The U.S. Army's new Physical Readiness Training Manual TC 3-22.20 is designed to improve the fitness of the
war fighter and get them ready for the physical demands of battle. The useless stretching excercises and
rotations have been taken out of the training guidance, focusing on getting the most out of the one hour
physical training regiment.
war fighter and get them ready for the physical demands of battle. The useless stretching excercises and
rotations have been taken out of the training guidance, focusing on getting the most out of the one hour
physical training regiment.
The Army assesses, plans, prepares and executes training and leader development through training based on tasks,
conditions and standards. Knowing the task, assessing the level of proficiency against the standard and developing a
sustained or improved training plan is the essence of all Army training.
Army training overall prepares Soldiers, leaders and units to fight in the full spectrum of operations. Combat
readiness is the Army’s primary focus as it transitions to a more agile, versatile, lethal and survivable force.
Physical Readiness Training (PRT) prepares Soldiers and units for the physical challenges of fulfilling this mission
in the face of a wide range of threats, in complex operational environments and with emerging technologies.
Part I, Philosophy, covers approach, system and leadership.
Part II, Strategy, covers types of programs, planning considerations and special conditioning programs.
Part III, Activities, covers execution of training, preparation and recovery, strength and mobility and endurance and
mobility.
Appendix A is the Army Physical Fitness Test. See also Army Physical Readiness Test (APRT)
Appendix B discusses climbing bars.
Appendix C discusses posture and body mechanics.
Appendix D discusses environmental considerations.
Appendix E discusses obstacle negotiation.
TC 3-22.20
Provides Soldiers and leaders with the doctrine of Army Physical Readiness Training.
Reflects lessons learned in battles past and present, time-tested theories and principles and emerging trends in
physical culture.
Helps ensure the continuity of our nation’s strength and security.
Prepares Soldiers physically for full spectrum operations.
Explains training requirements and objectives.
Provides instructions, required resources and reasons why physical fitness is a directed mandatory training
requirement as specified in AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development.
Allows leaders to adapt PRT to unit missions and individual capabilities.
Guides leaders in the progressive conditioning of Soldier strength, endurance and mobility.
Provides a variety of PRT activities that enhance military skills needed for effective combat and duty performance.
See Also: PRT Toughening Phase >> PRT Training Schedule >> Army E-profile system >>
conditions and standards. Knowing the task, assessing the level of proficiency against the standard and developing a
sustained or improved training plan is the essence of all Army training.
Army training overall prepares Soldiers, leaders and units to fight in the full spectrum of operations. Combat
readiness is the Army’s primary focus as it transitions to a more agile, versatile, lethal and survivable force.
Physical Readiness Training (PRT) prepares Soldiers and units for the physical challenges of fulfilling this mission
in the face of a wide range of threats, in complex operational environments and with emerging technologies.
Part I, Philosophy, covers approach, system and leadership.
Part II, Strategy, covers types of programs, planning considerations and special conditioning programs.
Part III, Activities, covers execution of training, preparation and recovery, strength and mobility and endurance and
mobility.
Appendix A is the Army Physical Fitness Test. See also Army Physical Readiness Test (APRT)
Appendix B discusses climbing bars.
Appendix C discusses posture and body mechanics.
Appendix D discusses environmental considerations.
Appendix E discusses obstacle negotiation.
TC 3-22.20
Provides Soldiers and leaders with the doctrine of Army Physical Readiness Training.
Reflects lessons learned in battles past and present, time-tested theories and principles and emerging trends in
physical culture.
Helps ensure the continuity of our nation’s strength and security.
Prepares Soldiers physically for full spectrum operations.
Explains training requirements and objectives.
Provides instructions, required resources and reasons why physical fitness is a directed mandatory training
requirement as specified in AR 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development.
Allows leaders to adapt PRT to unit missions and individual capabilities.
Guides leaders in the progressive conditioning of Soldier strength, endurance and mobility.
Provides a variety of PRT activities that enhance military skills needed for effective combat and duty performance.
See Also: PRT Toughening Phase >> PRT Training Schedule >> Army E-profile system >>
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