...Anticipating the implementation of the New Army Physical Fitness test I looked at how the Army decided there was a need to revamp the current physical fitness test, in use since 1980. I compared the Army process to the five Stage Organizational Development (OD) model from Chapter two of the OD text. The Army plan encompassed three of the five OD Stages: Stage 1, Anticipate the need for change; Stage 3, The Diagnostic Process; Stage 4; Action Plans Strategies, Plans, and Techniques Bacon (2011) reports that Soldiers can score well on the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) but, are not able transfer that to survival on the battlefield. This article outlines how the army devised the new APFT and the plan to test the effectiveness of the fitness program. Stage 1 - Anticipate the need for change. Identifying a deficiency and developing a plan for change. The Army identified that the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) is not a strong predictor of successful physical performance on the battlefield. The current APFT is a measure of upper and lower body strength, endurance and aerobic fitness. Repetitive exercises like sit-ups don't translate into survival on the battlefield. The Army believes shorter, higher-intensity tests will better assess soldiers’ ability to perform under fire. 10 years of war have proven that Soldiers are not physically prepared for the rigors on the battlefield. To start the process of change the Army had to identify the potential problem,...
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...U.S. ARMY SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMY (FSC) P661 1 June 06 MONITOR UNIT AND INDIVIDUAL FITNESS TRAINING PROGRAMS PRERESIDENT TRAINING SUPPORT PACKAGE THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY PRERESIDENT TRAINING SUPPORT PACKAGE (TSP) TSP Number / Title Effective Date Supersedes TSP(s) / Lesson(s) TSP Users Proponent Improvement Comments P661 / MONITOR UNIT AND INDIVIDUAL FITNESS TRAINING PROGRAMS 01 Jun 2006 P661, Monitor unit and individual fitness training programs, Jun 05 521-SQIM (DL), First Sergeant Course The proponent for this document is the Sergeants Major Academy. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028, Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms. Completed forms, or equivalent response, will be mailed or attached to electronic e-mail and transmitted to: COMDT USASMA ATTN ATSS DCF BLDG 11291 BIGGS FIELD FORT BLISS TX 79918-8002 Telephone (Comm) (915) 568-8875 Telephone (DSN) 978-8875 E-mail: atss-dcd@bliss.army.mil Security Clearance / Access Foreign Disclosure Restrictions Unclassified FD5. This product/publication has been reviewed by the product developers in coordination with the USASMA foreign disclosure authority. This product is releasable to students from all requesting foreign countries without restrictions. 1 PREFACE Purpose This Training Support Package provides the student with a standardized lesson plan for presenting instruction for: Task Number Task Title 071-990-0007...
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...Physical Fitness, Why Does The Army Require It? 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. Physical readiness training (PRT) provides the physical component that contributes to tactical and technical competence, and forms the physical foundation for all training. To march long distances in fighting load through rugged country and to fight effectively upon arriving at the area of combat; to drive fast-moving tanks and motor vehicles over rough terrain; to assault and run and crawl for long distances; to jump in and out of craters, and trenches, and over obstacles; to lift and carry heavy objects; to keep going for many hours without sleep or rest—all these activities of warfare and many others require superb physical conditioning. All Army training is based on the principle “Train as you will fight.” Therefore, the primary focus of PRT goes far beyond preparation for the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). Soldiers improve their physical readiness capabilities through PRT. For Soldiers to achieve the desired standard of physical readiness, every unit training program must include a well-conceived plan of PRT. Training must be both realistic and performance-oriented to ensure physical readiness to meet mission requirements. Army PRT should be tough, realistic and physically challenging, yet safe in its execution. The objective is to develop Soldiers’ physical capabilities to...
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...Discussion What is the relationship between prepares self and soldier development? The Army stands on its training and proficient leaders. Without soldier development our Army wouldn’t be as successful as we are. All across the world we influence other countries with or tactical skills, are technical skills and our professionalism. In order to be an effective Army, leader development programs must recognize, produce, and reward leaders who are inquisitive, creative, adaptable and capable of exercising mission command (FM 6-22). The Army serves to lead others, to develop the environment, themselves, others, the profession, and to achieve organizational goals (ADP 6-22). The Army is a profession and to grasp the relationship between prepares...
