By Tyler Sylvia, 1stLT, USMC Background This paper provides information on the re-enlistment rates of the U.S. and NATO allies’ military services. It also examines the reasons and factors that contribute to why re-enlistment rates may be relatively high or low. Key Findings Highest re-enlistment rate: Coast Guard ~68% Lowest re-enlistment rate: […]
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MTI’s Top Selling Training Plans for January 2020
MTI’s Top Selling Training Plans for January 2020 Athlete’s Subscription Army Combat Fitness Test ACFT Training Plan Bodyweight Foundation Training Plan 2-Mile Run Improvement Chassis Integrity Military On-Ramp Training Plan APFT Training Plan Core Strength Bodyweight Only Running Improvement Training Plan Ruck Based Selection Training Plan Fat-Loss Training Plan Big24 Strength Training Plan Humility […]
Q&A 2.6.20
QUESTION I wanted to reach out and thank you for putting the Leg Blaster workout on YouTube. I came across it several years ago and have been easing into using it nearly year around but especially in preparation for ski season. It seems to be much more effective than other protocols in regards to adequately […]
Arete 2.6.20
Military / National Security / Foreign Affairs Turkey Launches Attacks against Syria, Killing 35 Syrian Soldiers, Homeland Security Newswire Afghan security forces averaged one insider attack every 4 days in the closing months of 2019, new data shows, Task & Purpose One Step Closer to a Batsuit for Soldiers, Defense One Raytheon tests laser-guided Excalibur S round for US […]
Q&A 1.30.20
QUESTION Im finishing up the big 24 program, Could I re do the program or is there another strength program that can complement big 24. ANSWER If you want to stick with strength it would be best to switch progressions. I’d recommend the MTI Relative Athlete Strength Assessment Training Plan, which deploys MTI’s Density progression. […]
APFT to ACFT Information from Beta Readers
By Rob Shaul Earlier this month I asked for any info on ACFT implementation in the ARMY, especially at schools and selection courses. Several replied … and I’ve sanitized and condensed the comments below. The Consensus: ACFT will become the gate assessment at all initial entry schools (BOLC, OCS, etc.) in October, and the test […]
Arete 1.30.20
Military U.S. Cuts Number of Black Hawks to Afghanistan by Two-Thirds, Small Wars Journal Germany: More than 500 Soldiers Investigated for Ties to Extremist Right-Wing Violent Groups, Homeland Security Newswire Eddie Gallagher strikes back at Navy SEALs who testified against him, Stars & Stripes Poll: Majority of Americans approve of Soleimani strike, Military Times Great Powers Must Talk to Each […]
Are You Strong Enough? A Snapshot from the MTI Community
By Rob Shaul In Januar 2020 we asked for remote lab rats to take MTI’s Relative Strength Assessment. The initial goal was to help validate the “Poor, Good, Excellent” scores we’ve developed for the assessment. However, the average relative strength score of the 18 athletes who volunteered to take the assessment last Monday, 1.20.20, […]
Q&A 1.23.20
QUESTION I have a few questions I think you could help me with. First I’d like to start by saying I like the many different programs available for different career paths. I do see a few programs with Ruck running included, my question is, isn’t ruck running terrible for your knees? I’ve read a few […]
Arete 1.23.20
Military / National Security / Foreign Affairs Trump downplays severity of injuries to US troops in Iran missile attack, Stars & Stripes Iran Lawmaker Will Reportedly Award $3 Million To ‘Whoever Kills Trump’, In Homeland Security U.S. State Department Appoints Envoy to Counter Chinese Influence at the U.N., Foreign Policy How Iran’s Military Outsources Its Cyberthreat Forces, In Homeland […]