July 7, 2008
Posted by Mr_Hooah
Army ditches Long Distance Running in PT
Mr.Hooah here.
Here’s an article for all you military families to ask your sons and daughters about. It comes off the Strategy Page:
Realistic PT For Combat
July 1, 2008: The U.S. Army is changing its physical training (PT) to more closely reflect the needs of combat. Instead of long distance running, sit-ups and push-ups, the new training emphasizes sprinting, agility and the kind of strength needed to carry weapons and equipment in combat. The new training also uses a twelve month physical training cycle that peaks when troops are deploying to a combat zone, or, in peacetime, doing a year or more of “ready for deployment” status.
Oh, I wonder if its true? You never can tell about these little nuggets posted around the internet. Sometimes I think the Army leaks these things just to see what reaction they get. If true … it could be a good thing. Depending. on. what. the. new. standard. IS.
Discussion? Mr.Hooah, out.
3 Comments
July 7, 2008
Hm. I’ll believe it when I see it.
Are they eluding to an all around change (tradoc included), or is this just for regular PT?
July 7, 2008
Ya know … the article doesn’t say. The implication is that the change is across the board. :~
July 7, 2008
It can’t be true, it makes too much sense
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