MCRP 3-02A: Marine Physical Readiness Training for Combat

MCRP 3-02A Marine Physical Readiness Training for Combat

MCRP 3-02A

Marine Physical Readiness Training for Combat

Marine Corps · MCRP · Jan 2004 · 218 pages

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Chapter 1 PHYSICAL READINESS LEADERSHIP Section Role of Physical Fitness in Combat PURPOSE OF PHYSICAL FITNESS TRAINING 1101. Physical fitness training in the Marine Corps has one purpose: to prepare Marines to physically withstand the rigors of combat. All other goals of physical fitness training are subordinate to and must support attainment of this goal. infantry or reconnaissance units and their attachments' normally face' physically demanding combat is «wrong. .This error must not influence the priority commanders of combat support, combat service support, aviation, and _ headquarters units give to physical fitness for combat. Physical fitness for combat has a high priority for all Marines. A sound, effective unit program, requiring limited time and material, offers a greater payoff in combat than many more expensive and time-consuming training programs.

DesignationMCRP 3-02A

EditionJan 2004

StatusSuperseded

Pages218

FunctionLeadership Training

CollectionRecent Archive

References 3

MCO 6100Not in the Vault
MCO 1510.29ANot in the Vault