B111 Intro to PRT

Question 1

Which FM covers Army Physical Readiness Training?

Answer 1

FM 7-22

Question 2

Which AR covers Army Body Composition Program?

Answer 2

AR 600-9

Question 3

Name the four phases of PRT.

Answer 3

• Initial conditioning
• Toughening
• Sustaining
• Reconditioning

Question 4

What are the principles of PRT? (3)

Answer 4

• Precision
• Progression
• Integration

Question 5

Name the three components of the PRT system.

Answer 5

• Strength
• Endurance
• Mobility

Question 6

What are the Qualitative Performance Factors in regards to Mobility, and how are they defined? (8)

Answer 6

• Agility: the ability to stop, start, change direction, and efficiently change body position
• Balance: the ability to maintain equilibrium
• Coordination: the ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Flexibility: the range of movement at a joint and its surrounding muscles
• Posture: any position in which the body resides
• Stability: the ability to maintain or restore equilibrium when acted on by forces trying to displace it
• Speed: the rate of movement
• Power: the product of strength and speed

Question 7

How many types of training are there and what are they?

Answer 7

• On-ground training: maintain contact with the ground
• Off-ground training: takes place briefly off the ground (jumping and landing) or a while suspended above the ground for longer periods (climbing bar and negotiation of high obstacles)
• Combatives: techniques that deter or defeat opponents using projectiles (weapons), striking, and/or close range (grappling).

Question 8

Name the exercises of Preparatory Drill in order. (10)

Answer 8

• Bend and reach
• Rear lunge
• High jumper
• Rower
• Squat bender
• Windmill
• Forward lunge
• Prone row
• Bent leg body twist
• Push up