What are some ways you are making PRT better to improve morale in your unit?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 19:38:17 -0400

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 11 at 2016 7:50 PM

CPO Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 19:50:57 -0400

I don't know about Army but some of the group PT events we used (SeaBees). We used sporting events like cycle or circuit type events with teams and cross-fit competitions. The other good one is we do a thing called Frisbee football also team event but not like regular football it is a cardio type event. Also use wind sprints as team events or just wind sprints

Response by SPC Todd Hanson made Jul 11 at 2016 8:38 PM

SPC Todd Hanson — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 20:38:28 -0400

We go off post and run the stairs at the state capital building or go run a trails by the river in civies and headphones

Response by MAJ Bryan Zeski made Jul 11 at 2016 10:01 PM

MAJ Bryan Zeski — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 22:01:26 -0400

*We have authorized Pokemon GO to enhance and motivate Soldiers to run faster and more often. In the last week, we're improved our run times by 30% and decreased our overall body-fat percentage by 25%. Eight Soldiers have been removed from the Weight-Control Program and overall readiness has increased by 19%.

*None of the above statements should be taken as fact or even a good idea.

Response by SGM Billy Herrington made Jul 11 at 2016 11:38 PM

SGM Billy Herrington — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 23:38:21 -0400

We have regimental PT once a week. We do different things, fun things. Dodge ball, kickball, softball, ruck march, frisbee football, etc.

It breaks the monotony and promotes esprit de corps.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 12 at 2016 5:49 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 05:49:08 -0400

We are authorized 2 days a week to do PT at the PLT level. It gives us the opportunity to have time in a smaller group for competition and esprit de corp building. It's my favorite two days of the week. We get to incorporate bike rides, trail runs, lifting...

My CO also has a Commanders Cup event once a month. The Commanders Cup event comes with a trophy for the winning PLT. It's also a nice change and a morale builder as well.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 12 at 2016 9:53 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 21:53:20 -0400

My company does PLT PT 4 days a week and are encouraged to take their PLT off post around JBLM. So many cool areas to run, hike, or whatever. Friday is company PT and the majority of the time it's some sort of competition but currently Fridays are used for practice to take back my Commanders cup thus year.