Does the Army have any fitness teams?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:19:49 -0500

I was hoping the army had fitness teams or programs like boxing, MMA or powerlifting. I power lift and I also do a little bit of both boxing and MMA so that would be great for me if they have it. I am National Guard right now but I wouldn’t mind going to duty for it. I thought I seen an email out but I wasn’t sure so I was hoping somebody here knew about it?

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2021 3:06 PM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:06:16 -0500

The Army does have a boxing team, and a power lifting team not sure about MMA. Just Google it and there is info. Most were cancelled this year due to COVID but the teams do exist.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Feb 17 at 2021 3:08 PM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:08:27 -0500

Yes, those do exist. Most bases and large units will have sports teams of various types, sizes etc. Also big Army has an Official boxing team and things like that as well. Most branches have stuff like that.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2021 4:37 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:37:44 -0500

The Army does. It's called the Army World Class Athlete Program.

"The US Army’s World Class Athlete Program (WCAP) allows top-ranked Soldier-athletes to perform at the international level while also serving their nation in the military. Our members train and compete throughout the year – and aim for the Olympic and Paralympic Games."
https://www.armywcap.com/

There are also teams at posts sometimes but these are local unofficial teams that are extracurricular. You have have to maintain your primary duties. If you are accepted into the AWCAP then that is your job and you will PCS to their location in Colorado.

Response by SFC Melvin Brandenburg made Feb 17 at 2021 11:47 PM

SFC Melvin Brandenburg — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 23:47:21 -0500

Yes

Response by Maj Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 18 at 2021 12:05 PM

Maj Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:05:38 -0500

I had a Marine who worked for me, who was on the Marine Corps Boxing Team. He was a name on my roster. The first time I met him was the day he was checking out to be a civilian. He was training or on the road with team, every day. But as long as his name was on my roster, I couldn’t get a replacement for him. Not until he checked out and dropped the name did I get another Marine. I don’t even know if he was any good or not.