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As the PT NCO in my unit I do PRT but there are times I deviate from PRT and do other exercises to break up the monotony and make PT interesting. Does anyone else do this or do you just strictly follow PRT?
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For my part, when we do PRT, we do PRT. There's value in following the program, especially when you have younger Soldiers preparing for a school. But when we don't do PRT, we eliminate references to it in order to ensure we don't confuse people with what is PRT and what is not. We will do a fun run, some sort of cross fit training like MAJ Weiss said, or maybe yoga. As a Reservist, it's not so much of a problem when you're only doing PRT once a quarter, but being creative sure helps when mobilizing.
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FM 7-22 authorizes modifications to the program. As always, you may add to but not take away. If your adjustments align with the overall intent there should not be an issue. Just read the FM and if a master fitness trainer is avail get with them from further guidance in planning your sessions.
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MAJ (Join to see)
It is really disappointing to read all the comments on this thread from officers and NCOs who clearly have not read or do not understand FM 7-22, which establishes a very flexible PT program. I'm not sure what a "deviation from PRT" would even be, given the program's flexibility.
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SSG (Join to see)
I agree with you 100%, sir. It can also be tailored to unit METL quite handily. Units need to take the MFT program more seriously; once someone explains the rationale for everything, Soldiers resist it a lot less. I have seen people that go to MFT to check the block and get the points, but they don't apply that knowledge to the unit's PT program.
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