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Area of Science:

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Military Science
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • US Army Basic Combat Training (BCT) mandates standardized physical readiness training (PRT).
  • Concerns exist regarding consistent adherence to PRT standards across different training locations.
  • Variations in physical activity (PA) could impact recruit preparedness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify and compare the PA levels of recruits undergoing BCT at two distinct Army training sites.
  • To investigate whether standardized PRT is implemented uniformly across different BCT locations.

Main Methods:

  • Recruits (n=264) at Fort Jackson and Fort Sill wore accelerometers and completed PA logs for 44-47 days.
  • Direct observation using the PAtracker tool was employed for one recruit per company.
  • Data analyzed included activity type, intensity, body position, and external load carrying.

Main Results:

  • Minimal differences (0.4%-15.3%) in time spent on various physical activities were observed between the two sites.
  • No significant differences were found in calisthenics or running time percentages between Fort Jackson and Fort Sill.
  • Moderate to vigorous PA during PRT increased weekly during the initial BCT weeks at Fort Jackson.

Conclusions:

  • Army recruits at the studied BCT sites exhibited comparable engagement in various physical activities.
  • The findings suggest a degree of standardization in PA exposure, irrespective of training location or measurement technique.