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...mission of the Army is to fight and win our Nation’s wars by providing prompt, sustained land dominance across the full range of military operations and spectrum of conflict in support of combatant commanders. There are five branches of the military, but there are two branches that are always up for debate on which to join. Active Army and National Guard have many differences, such as deployment rates, retirement, and command; however, they are similar in training, rank, and pay. The Army, Navy and Marine Corps were established in 1775 in concurrence with the American Revolution. The war department was established in 1789 and was the precursor to what is now the Department of Defense (DOD). One year later, in 1790 the Coast Guard was established. This was followed by the founding the department of the Navy in 1798. The National Guard as a state funded militia under various names was founded in 1636-1903, as Federal Reserve’s forces called the National Guard 1903 to the present. The Army National guard serves both the state and federal government. The governor of the state where the Army National guard unit is based serves as the commander in chief over all the guard units within that state. The governor can activate their National Guard units in cases of state emergencies. The National Guard is also a reserve component of the U.S. Army and can be activated to defend the nation by the president of the United States. The president is the commander in chief of active duty Army. Active...
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...have also communicated with the Supply Sergeant. I learnt if the Commander had taken the time to read the full email message not just the subject line and first paragraph he would have seen at the bottom of the message that he was copy furnished with the same memo that was sent to all Supply Sergeants for that unit. I think the main cause of misunderstanding was not paying attention to detail. The Commander was probably rushing through his email and knowing the significance of the memo just sent it without reading all the information. Assignment #2 Who is the sender: First Sergeant Who was the receiver: Squad leaders What was the message: To give him the names of all the soldiers that has not passed the Physical Fitness Training Test. What channel was used to send the message: Email What was the misunderstanding: Not all squad leaders have access to computers during their workweek. The First Sergeant should have sent the email to the Platoon Sergeant. He would have contacted the squad leaders to have the information...
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...many years, America’s military was comprised of 100% men. However with the changing times of our country this was amended to allow females to enlist in the ranks of the military. They were given much easier physical entrance tests, tests more adapted to women. As of this very day, women are currently “barred” (banned) from combat. Congress has attempted to lift this bar multiple times, however it has never passed vote. In some cases, females are just as strong as males if not stronger and I believe it is unjust to bar all females from combat based solely off an outdated stereotype. If a female can pass the same physical requirements as a male infantry solider, then there is no just means as to why she can not pick up a rifle and serve next to a male on the front lines of defense. The female body is far different then the male body. The Department of Defense (DOD) knows that women aren’t suited for combat — even if it won’t outright admit it. The easiest way to demonstrate this is by considering the differences in Army standards for physical fitness for men and women . . . and how the Army skews those differences to the advantage of women. For instance, if a 33-year-old male were to do 43 push-ups, 55 sit-ups, and run two miles in 15:18 for his Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT), he would earn a score of 224 points (out of a total of 300). This would be considered average at best. Yet if a 33-year-old female did the exact same, she would score a 272 and be considered in vastly better...
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...NCO-ER EVALUATION REPORT PREPARATION GUIDE 1. PURPOSE: To provide a simplified, easy-to-read, guide to preparing Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Reports (NCO-ERs). The intent of this guide is not to replace the governing Regulation, AR 623-205. Rather, this guide will serve as a useful 'teaching' tool for young NCOs and officers. Users should still become familiar and comply with the provisions of AR 623-205. 2. APPLICABILITY: This guide applies to all Army NCOs, officers, and civilian personnel, as well as members of other services, who rate and senior rate Army NCOs. 3. SUGGEST IMPROVEMENTS: This is a one-time only publication and will be distributed electronically. Users may change it to meet the needs of their own installations/units and publish locally if desired. Hardcopies will not be distributed by PERSCOM. 4. TABLE OF CONTENTS: CHAPTER I PERFORMANCE COUNSELING Definition/requirement Page 2 How to Plan & Conduct Performance Counseling Page 3 CHAPTER II PREPARING AN NCO-ER Part I, Administrative Data Pages 4-6 Part II, Authentication Pages 6-7 Part III, Duty Description Pages 8-9 Part IV, Values/NCO Responsibilities Pages 9-13 Part V, Overall Performance and Potential Pages 14-15 Sample of Completed NCO-ER Pages 16-17 CHAPTER III RESPONSIBILITIES AND TIPS FOR RATING ...
