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Physical Readiness Program Flashcards

1
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Is Separation by Reason of Failure of PFA still a permissible reason to separate a service member?

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No

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If a Sailor makes E5 on the exam but then fails a PFA, discuss the stipulations.

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Sailor does not advance to E5 until they pass a command-directed monthly FEP mock PFA.

They must remain enrolled in the command FEP until the next official PFA.

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What are UTPs?

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Universal Training Precautions–conducted to reduce the risk of exercise-related collapse and death

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What are the signs of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)?

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generally abrupt/immediate loss of consciousness

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How does one treat SCA?

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Check for absence of pulse, CPR, AED, EMS

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What are the signs of Exertional Collapse Associated with SCT (ECAST)?

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gradual slowing down, loss of smooth coordination, awkward running gait, complaint of weakness or cramping

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What are the signs of Exertional Heat Stroke?

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Similar to ECAST, but with elevated temperature and altered mental state

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Who can ask for a Bad Day chit?

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Someone who does not complete any portion of the PRT, fails, or demonstrates early signs of exercise distress

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When must the Bad Day chit PRT be conducted?

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within 7 days from medical clearance and within 45 days of the BCA

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What happens if the sailor does not complete the Bad Day PRT?

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must be screened by medical again. If no waiver granted (medically cleared), they will fail the PRT

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Which PRT score is entered in PRIMS if a Bad Day PRT is taken?

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Only the final PRT score

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How long should sailors be afforded to acclimatize to warmer weather or higher altitude?

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2 to 4 weeks

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What is the gold standard for measuring environmental heat stress?

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Wet Bulb Globe Temp (WBGT)

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Briefly list the UTPs to apply to fitness tests.

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(1) Accilmatization
(2) Progressive increase in exercise
(3) Drink water
(4) Rest-work cycle
(5) Avoid supplements, stimulants, etc
(6) Observe for 10 minutes post-exercise
(7) Treat early signs of distress

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What demographic does Sickle Cell Trait (SCT) affect most?

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African-Americans. 1 in 10-12.

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What happens when an enlisted sailor fails their first PFA?

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  • -Issues NAVPERS 1070/613 via NSIPS
  • -Enrolled in FEP
  • -Not frocked or advanced
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For an enlisted sailor’s first PFA fail, how can they be eligible to promote again?

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By passing a command directed monthly FEP mock PFA, but will stay on FEP even if passed.

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If an enlisted sailor fails two or more PFAs, what happens?

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  • -Ineligible to advance
  • -Ineligible to reenlist or extend
  • -adverse eval; SP
  • -detailed as required
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How does a sailor that’s failed at least 2 PFAs regain eligibility for advancement?

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Must pass the next official PFA

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If an officer fails their first PRT, what happens?

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  • -not eligible for promotion
  • -issued a letter of notification
  • -enrolled in FEP
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How long are officers on FEP when enrolled?

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Until they pass the next official PRT

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How does an officer regain promotion eligibility after the first PFA fail?

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passing the next command-directed monthly FEP mock PFAA

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What happens if an officer fails two or more PFAs?

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  • -submitted to PERS-834 for ADSEP

- -adverse FITREP; SP

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If SECNAV decides to separate an officer for PFA fail, when will they be separated?

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  • -PRD
  • -date determined by SECNAV

whichever is later

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If an officer passes an official PFA before a separation decision is made, what happens?

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Processing ceases and a special FITREP may be issued to document

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When must a BCA be conducted for all new check-ins?

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within 5 working days

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What makes a sailor eligible to validate the next PRT?

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  • -Pass BCA

- -Overall excellent low (no single event lower than good low)

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If a sailor is exempt from the PRT, are they exempt from the BCA?

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No.

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If a validated sailor fails the BCA, what happens?

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They must take the PRT if medically cleared

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How long are post-partum sailors exempt for the PFA?

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6 months following the return from maternity leave

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31
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Do pregnant and post-partum sailors have to complete the PARFQ?

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No

32
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How does one change a PFA record?

