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by U S Marine Corps (Author)
Marine Physical Readiness Training for Combat is intended for use by all Marines. It provides the information and references necessary to establish and conduct physical conditioning programs to prepare Marines for the physical demands of combat. Contents: Physical Readiness Leadership Role of Physical Fitness in Combat Fundamentals of Physical Fitness Goals of Physical Readiness Training Leadership Roles Physical Readiness Training Programs Development of a Program Remedial Physical Training Physical Conditioning Activities Marching under Load Conditioning Drills One, Two, and Three Rifle and Log Drills Grass Drills Guerrilla Exercises Running Circuit Training Basic Physical Skills and Obstacle Courses Individual Exercise Programs Combat Water Survival Marine Corps Water Survival Program Water Sports and Competitive Activities The Battle Swimming Test Competitive Conditioning Activities Organization of Competitive Activities Combatives Relays Team Contests and Athletics Evaluation of Performance During Training Objectives of Combat Readiness The Physical Fitness Test Other Methods of Evaluation Responsibility Commander's Physical Fitness Program Other Formal Tests Physical Readiness Test Airborne Trainee Physical Fitness Test Battle Fitness Test The Human Body General Systems of the Body The Skeleton The Muscles Functioning of the Skeleton and Muscles The Circulatory and Respiratory Systems Cardiovascular Functioning Appendix. Instructor Hints and Instructor Training Index
