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.

The Goal of US Army Physical Readiness Training PRT

GOAL
5-1. The overall goal of the Army Physical Fitness Training Program is to develop Soldiers who are
physically capable and ready to perform their duty assignments or combat roles and to promote good health,
resiliency and physical readiness through exercise. To best plan PRT to achieve this goal, leaders must know
the PRT system. Chapter 2 explains the Army PRT goal. Adherence to the exercise principles of precision,
progression and integration are key to program effectiveness and injury control. These principles of exercise
should be used in developing all PRT schedules.