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...what teams have the most athletes with experience with CrossFit training, how many UPB athletes have used it on their own time or during the offseason, and the general feeling towards CrossFit Training and its effectiveness in improving fitness. Introduction In the physical fitness realm, there are many different kinds of exercise programs. There are programs that focus on dancing, ones that focus on stretching, and ones that focus on core strength and conditioning. CrossFit Training is an example of a core strength and conditioning program. It was developed to enhance an individual’s overall ability to complete physical tasks by incorporating many different forms of exercise, from gymnastics to weightlifting (Glassman, 2002). CrossFit Training is different from the popularly accepted idea of a workout because it’s not just situps, curls, leg press, and a half an hour of cardio. CrossFit is all about combining movements and shorter, high intensity cardiovascular sessions (Glassman, 2002). For every long distance effort, a CrossFit athlete will do five or six at a short distance. This is implemented because compound movements and high intensity anaerobic cardio (cardio that doesn’t expend oxygen) are more effective at achieving any fitness result that could be desired, which is a statement based in scientific fact, not opinion (Glassman, 2002). Even though this is scientifically supported, the common method for working out is the old way of isolated muscular exercise combined...
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...General Information - FAQs Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Warrant Officer Program 1. Q: When is the cutoff for receiving a packet for a board? A: Cutoff is the 15th of Jan, Mar, May and Jul, i.e. cutoff for the May board is 15 March 2010. You may submit your application up to six months early. Note that request for waivers may add time to the process 2. Q: Why am I applying for WO, US Army Reserve, I want to serve on active duty? A: Don't worry; you will be serving on active duty. All warrant officers receive their appointment in the U.S. Army Reserve as a WO1. This is why you check “Warrant Officer - Army Reserve” in block 1 of the DA Form 61. A Reserve appointment does not affect your pay or type of service. You will serve full time on active duty and will receive the regular active duty pay for WO1. You will be tendered Regular Army upon your promotion to CW2. Note that packets are no longer being accepted if block 1 is check incorrectly. 3. Q: Can I apply for more than one MOS? A: In block 5a of the DA Form 61 you can list up to 3 MOSs, BUT YOU MUST MEET THE MINIMUM PREREQUISITES for all MOSs listed. List in order of preference because the packet is boarded with your first preference and if you are selected then the packet is not boarded again. If not selected, your packet is boarded in your second and third preferences. Your application must include the documents required for each MOS. Also, each proponent must qualify you for each of the MOSs. Note that...
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...still participating in the ROTC program you then get commissioned and become an officer in the United States Army. During a cadets senior year before they commission they have to fill out a paper that has the 16 branches they can choose from to be in once they graduate. The cadets fill it out in order of preference and pick whether they want to go into Active Duty (AD), Army National Guard (ARNG) or United States Army Reserve (USAR). Then the cadets get put into a pool with all the other senior cadets and get ranked by the OML (Order of Merit List). This list ranks you from 1 all the way to the last cadet. The accession process has some problems within the selecting portion. With this complicated process there are some areas where it has room for improvements. The ROTC accession “branching” process could be improved by adding merit to the GRFD (Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty) program, take into account the cadet’s past experiences, academic major and the university attended. The ROTC program and branching process can be very complicated if not accurately described. Not just anyone can join the program. They have to meet a set of requirements before joining the ROTC program. A cadet has to be a U.S. Citizen, be under the age of 27 at the time of their commission unless they are a prior service member, then it is 30 years old. They must be able to pass a physical test and be medically qualified. Maintain a minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) of 2.5 in college or have a 920 combined...
