Army Physical Readiness Training (PRT)

Question 1

What document covers physical fitness?

Answer 1

FM 7-22

Question 2

What are the four phases of fitness?

Answer 2

1. Initial conditioning
2. Toughening
3. Sustaining
4. Reconditioning

Question 3

What are the three principles of the PRT program?

Answer 3

1. Precision
2. Progression
3. Integration

Question 4

What are the three components of the PRT program?

Answer 4

1. Strength
2. Endurance
3. Mobility

Question 5

What are the three types of PRT training?

Answer 5

1. On-ground training
2. Off-ground training
3. Combatives

Question 6

What are the three elements of a PRT session?

Answer 6

1. Preparation
2. Activities
3. Recovery

Question 7

Preparation Drill

Answer 7

1. Bend and reach
2. Rear lunge
3. High jumper
4. Rower
5. Squat bender
6. Windmill
7. Forward lunge
8. Prone row
9. Bent-leg body twist
10. Push-up

Question 8

Recovery Drill

Answer 8

1. Overhead arm pull
2. Rear lunge
3. Extend and flex
4. Thigh stretch
5. Single-leg over

Question 9

What form is used to record the results of an APFT?

Answer 9

DA Form 705 (the APFT scorecard)

Question 10

What are the two physical fitness formations?

Answer 10

Extended Rectangular and Circular

Question 11

What are the commands for the extended rectangular formation?

Answer 11

1. Extend to the left, march
2. Arms downward, move
3. Left, face
4. Extend to the left, march
5. Arms downward, move
6. Right, face
7. From front to rear, count off
8. Even numbers to the left, uncover
9. (to re-assemble) Assemble to the right, march

Question 12

What is the purpose of the PRT program?

Answer 12

To develop and maintain a high level of unit physical readiness appropriate to duty position and for the conduct of full spectrum operations.