What is the purpose of PRT?
- Physical Readiness Training (PRT) prepares Soldiers and units for the physical challenges of fighting in the full spectrum of operations
- Directly tied to performance of Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills (WTBD)
What are the four phases of PRT?
1.Initial Conditioning Phase
Conducted pre-enlistment or pre-commissioning
2.Toughening Phase
Conducted during Initial Military Training (IMT)
3.Sustaining Phase
Maintain high level of physical readiness to support duty position and unit requirements
4.Reconditioning
Restore Soldier fitness levels after deployment/recovery from injury/illness
What are the three principles of PRT?
Precision - strict adherence to execution standards - quality is as important as quantity
Progression - systematic increase in intensity, duration, volume and difficulty of PRT activities
Integration - Multiple training activities to achieve balance in training
What are the three components of PRT?
Strength - the ability to overcome resistance
Endurance - the ability to sustain activity
Mobility - the functional application of strength and endurance
