A Historical Review and Analysis of Army Physical Readiness Training and Assessment

East, Whitfield B; Hertling, Mark P; Combat Studies Institute Press

ISBN 10: 1782663630 / ISBN 13: 9781782663638

Published by Military Bookshop, 2013

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Historical Review and Analysis of Army Physical Readiness Training and Assessment
• Publisher: Military Bookshop
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1782663630
• ISBN 13: 9781782663638
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

In this monograph, Dr. Whitfield "Chip" East provides a pragmatic history of physical readiness training in our Army. He tells us we initially mirrored the professional Armies of Europe as they prepared their forces for war on the continent. Then he introduces us to some master trainers, and shows us how they initiated an American brand of physical conditioning when our forces were found lacking in the early wars of the last century. Finally, he shows us how we have and must incorporate science (even when there exists considerable debate!) to contribute to what we do-and how we do it-in shaping today's Army. Dr. East provides the history, the analysis, and the pragmatism, and all of it is geared to understanding how our Army has and must train Soldiers for the physical demands of combat.