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... EFMP : YES / NO CHILD’S NAME : _________________________________ AGE : ___ MALE / FEMALE EFMP : YES / NO CHILD’S NAME : _________________________________ AGE : ____ MALE / FEMALE EFMP : YES / NO CHILD’S NAME : _________________________________ AGE : ____ MALE / FEMALE EFMP : YES / NO CHILD’S NAME : _________________________________ AGE : ____ MALE / FEMALE EFMP : YES / NO HOME PHONE : ADDRESS : RELIGION : BLOOD TYPE : WEAPON # :______ WEAPON SERIAL # :___________ DATE WEAPON QUAL : ________ TYPE : ____________ QUALIFIED : MARK / SHARP / EXPERT DATE LAST APFT : SCORE : PUSH-UP : SIT-UP : RUN : DATE WEIGH-IN : BODY FAT % : ___ PROFILE : T / P : NONE DATE CTT TEST : ___________ GO / NOGO DATE DRIVERS TRAINING : ____________ NBC SUIT SIZE : MASK SIZE : BDU COAT SIZE :...
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... 2. Physical Fitness 3. Military Appearance 4. Education 5. Formations 6. Drugs and Alcohol PART III Summary of counseling SPC Newbie this counseling statement sets forth responsibilities while assigned to this section and clarifies expectations demanded by this command. The following subjects are what I expect from you as your squad leader: (1).PERFORMANCE AND JOB KNOWLEDGE: You will be evaluated on your knowledge on your MOS (Military Occupational Specialty), how you perform with different task and your ability to work with other members in your work environment (TEAM WORK!). You will also be challenged to perform other tasks to see how well you react to different situations. Feel free to ask me or any other Noncommissioned Officer any question you may have, whether it be job related or personal. You have a lot of knowledge in your MOS, I encourage you to keep that high standard and take advantage of the Electronic Technical’s Manuals that 3rd ID have in their computers, display the WILL TO WIN by your actions! (2).PHYSICAL FITNES: We are currently deployed and you will have plenty of time to do Physical Training on your own. Every Soldier knows it is their own responsibility to stay fit. I expect you to be excellent at doing Physical Training, give...
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...Army Regulation 350–1 Training Army Training and Leader Development Rapid Action Revision (RAR) Issue Date: 4 August 2011 Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC 18 December 2009 UNCLASSIFIED SUMMARY of CHANGE AR 350–1 Army Training and Leader Development This rapid action revision, 4 September 2011-o Implements the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act of 2010 by deleting all references to developing and conducting training concerning the Army’s Homosexual Conduct Policy (paras 2-21p and 2-22k.) o Rescinds paragraphs 2-6r, 2-46ac, and G-14e.) o Makes administrative changes (app A: marked obsolete forms and publications; corrected forms and publication titles; and corrected Web site addresses; glossary: deleted unused acronyms and corrected titles/abbreviations as prescribed by Army Records Management and Declassification Agency). *Army Regulation 350–1 Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC 18 December 2009 Effective 18 January 2010 Training Army Training and Leader Development History. This publication is a rapid action revision (RAR). This RAR is effective 20 September 2011. The portions affected by this RAR are listed in the summary of change. Summary. This regulation consolidates policy and guidance for Army training and leader development and supports a full-spectrum, force protection, expeditionary Army. Applicability. This regulation applies to the active Army, the Army National ...
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...September 11, 2013 By Timothy Hale, U.S. Army Reserve Command Chief Warrant Officer 5 Phyllis J. Wilson, the U.S. Army Reserve command chief warrant officer, shared what she sees as the top five qualities: strong character, strong leadership skills, technical savvy, across the board competence, and the capacity to be a counselor, adviser and mentor. "We want some of the best NCOs to come into the Army warrant officer corps," Wilson said. "You've got to be extremely good at your skill set: being a strong leader and knowing your technical skills so you can advise -- the same things that the rest of the Army leadership talks about." She said the competence a warrant officer must have is not only the technical aspect of their MOS, but also tactical competence. "Character -- that's not exchangeable for anything else," Wilson said. The path to becoming a warrant officer is not unlike the enlisted or officer career track. Once recruited, warrant officer candidates attend the five-week Warrant Officer Candidate School, known as WOCS, at Fort Rucker, Ala. "It's a very vigorous course of training," Peak said. "The course is designed for the cadre to evaluate the candidates' skills, qualities, and traits to ensure they are commensurate to what the Army expects of a warrant officer one." He said that individual skills and leadership capabilities are tested along with transition training from being enlisted to officer. * Copyright © 2013 TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc...
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