in physical culture. Helps ensure the continuity of our nation's strength and security. Prepares Soldiers physically for full spectrum operations. Explains training requirements and objectives. Provides instructions, required resources, and reasons why physical fitness is a directed mandatorytraining requirement as specified in AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development. Allows leaders to adapt physical readiness training to unit missions and individual capabilities. Guides leaders in the progressive conditioning of Soldier strength, endurance, and mobility. Provides a variety of physical readiness training activities that enhance military skills needed foreffective combat and duty performance.