Individual Physical Readiness Training

INDIVIDUAL
4-32. An ideal unit PRT program strives to give Soldiers the knowledge they need to conduct their own quality PRT sessions between unit assemblies. The program should increase Soldier motivation so they habitually train on their own. Incorporating the PRT activities in this TC into individual duty for training (IDT) periods is one way to effect motivation with the added benefit of providing commanders a physical readiness snapshot. Most of the exercises, drills and activities in this TC support the type of RC unit PRT program described in this section. For example, Soldiers would collectively learn Conditioning Drill 1 during the unit assembly—then train on their own between unit assemblies—raise their proficiency and readiness level at the same time. Soldiers are then prepared for PRT sessions conducted during subsequent IDT and annual training periods. Few of the exercises, drills and activities in this TC require expensive or hard-to-obtain equipment so they can easily be performed individually.

Roles of an Army Leader

Leaders will have numerous roles and responsibilities throughout their time spent serving. Some will
be commanders, staff officers, or senior civilians. Some will serve as platoon sergeants or first sergeants.
Others will be recruiters and instructors, leading through example, and seeking out and training
tomorrow’s leaders. Duty assignments may include time on a joint task force or as the member of a team
seeking answers to future challenges. Whatever their role, Army leaders must have the character, presence,
and intellect to do whatever is asked of them