APFT Obstacle Course Exercises (Conditioning) Source: Department of the Army Field Manual, FM 21-20 Physical Fitness Training CONDITIONING OBSTACLE COURSES If possible, an obstacle course should be shaped like a horseshoe or figure eight so that the finish is close to the start. Also, signs should be placed to show the route. A course usually ranges from 300 to 450 yards … [Read more...]

APFT Rifle Drills Exercises Source: Department of the Army Field Manual, FM 21-20 Physical Fitness Training Rifle drills are suitable activities for fitness training while bivouacking or during extended time in the field. In most situations, the time consumed in drawing weapons makes this activity cumbersome for garrison use. However, it is a good conditioning activity, and … [Read more...]

APFT Log Drill Exercises Source: Department of the Army Field Manual, FM 21-20 Physical Fitness Training START POSITIONS The soldiers fall in facing their log, with toes about four inches away. Figure 8-16 shows the basic starting positions and commands. Right-Hand Start Position, Move On the command "Move," move the left foot 12 inches to the left, and lower the body into … [Read more...]

Abdominal Organs and Gastrointestinal System a. Esophagus. Current or history of esophageal disease, including, but not limited to ulceration, varices, fistula, achalasia, or Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) (530.81), or complications from GERD including stricture, or maintenance on acid suppression medication, or other dysmotility disorders; chronic, or recurrent … [Read more...]