Posted on Jun 5, 2014
MSG Martin C.
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Is PRT being conducted across the Army? Or has it become irrelevant?
The more installations I visit the more I notice how little to none PRT is being enforced. I became very proficient during my time in TRADOC however outside of it I hardly ever see anyone do it and when I do I notice all kinds of deficiencies.
Do you think the Army did not think this all the way? Many installations lack the kettle bells and Pull up bars.
I have talk to several NCOs that simply do not understand the concept.
Is your unit conducting PRT?
What are you doing to enforce the standard?
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I continued to do PRT for several months when I got out of Tradoc and no one else was doing it in my BN. I eventually started doing Crossfit WOD's and Military athlete workouts with better results and the Soldiers like it more.
MSG Martin C.
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Would you say this is the norm across big Army?
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PRT is the standard!! All units I know are complying
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We are starting to implement it a little here in my unit. I recently attended the Master Fitness Trainer course and I have to say, it really changed my mind about the whole program. The idea behind the program is to be able to perform warrior tasks and battle drills, not to just pass the APFT. It's about proper body mechanics to help reduce injuries as well as help folks that are injured get back to health. There is a lot of science behind the program. If anyone ever has the opportunity to attend MFT, I would strongly recommend it. Go there with an open mind and lots of questions.
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SFC David Cook
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Since the implementation of PRT I have never seen an NCO above SFC or an Officer above 1LT actually do it. I actually have heard many higher ups totally dismiss PRT in front of Junior NCOs and Enlisted. In my experience it works when done properly. PRT is mostly done improperly by unprepared instructors, they often drag it out by stumbling through it while constantly referring back to the card. When PRT is done improperly it only confirms to the junior NCOs and Enlisted what the higher ups are saying.
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SFC David Cook
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SPC Carlisle,
Wait.... you have actually seen a warrant officer at formation? Did you take a picture? Jk, I'm sure there are seniors out there doing the right thing.
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