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Letter of Correction signed by CO submitted with supporting documentation

33
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Can a Sailor that has failed 2 or more consecutive PFAs regain eligibility for advancement or re-enlistment?

A
  • Yes. They must pass one subsequent official PFA and must obtain the recommendation you (the Captain) for advancement and retention on their most recent Eval.
34
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What if a sailor that failed the latest PFA passes the next PFA without another Eval cycle?

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The Sailor may be issued a SPECIAL EVAL to restore the retention and advancement recommendations after the member passes the official PFA.

35
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Upon reporting to a new command, how long is permitted before a BCA is required?

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Within 5 working days

36
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Who is the single point of contact on all PFA failure policy matters relating to NNPP personnel?

A

N133

37
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What are the requirements for a Sailor be exempt from participation of the upcoming PFA cycle?

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  • Pass the BCA
  • On the last PFA, the Sailor:
    o Scores an overall Excellent Low
    o No single event lower than Good Low
  • Must still participate in the upcoming cycle BCA
38
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What are the 4 alternative cardio methods exist for the PFA?

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  • Treadmill
  • Bike
  • Swim
  • Row
39
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What are the requirements for post-partem Sailors?

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Except from the PFA up to 6 months after their maternity leave ends

40
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How long are Sailors permitted to execute maternity leave?

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84 days

41
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Are pregnant and post-partum Sailors required to complete a PARFQ?

A

No

42
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What are the Navy’s BCA standards for males and females?

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26% males, 36% females

43
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What is the Navy’s “official weight management program”?

A

Shipshape

44
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When does the maternity leave start?

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Immediately upon birth or following release of hospitalization

45
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Does the maternity leave get extended for multiple births i.e. twins?

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Not if the multiple births occur within the same 72 hour period.

46
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If a member gives birth but then gives her baby up for adoption, is she entitled to maternity leave?

A

Yes

47
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If a Sailor fails 1 PFA in the past 3 years, what assignments does he/she lose eligibility for?

A 
Overseas
GSA/OSA
OCS/Mobilzation
PCU ships
Recruiting duty
EO advisor assignemnts
Washington DC and Millington TN staffs
Instructor duty
48
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What are the 3 sections of the “Physical Readiness Program Operating Guide”?

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“How to” Guide for running the PT program
FEP Guide
Nutrition Resource Guide

49
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What does this instruction recommend for members participating in moderate activity (periodicity)?

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2 hrs and 30 mins per week, plus strength training at least 2x per week to work all major muscle groups

50
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How is physical fitness required to be integrated?

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Into the work week

51
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What are the 3 administrative parts of the PFA?

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PARFQ
BCA
PFA Execution Event

52
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What must occur if a Sailor incurs 2 consecutive medical waivers or 3 medical waivers in a 4-year period IRT the PFA?

A

Referred to nearest MTF for MEB

53
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How many CFLs and ACFLs must you ensure your command has?

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1 CFL (designated in writing)
1 ACFL per 25 crew members
54
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Within how many days must your CFL team update PRIMS for those that have taken the PRT? What about those with waivers?

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30 days / PFA

14 days / waiver

55
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What are the requirements to be a CFL?

A 
E6+
No tobacco
EXC or OUTST on PFA
Whtin BCA standards
CPR qualified
5 days CFL certification course within 3 months of being a CFL
56
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What are the responsibilities of the CFL?

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  • Quarterly updates to CO
  • Semi-annual PFA
  • Maintain the command instruction
  • Run FEP/Command PT
  • Ensure all ACFLs are CPR certified and smart
57
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When an officer and an enlisted Sailor fail the PFA, what must the CFL ensure?

A

Enlisted – Counseling (Written)

Officer – Letter of Notification for PFA failure

58
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Who maintains all failed PFA original documents, and for how long must they be retained?

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CFL, 5 years

59
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Discuss the LON process for officers.

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1st failure, officer receives it. LON stays onboard ship.

2nd Failure, officer receives it. CFL forwards to PERS-313

3rd failure – same

60
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How long does a CFL have to submit a Letter of Correction to OPNAV to correct PRIMS data?

