PRT Flashcards

1
Q

What does PRT stand for?

A

Physical Readiness Training.

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2
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What is physical readiness?

A

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.

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3
Q

Whose program is the physical readiness training program?

A

The Commander’s program.

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4
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What are the critical components of physical conditioning?

A

Strength, endurance, and mobility.

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5
Q

What are the PRT components that make up strength?

A

Muscular strength and muscular endurance.

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6
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What are the PRT components that make up endurance?

A

Anaerobic endurance and aerobic endurance.

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7
Q

Name six PRT activities.

A

CD 1, CD 2, CD 3, Climbing Drill 1, Climbing Drill 2, MMD 1, MMD 2, 30:60’s, 60:120’s, Prep Drill, Recovery Drill, Combatives, Unit Formation Run, etc.

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8
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What are three training phases of PRT?

A
  1. Initial conditioning.
  2. Toughening.
  3. Sustaining.
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9
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What does the initial conditioning phase do?

A

Prepares future soldiers to learn and adapt to Army PRT.

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What does the toughening phase activities develop?

A

Foundational fitness and fundamental movement skills that prepare soldiers to transition to the sustaining phase.

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What does the sustaining phase activities develop?

A

A higher level of physical readiness required by duty positions and C- or D-METL.

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12
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When does the toughening phase occur?

A

During IMT, BCT, OSUT, and Basic Officer Leader Course A.

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13
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When are the sustaining phase activities conducted?

A

In unit PRT throughout the Army.

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14
Q

What do MMDs improve?

A

Running form and movement under direct or indirect fire.

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15
Q

Who should be able to explain and demonstrate all PRT activities?

A

Officers, NCOs, and PRT leaders.

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16
Q

How long does it take for positive changes in physical fitness levels to take affect?

A

At least six to eight weeks.

17
Q

What elements does PRT sessions consist of?

A

Preparation, activities, and recovery.

18
Q

What should be conducted before the APFT?

A

The prep drill.

19
Q

What should be conducted after the APFT?

A

The recovery drill.

20
Q

How many times a week should PRT be conducted?

A

Four to five days per week.

21
Q

How many exercises are in the prep drill?

A

Ten.

22
Q

How many exercises are in the recovery drill?

A

Five.