Posted on Jan 25, 2016
Is PT (Physical Training) a major factor in military leadership?
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Just a thought. I'm big on pt... But more because I just enjoy pt. I believe it's important to set the example and it does show the individual has goals and discipline but I do feel it is over emphasized as a leadership characteristic. Thoughts?
Leadership
Leadership Development
Physical Training
Posted 10 y ago
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IMHO
Being a PT stud doesnt make you a Leader... Being a Leader doesnt make you a PT stud. Being able to successfully provide soldiers with Purpose, Motivation and Direction to be better at PT, the ability to train them how to conduct the drills properly is a sign of a good leader.
Being a PT stud doesnt make you a Leader... Being a Leader doesnt make you a PT stud. Being able to successfully provide soldiers with Purpose, Motivation and Direction to be better at PT, the ability to train them how to conduct the drills properly is a sign of a good leader.
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PT is a chance for you to display your motivation and drill and ceremony skills. A good PT program will work towards team building and cohesion.
It is a double edged sword however. What it gives to leadership, it can take away if not conducted properly.
It is a double edged sword however. What it gives to leadership, it can take away if not conducted properly.
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SPC Randall Eichelberger
And lets not forget that its difficult to demonstrate your ability to help your soldiers raise their PT scores when you're hitting a 200.
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PFC Bradley Campbell
my brother was hounded to death over being 5 pounds over weight. this kind of over the top crap has to stop. he was in the 82nd. sinai duty,paratrooper,infantry. he finally took all he could and went awol. hounding and harrasement of good people out of the military is a childish chickenshit action. plenty of scumbags in uniform that should be given the boot. my brother was not one of them.
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PFC Bradley Campbell - I am sorry about your brother's experience. The military is like civilian life in the differences. At some posts, your brother would have not been hounded, however, the 82nd will not let that go.
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