Field Manual 7-22 encompasses the US Army Physical Readiness Training program in its entirety. This is a must have reference for all leaders and Soldiers in order to fully understand and implement PRT (Physical Readiness Training) at the Squad, Company / Battery / Troop and higher levels. This 6x9 inch paperback is perfect for personal use and carry, and is designed to fit with other books published in this series.

With May 2013 update. This is FM 7-22, with Change No. 1, Army Physical Readiness Training. It is formally called TC 3-22.20. Similar material; different name. Being Army Tough is the result of tremendous physical fitness training. Until now, FM 21-20 has been used for decades to train America's Army to go to battle. FM 7-22 has replaced the old FM, giving soldiers new strength and endurance sustaining exercises. Now you can have this same intense level of fitness. Whether you are a soldier, civilian or on the Delayed Entry Program, you can learn to exercise properly. FM 7-22, US Army Physical Readiness Training provides results. Soldier physical readiness is acquired through the challenge of a precise, progressive, and integrated physical training program. A well-conceived plan of military physical readiness training must be an integral part of every unit training program. This field manual prescribes doctrine for the execution of the Army Physical Readiness Training System. This publication comprises the print portion of Army physical readiness training. Companion portions are available on the internet. Terms that have joint or Army definitions are identified in both the Glossary and the text. This publication prescribes DA Form 705 (Army Physical Fitness Test Scorecard). The proponent for this publication is the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). The preparing agency is the United States Army Physical Fitness School.

(Includes Change No. 1) Soldier physical readiness is acquired through the challenge of a precise, progressive, and integrated physical training program. A well-conceived plan of military physical readiness training must be an integral part of every unit training program. This field manual prescribes doctrine for the execution of the Army Physical Readiness Training System. The Army assesses, plans, prepares, and executes training and leader development through training based on tasks, conditions, and standards. Knowing the task, assessing the level of proficiency against the standard and developing a sustained or improved training plan is the essence of all Army training. Army training overall prepares Soldiers, leaders, and units to fight in the full spectrum of operations. Combat readiness is the Army's primary focus as it transitions to a more agile, versatile, lethal, and survivable force. Physical readiness training prepares Soldiers and units for the physical challenges of fulfilling the mission in the face of a wide range of threats, in complex operational environments, and with emerging technologies. This field manual-"Army Physical Readiness Training" -Provides Soldiers and leaders with the doctrine of Army physical readiness training, Reflects lessons learned in battles past and present, time-tested theories, and principles and emerging trends in physical culture, Helps ensure the continuity of our nation's strength and security, Prepares Soldiers physically for full spectrum operations, Explains training requirements and objectives, Provides instructions, required resources, and reasons why physical fitness is a directed mandatory training requirement as specified in AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development, Allows leaders to adapt physical readiness training to unit missions and individual capabilities, Guides leaders in the progressive conditioning of Soldier strength, endurance, and mobility, Provides a variety of physical readiness training activities that enhance military skills needed for effective combat and duty performance.

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Soldier physical readiness is acquired through the challenge of a precise, progressive, and integrated physical training program. A well-conceived plan of military physical readiness training must be an integral part of every unit training program. This field manual prescribes doctrine for the execution of the Army Physical Readiness Training System. This publication comprises the print portion of Army physical readiness training. Companion portions are available on the internet. Terms that have joint or Army definitions are identified in both the Glossary and the text. This publication prescribes DA Form 705 (Army Physical Fitness Test Scorecard). The proponent for this publication is the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). The preparing agency is the United States Army Physical Fitness School.

This FM provides Soldiers and leaders with the doctrine of Army PRT. It is a product of our history, forged out of the great battles from the past to the present. Its doctrinal concepts also reflect emerging trends in current physical culture. This FM will impact the Army in a manner of importance toward the continuation of our national strength and security. The purpose of Army PRT is not merely to make our Soldiers look fit, but to actually make them physically ready for the conduct of full spectrum operations. Soldier physical readiness is acquired through the challenge of a precise, progressive, and integrated physical training program. A well-conceived plan of military physical readiness training must be an integral part of every unit training program. This field manual prescribes doctrine for the execution of the Army Physical Readiness Training System. Terms that have joint or Army definitions are identified in both the Glossary and the text. This publication prescribes DA Form 705 (Army Physical Fitness Test Scorecard). The proponent for this publication is the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). The preparing agency is the United States Army Physical Fitness School.