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1 year

61
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How often is an individual Sailor supposed to periodically review their PRIMS?

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Within 60 days of a PFA cycle

62
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How much time must pass between PFA cycles?

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At least 4 months

63
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If you fail the BCA, are you permitted to participate in the PRT?

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No

64
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Can the CO waive any PFA requirements?

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Yes, provided its for the whole command and based upon deployment / operational commitments

65
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Whose approval must you have as CO to waive BCA (not the PFA)?

A

ISIC

66
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Who makes the ultimate determination if someone could be a valid non-participant?

A

CO

67
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Let’s say the deployment and operational requirements preclude numerous PFA cycles. How many can the CO waive before requesting permitted to waive another? Whose permission is required?

A

CO can waive 2

Echelon 3 CDR is required for any more than that (Fleet Commander)

68
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What is the minimum amount of time that you, as CO, must notify the crew of a pending PFA?

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At least 10 weeks in advance

69
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What are the 2 PFA cycles?

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01 Jan – 30 June

01 July – 31 Dec

70
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What is “Proper Medical Clearance”?

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  • PHA (Annual)
  • PRIMS
  • PARFQ
71
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A Sailor failed the last PFA. For this cycle, he is exempt for medical reasons. Does he still remain a PFA failure until completing an official PFA?

A

Yes

72
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What are the only authorized reasons for NON-participation for the PFA?

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-	Medical reasons
o	BCA Waivers (Leg cast or brace)
o	PRT Waivers (broken leg) 
o	Pregnancy
-	DEP/OP
-	Excused
o	Isolated duty (one of a kind, like at Facebook or something)
o	Acclimzatization
o	IA Duty
o	TAD if school is less than 10 weeks or the assignment permits zero means of doing a PFA
o	Leave (convalescent/emergency)
73
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Discuss how a BCA must be conducted.

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  • CFL and trained ACFL/observer present

- Only a designated and certified CFL/trained ACFL can administer the BCA

74
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Must the BCA be done if the CO declares DEP/OP excusal from the PFA?

A

Yes, unless ISIC permission is given

75
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How long do CFLs have from the test date to edit existing PFA records?

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60 days

76
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(Essay) Discuss the PFA Failure Process.

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  • CO can give a Bad Day
    o Individual must requested within 24 hours. If granted, it must occur within 7 days
    o Entire PFA must be done
    o If member is approved for BD but doesn’t do it, then the failure score must be entered into PRIMS
  • PFA Failure notification (written):
    o Enlisted Sailor must be provided a written PFA notification within 30 days of the command’s completed PFA cycle
    o Officers must receive LON within the same amount of time
  • Enroll member into FEP until next PFA is completed
  • Member (officer or enlisted) is not permitted to be frocked or advanced until mock or official PFA is completed SAT
  • If enlisted Sailor’s PFA is failed for the 2nd time in a row:
    o Continue service until re-enlistment
    o Ineligible for advancement
    o Ineligible to re-enlist or extend service
    o Will receive an ADVERSE Eval with SP
  • If enlisted Sailor’s PFA failed is the 2nd within 3 years:
    o EVAL “Military Bearing” or “Professionalism” -> 1.0
    o Mark SP and RETENTION NOT RECOMMENDED
    o Include a specific statement explaining the grade in the Block 41/43 writeup
  • If officer’s PFA failed is the 2nd (consecutive) failed PFA:
    o Submit the officer for ADSEP processing
    o If SECNAV determines the officer is to be separated, this action will occur at the PRD of the officer
    o Receive an adverse FITREP documenting the failures
    o If an officer passes an official PFA prior to the decision of the SECNAV on retention or separation, processing will cease and the member will be retained upon notification to PERS-834. A special FITREP may be submitted.
  • If officer’s PFA failed is the 2nd PFA within 3 years:
    o FITREP “Military Bearing” -> 1.0
    o Mark for promotability is SP
    o Include a specific statement explaining the grade in the Block 41/43 writeup

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