Posted on Mar 18, 2014
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I remember back in the day my unit used to do PT by the book FM 21-20. With the new changes that came along with PRT, how are we doing on most units?

Are units doing PRT by the book?
Is cross-fit taking over the forefront or augmenting?
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I say it's dependent by post. Standard is standard, but that standard is always I interpreted and implemented in different ways when it comes to army posts. For example, crossfit probably goes a long way in light infantry divisions [82nd & 101st] whereas PRT might be taken a bit more seriously in heavy mechanized [1st CAV and 1st ID]
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Adherence to 21-20 wasn't so good "back in the day" either. Units are doing slightly better with PRT in terms of following the FM, but I see the same problems. Units are only using about 15% of what's available to them, and are not working to the appropriate level of intensity for most of the training.
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Aside from my personal opinions towards PRT, there is still a standard to be followed. Now my only exposure to PRT has been through NCOES schools and it is beaten through your head to know what right looks like. Now individual units at some level should have MFT qualified instructors to further enforce what right looks like. It is the commands responsibility to send people with retainablility, capability, and discipline to enforce the proper standards of PRT.

Personally I think it is not being done to standard because soldiers, NCO's, leaders feel that PRT is not the best way to get in shape. This in turn causes lack of motivation and soldiers are feeling the same way. Units end up deviating from it or dropping it altogether.
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In my experience, Soldiers feel that PRT is not the best way because it isn't being done at the appropriate level of intensity. Too much time is spent during PRT sessions explaining or demonstrating exercises, and too much time is wasted transitioning from one set of drills to another.
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