PRT Flashcards
What does PRT stand for?
Physical Readiness Training.
What is physical readiness?
Physical readiness is the ability to meet the physical demands of any combat or duty position, accomplish the mission, and continue to fight and win.
Whose program is the physical readiness training program?
The Commander’s program.
What are the critical components of physical conditioning?
Strength, endurance, and mobility.
What are the PRT components that make up strength?
Muscular strength and muscular endurance.
What are the PRT components that make up endurance?
Anaerobic endurance and aerobic endurance.
Name six PRT activities.
CD 1, CD 2, CD 3, Climbing Drill 1, Climbing Drill 2, MMD 1, MMD 2, 30:60’s, 60:120’s, Prep Drill, Recovery Drill, Combatives, Unit Formation Run, etc.
What are three training phases of PRT?
- Initial conditioning.
- Toughening.
- Sustaining.
What does the initial conditioning phase do?
Prepares future soldiers to learn and adapt to Army PRT.
What does the toughening phase activities develop?
Foundational fitness and fundamental movement skills that prepare soldiers to transition to the sustaining phase.
What does the sustaining phase activities develop?
A higher level of physical readiness required by duty positions and C- or D-METL.
When does the toughening phase occur?
During IMT, BCT, OSUT, and Basic Officer Leader Course A.
When are the sustaining phase activities conducted?
In unit PRT throughout the Army.
What do MMDs improve?
Running form and movement under direct or indirect fire.
Who should be able to explain and demonstrate all PRT activities?
Officers, NCOs, and PRT leaders.
How long does it take for positive changes in physical fitness levels to take affect?
At least six to eight weeks.
What elements does PRT sessions consist of?
Preparation, activities, and recovery.
What should be conducted before the APFT?
The prep drill.
What should be conducted after the APFT?
The recovery drill.
How many times a week should PRT be conducted?
Four to five days per week.
How many exercises are in the prep drill?
Ten.
How many exercises are in the recovery drill?
Five.
