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The object of the Physical Training Program ig to give to the trainees .

in the shortest practicable time an intensive, alleround training which

will develop in them those qualities, capabilities and reflexes associe

ated with first-class physical condition and in particular to prepare

oe for the arduous military duties which await them upon their return
troops.

In those institutions where Army Specialized Training Program contracts

call for the use of institutional personnel to conduct physical training,
the Commandant will give such supervision to the training as will ensure
the effective execttion of the program, However, the "chain of command"
in this training is through institutional authorities, with whom the
Commandant will collaborate cioselys In those institutions where contracts
do not call for use of institutional personnel to conduct the physical
training program, the Commandant will organize and exectte the program

by utilizing military personnel as instructors.

Six (6) hours each week, consisting of three periods of two hours each,
are to be devoted to the physical training programs, In addition, trainees
electing to do so should be encouraged to devote a part of their daily

~~ and weekeend periods of free time to treining for, or participation in,
intramural sports.

To make efficient use of existing facilities and teaching personnel the
time schedule for physical training must be integrated with the academic
and military training schedules to the end that classes may be conducted
throughout é@ach day. |

The physical training progrem should begin immediately upon the assign»
nent of trainees to classes and should develop progressively throughout
the training course.

Normally, the platoon is a convenience unit for regular instruction; howe —
ever, companies or entire battalions could be brought together occasion=
ally for various drills in order to develop esprit de corps and the habit
of mass action, |

In the interests both of effective teaching and of developing trainee
leadership, it is suggested that qualified trainees who may be possessed

of exceptional skills or capabilities be utilised, wherever possible, as

demonstrators and assistant instructors.

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@e The fact that a trainge has passed the required physical examination for

the Army and bas successfully completed the transition period from civile
jan to soldier indicated that he is good material, However, it does not
necessarily follow that he possesses the physical stamina or the basic
skills to cope with the tasks tthat active duty will impose. Overzealous~
ness on the part of an instructor in mistaking quantity of training given
for quality of performance may defe,t the purpose or lead to injury by