Marc Smurr English 101 January 28‚ 2011 Responding to Another’s Voice New Army Physical Fitness Training Standards The United States Army Physical Fitness test‚ or Pt test consist of a two mile run‚ push ups and sit ups‚ each event is graded based on age‚ and sex. There is a simple pass or fail in each category and this is based on how many repetitions‚ whether it being sit-ups or pushed up‚ the person can complete in a two minute time period. The two mile run is based on age‚ sex‚ and time
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responsibility while explaining the importance of maintaining positive physical security of a Common Access Card (CAC) which is a piece of the “intelligence puzzle” and vital to Operational Security (OPSEC). The paper will give examples of how the lack of positive security of a CAC can‚ not only‚ diminish a soldier’s ability to perform daily tasks‚ but also limit their access to information pertinent to the mission at hand. Why is accountability important to the Army? Accountability is a very important
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The Importance of Customs and Courtesies in the Army Customs and courtesies have been a part of many military and government settings for centuries; some even running back to ancient roman times. A custom is an established practice. They include both positive actions and taboos (things you do and things you avoid doing). Some examples of customs that we practice in today’s military include; never criticize the Army or a leader in public‚ never “wear” a superior’s rank by saying something like‚ “the
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Most Americans rely on social security to provide at least some of their income in retirement. It’s important to know how social security works. Hal Surratt CPA reveals some things your tax accountant wants you to know about social security. You’ve been paying into the social security system all along. If you are employed‚ you pay into the social security system with every paycheck. 6.2% of your wages are withheld for the social security tax‚ also called the Old-Age‚ Survivors and Disability Insurance
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Platoon Sergeant puts faith in his squad leaders and squad leaders put faith in their team leaders that the task is performed each and every day. Inspections are a vital task to ensure soldiers are adequately prepared to execute missions or even daily Army life. Pre-combat checks and pre-combat inspections provide the attention to detail that is necessary to perform your role as a soldier and use your resources efficiently. Pre-combat checks and pre-combat inspections are an individual and leader
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of physical readiness required by today’s combat environments‚ a comprehensive and holistic approach to fitness‚ vice the long established Army fitness program is necessary. Because the Army Physical Fitness Training program‚ as outlined by FM 21-20‚ is what most current Team Sergeants grew up in the military with‚ there is a tendency to default to that program when planning for Detachment physical training. While the Army program certainly offers rigorous training‚ it is focused on an Army with
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The Importance of Following Army Regulations The army regulations have been put in place to create a standard to uphold‚ measure abilities‚ and create uniformity throughout the organization. Army regulations have been a guideline since the time of Barron Von Stueben‚ a Prussian officer commissioned by the Continental Congress during the American Revolution. Von Stueben knew then that all soldiers needed a guideline and a standard to be upheld to. Standards from physical fitness‚ marksmanship‚ and
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First-Line Supervisors of Helpers‚ Laborers‚ and Material Movers‚ Hand Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of helpers‚ laborers‚ or material movers. Sample of reported job titles:Receiving Supervisor‚ Shipping Supervisor‚ Receiving Lead‚ Floor Supervisor‚ Front Line Supervisor‚ Tasks · Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staff for effective performance of activities and response to fluctuating workloads. · Collaborate with workers and managers to solve work-related
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Introduction Physical fitness is an integral part of the army lifestyle and ability of a soldiers to efficiently perform all tasks necessary to be the best soldier they can be. There have been many forms of physical fitness training in the army over the years while the Army is continuously changing and trying to ensure that the programs set for its personnel is the absolute best that they can provide. However‚ the one aspect that has stayed the same is the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). The
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Importance of Physical Education in Schools SPO3001 Learn to Swim Table of Contents Page Introduction 3 Definition of Physical Education 3 What is taught in Physical Education? 4 Importance of Physical Education 5 The Importance of Physical Education as it relates to Swimming 7 Disadvantages of lack of Physical Education 9 Conclusion 10 References 11 Introduction Physical education plays a vital role in students’
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