Army Physical Readiness Training: FM 7-22

The Army assesses, plans, prepares, and executes training and leader development through training based on tasks, conditions, and standards. Knowing the task, assessing the level of proficiency against the standard and developing asustained or improved training plan is the essence of all Army training.Army training overall prepares Soldiers, leaders, and units to fight in the full spectrum of operations. Combatreadiness is the Army's primary focus as it transitions to a more agile, versatile, lethal, and survivable force.Physical readiness training prepares Soldiers and units for the physical challenges of fulfilling the mission in theface of a wide range of threats, in complex operational environments, and with emerging technologies. Part I, Philosophy, covers approach, system, and leadership. Part II, Strategy, covers types of programs, planning considerations, and special conditioningprograms. Part III, Activities, covers execution of training, preparation and recovery, strength and mobility, andendurance and mobility. Appendix A is the Army Physical Fitness Test. Appendix B discusses climbing bars. Appendix C discusses posture and body mechanics. Appendix D discusses environmental considerations. Appendix E discusses obstacle negotiatio

Author: Department of the Army

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Publication Date: Apr 30, 2014

Number of Pages: 432 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 1499314884

ISBN-13: 9781499314885