Posted on Oct 30, 2013
Should Physical Training be the first event on the training schedule?
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In my own experience (Army only) I saw every leader "talk the talk" about PT (Physical Training) being the first thing on the calendar and the last item to come off the calendar - however reality was a different story. More often than not PT would vanish in the place of everything from inspections to urine testing. While this may have changed since I left service, I have always wondered what others thought as we see warfare evolve, does PT really matter enough to be first on the schedule and last off?
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Posted 12 y ago
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when I was in germany, we had PT every morning, then a good 2 mile run, unless weather was bad then we didnt do it
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I understand why PT is sometimes cut from the mornings due to unforeseen circumstances, but it should NEVER be stripped from the schedule. There's always time in the day to make this happen, whether it's a short brutal PT session before lunch, or a way to close out the day. Either way - it's a condition of employment, and a way to stay in the shape you're required to - don't kill it from the schedule.
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1SG (Join to see)
Physical Trianing should never be cut from the training schedule while in garrison. This is the only training we do day to day that prepares up for the hardships of combat. Even deployed leaders should find ways to conduct PT
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I do agree that PT should not get interfered with, but that’s not always the case. I have read many stories, posts, and blogs from the civilian side, that states PT should be done early and every day. That’s what great leaders do and I agree. Get it done and the rest of the day will be great.
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SSG Theodore Scherer
It has also been proven if you do PT, of any kind, over time you feel better about yourself. I won't even go into the benefits of why that is important.
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