Soldier physical readiness is acquired through the challenge of a precise, progressive, and integrated physical training program. A well-conceived plan of military physical readiness training must be an integral part of every unit training program. This training circular prescribes doctrine for the execution of the Army Physical Readiness Training System.
This publication comprises the print portion of Army physical readiness training. Companion portions are available on the internet.
Terms that have joint or Army definitions are identified in both the glossary and the text.
This publication prescribes DA Form 705 (Army Physical Fitness Test Scorecard).
The proponent for this publication is the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). The preparing agency is the United States Army Physical Fitness School. Submit comments and recommendations for improvement of this training circular on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms). To contact the United States Army Physical Fitness School, write—
DCG-IMT-TSSD
U.S. Army Physical Fitness School ATTN: Director 4325 Jackson Blvd Fort Jackson, SC 29207-5015
This regulation applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated. Unless this publication states otherwise, masculine nouns and pronouns refer to both men and women.
