Marine Physical Readiness Training for Combat

Marine Physical Readiness Training for Combat is intended for use by all Marines. It provides the information and references necessary to establish and conduct physical conditioning programs to prepare Marines for the physical demands of combat.Contents:Physical Readiness Leadership Role of Physical Fitness in Combat Fundamentals of Physical Fitness Goals of Physical Readiness Training Leadership RolesPhysical Readiness Training Programs Development of a Program Remedial Physical TrainingPhysical Conditioning Activities Marching under Load Conditioning Drills One, Two, and Three Rifle and Log Drills Grass Drills Guerrilla Exercises Running Circuit Training Basic Physical Skills and Obstacle Courses Individual Exercise ProgramsCombat Water Survival Marine Corps Water Survival Program Water Sports and Competitive Activities The Battle Swimming TestCompetitive Conditioning Activities Organization of Competitive Activities Combatives Relays Team Contests and AthleticsEvaluation of Performance During Training Objectives of Combat Readiness The Physical Fitness Test Other Methods of Evaluation Responsibility Commander's Physical Fitness Program Other Formal Tests Physical Readiness Test Airborne Trainee Physical Fitness Test Battle Fitness TestThe Human Body General Systems of the Body The Skeleton The Muscles Functioning of the Skeleton and Muscles The Circulatory and Respiratory Systems Cardiovascular FunctioningAppendix. Instructor Hints and Instructor TrainingIndex