Physical Readiness Training Flashcards
What army reference covers physical fitness training
FM 7-22
What are three phases of fitness
Initial conditioning, toughening, sustaining
What are the three principles of the PRT program
Precision, progression, and intergration
What are the three components of the PRT program
Strength, endurance, mobility
What are the three types of PRT training
On-ground training, off-ground training, and combatives
What are the three elements of a PRT session
Preparation, activities, recovery
What is a PD? (Preparation drill)
The preparation drill is a set of ten warm up exercises that prepare soldiers for more intense PRT activities, the PD should begin all PRT activities
What form is used to record the results of a PT test
DA form 705
What is the minimum number of points a solder must achieve on each PT test event?
60 points
What is FM 7-22’s definition of strength
According to FM 7-22, page 2-4, chapter 2 paragraph 2-13 strength is the ability to overcome resistance
What is FM 7-22’s definition of endurance
According to FM 7-22, page 2-4 chapter 2 paragraph 2-14 endurance is the ability to sustain activity.
FM 7-22 uses the term “continuum” I chapter 2. What is the meaning of “continuum”
A continuous series of things that blend into each other seamlessly so that it’s impossible to tell where one ends and the next begins
How does the army test a soldiers muscle endurance
The 2 minute push up and sit up and the 2 mile run
How does the army test a soliders aerobic fitness
2 mile run
Is the sit up test terminated when the fingers become unlaced
No
What are the commands for the extended rectangular formation (se FM 21-20, August 1985)
Extend to the left, March Arms downward, move Left face Extend to the left, March Arms downward, move Right, face From front to rear, count off( no pause between "count" and "off" as there is in squad formations) Even numbers to the left, uncover Assemble to the right, March
Are permanent orders require to wear the physical fitness badge
No
What are the physical requirements for awarding the physical fitness badge
The solider just score at least 90 points in each APFT event, and meet the height and weight control requirements, of AR 600-9
How long may a solider wear the physical fitness badge
It may be worn as long as the solider maintains a minimum passing score on all subsequent PT sets and the weight control requirements are met
What document is used to prove a solider is entitled t wear the physical fitness badge
The APFT scorecard, DA form 705
What is the maximum allowable slope of a running for the two mile run of the APFT
No more than a 3 percent grade
