Physical Readiness Training

Question 1

What army reference covers physical fitness training

Answer 1

FM 7-22

Question 2

What are three phases of fitness

Answer 2

Initial conditioning, toughening, sustaining

Question 3

What are the three principles of the PRT program

Answer 3

Precision, progression, and intergration

Question 4

What are the three components of the PRT program

Answer 4

Strength, endurance, mobility

Question 5

What are the three types of PRT training

Answer 5

On-ground training, off-ground training, and combatives

Question 6

What are the three elements of a PRT session

Answer 6

Preparation, activities, recovery

Question 7

What is a PD? (Preparation drill)

Answer 7

The preparation drill is a set of ten warm up exercises that prepare soldiers for more intense PRT activities, the PD should begin all PRT activities

Question 8

What form is used to record the results of a PT test

Answer 8

DA form 705

Question 9

What is the minimum number of points a solder must achieve on each PT test event?

Answer 9

60 points

Question 10

What is FM 7-22’s definition of strength

Answer 10

According to FM 7-22, page 2-4, chapter 2 paragraph 2-13 strength is the ability to overcome resistance

Question 11

What is FM 7-22’s definition of endurance

Answer 11

According to FM 7-22, page 2-4 chapter 2 paragraph 2-14 endurance is the ability to sustain activity.

Question 12

FM 7-22 uses the term “continuum” I chapter 2. What is the meaning of “continuum”

Answer 12

A continuous series of things that blend into each other seamlessly so that it’s impossible to tell where one ends and the next begins

Question 13

How does the army test a soldiers muscle endurance

Answer 13

The 2 minute push up and sit up and the 2 mile run

Question 14

How does the army test a soliders aerobic fitness

Answer 14

2 mile run

Question 15

Is the sit up test terminated when the fingers become unlaced

Answer 15

No

Question 16

What are the commands for the extended rectangular formation (se FM 21-20, August 1985)

Answer 16

Extend to the left, March
Arms downward, move
Left face
Extend to the left, March
Arms downward, move 
Right, face
From front to rear, count off( no pause between "count" and "off" as there is in squad formations)
Even numbers to the left, uncover
Assemble to the right, March

Question 17

Are permanent orders require to wear the physical fitness badge

Answer 17

No

Question 18

What are the physical requirements for awarding the physical fitness badge

Answer 18

The solider just score at least 90 points in each APFT event, and meet the height and weight control requirements, of AR 600-9

Question 19

How long may a solider wear the physical fitness badge

Answer 19

It may be worn as long as the solider maintains a minimum passing score on all subsequent PT sets and the weight control requirements are met

Question 20

What document is used to prove a solider is entitled t wear the physical fitness badge

Answer 20

The APFT scorecard, DA form 705

Question 21

What is the maximum allowable slope of a running for the two mile run of the APFT

Answer 21

No more than a 3 percent grade