Marine Physical Readiness Training for Combat

Marine Physical Readiness Training for Combat
Author: U.S. Marine Corps
Publisher: Cosimo, Inc.
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2007-09-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1602067392

The United States Marine Corps is the largest such force on the planet, and yet it is the smallest, most elite section of the U.S. military, one with a long and storied history and some of the most rigorous training procedures. Here, in the most current version of the manual used by the Corps itself, is the guidebook used by the service to physically prepare its troops for their dangerous work. Areas covered include: . the fundamentals of physical fitness for Marines . development of fitness training programs . conditioning drills . guerilla exercises . the basics of orienteering . individual exercise programs . the basics of combat water survival . team contests and athletics . physical readiness tests . and much, much more. Military buffs, athletes, and anyone seeking to understand how American armed services train for the ever-changing arena of modern warfare will find this a fascinating and informative document.

Mcrp 8-10b-4 Marine Physical Readiness Training for Combat

Mcrp 8-10b-4 Marine Physical Readiness Training for Combat
Author: Department of Department of Defense
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2017-05-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9781547022953

May 2016 printing. Fleet Marine Force Reference Publications (FMFRP) 0-1B 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.

The Marine Special Operations Physical Fitness Training Guide

The Marine Special Operations Physical Fitness Training Guide
Author: Us Marine Corps
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 78
Release: 2018-12-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781791304676

GET MARINE FIT IN 10 WEEKS! Current version - complete and unabridged. POCKET / TRAVEL EDITION: take it anywhere, have it when you need it. LIFE-CHANGING WORKOUT PROGRAM suitable for any environment. Created and trusted by the Marines' experts to create a high level of physical capability within a specific time period - ideal for anyone with physical ability / stamina / weight loss / sports fitness goals. "Batteries last hours, books last decades. Get the print edition!" Now with improved text clarity Created by the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), this guidebook details a 10-week calisthenic exercise program designed to prepare you for MARSOC Assessment and Selection (A&S). Using primarily body-weight exercises, the program requires very little equipment or expense and can be performed by anyone, in any environment. This course will give you the physical conditioning, mental focus and unconquerable spirit required by the USMC's elite unit to persevere under the extreme stress of a high operational tempo and through the unknowns of asymmetric warfare. This fitness program focuses on improving physical performance through exercise and nutrition. It provides photographs and descriptions of exercises used at MARSOC, and is designed to prepare candidates for the physical aspects of A&S. Upon arriving at A&S, candidates are expected to have completed this 10-week program. MOVEMENT PREPARATION: a warm-up that prepares your body for movement, training, and performance. It boosts your heart rate, increases blood flow to the muscles, and elevates your core temperature. CALISTHENICS: exercises designed to develop muscular tone and promote physical well-being, relying heavily on body weight with minimal equipment requirements. POST-WORKOUT REGENERATION: activities that increase the body's ability to recover faster, in order to maximize the gains achieved through performance training. NUTRITION, HYDRATION, FOOT CARE AND RECOVERY: guidelines that help you select the right foods and beverages for optimum physical performance. Search for 'CARLILE MILITARY LIBRARY' to find more TOP-FLIGHT, SQUARED-AWAY publications for your professional bookshelf! Published in the U.S.A. by CARLILE MEDIA. Information purposes only.