Posted on Apr 6, 2014
Would you prefer to work with somebody more physically fit, or with more job proficiency?
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If you were allowed to select individuals that work for you, which quality would lend more weight to your decision. <div><br></div><div>Would you rather have a Service member that knows all the ins and outs of their specialty but is mediocre at physical fitness or a Service Member that excels in physical fitness but is mediocre at their job.</div>
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Had a great CSM tell me once, "If you were down on an operating table, would you care if the OR tech could max his PT test?" Physical Fitness is extremely important however, if I had to pick one, MOS proficiency would be it. Truthfully, I'd rather have a mix of both.
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SPC David Shaffer
I think your totally right SPC Jeff Daley, PhD . I believe there is a link between fitness, the ability to do your job, the ability to be mentally proficient, and the overall satisfaction a person has in their job/life in general.
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SFC (Join to see) well rounded doesn't mean mediocre, an individual could excel at both PT and their job. You don't have to sacrifice one for the other. There is no reason why you cant excel in more than one area.
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I think that PT is important and I am an avid runner; and pusher and sitter of ups. However, I need some idea that the person that I am working with can do his job. When a suicidal person comes in to see him/her, are they going to be able to de-escalate the situation and get this Soldier the help they need. Incompetence is not an option, nor an excuse.
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