QUESTION AND ANSWER 2014-07-03

…couple options:   1) Sandbag/Weightvest/Dumbbell Training Plan: http://militaryathlete.com/page.php?page_ID=12&cart_category_ID=101&cart_ID=103 This is a great, functional plan for military athletes which hammers the combat chassis.   2) Q-School Training Plan: http://militaryathlete.com/page.php?page_ID=12&cart_category_ID=101&cart_ID=130 Pulls back…

Q&A 10.28.16

…recently changed my entire approach and the new methodology I call Chassis Integrity: http://mtntactical.com/all-articles/chassis-integrity-2-0/ http://strongswiftdurable.com/strong-swift-durable-articles/chassis-integrity/ http://mtntactical.com/all-articles/evolution-chassis-integrity-theory/ With these circuits comes not only great functional mid-section strength, but also great work…

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2013-07-16

…of an issue with the programming.  Any input is much appreciated. Thanks for your time. – J. ANSWER Two options:  (1) Ruck Based Selection Program: http://militaryathlete.com/page.php?page_ID=12&cart_category_ID=52&&cart_ID=45 (2) CCT/PJ/CRO Selection Training Program: http://militaryathlete.com/page.php?page_ID=12&cart_category_ID=52&&cart_ID=92…

Military Awards: How Did We Get Here?

…    Sources https://www.navytimes.com/articles/navy-secretary-recommends-two-medals-of-honor https://warisboring.com/it-s-hard-to-tell-war-heroes-from-paper-pushers-when-everybody-gets-so-many-dumb-ribbons-9880c02e718c#.q4s5w https://warisboring.com/it-s-hard-to-tell-war-heroes-from-paper-pushers-when-everybody-gets-so-many-dumb-ribbons-9880c02e718c#.q4s5weico http://www.nbcnews.com/id/4243092/ns/world_news-brave_new_world/t/too-many-medals/#.WEsYDqIrJcA http://taskandpurpose.com/the-military-needs-to-get-a-handle-on-its-awards-process/ http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/war_stories/2004/09/who_really_deserves_a_silver_star.html http://www.newsweek.com/us-military-officers-too-many-medals-80701 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/defence/11155786/Shamed-Army-major-stripped-of-gallantry-award-after-exaggerating-own-bravery.html https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/dcas/ https://www.rallypoint.com/command-post/the-bronze-star-medal-military-misconceptions http://www.stripes.com/pentagon-to-review-all-military-medals-1.264455 https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/Awards%20and%20Decorations%20Statistics%20by%20Conflict http://www.nytimes.com/1987/07/08/world/iran-contra-hearings-tension-high-drama-north-insists-his-superiors-backed-iran.html?pagewanted=all http://www.nytimes.com/1987/07/15/us/iran-contra-hearings-col-north-bolstering-fund-effort.html http://www.amervets.com/replacement/bs.htm#isr http://valor.defense.gov/Recipients/Army-Silver-Star/ DA PAM 623-3 Evaluation Reporting System https://www.armytimes.com/story/military/careers/army/officer/2016/04/14/army-releases-lieutenant-colonel-promotions-selection-rates/83024962/ “Loss of Confidence: The…

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2014-03-18

…6 Strength is a great place to start: http://militaryathlete.com/page.php?page_ID=12&cart_category_ID=55&cart_ID=84   – Rob   ***************** QUESTION Coach, A few easy questions and compliments.  Should I be worried if my squat is only…

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  By Mintra Mattison   These are the most common questions we receive from our subscribers.   (1) Which program do you recommend? If you’re not sure which program works…

Q&A 3.30.17

…one female guide test, and she scored 911. (http://mtntactical.com/fitness/alpinist-fitness-assessment-test-results/). The step ups progress to 1,000x at the top/end of the cycle. You’ll see the additional training in those Tuesday and…

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2013-10-25

…hours with various cardio workouts and KB complexes. My weight is up, physical performance abysmal, but the motivation is back. Because this pipeline is first come first serve, and we…

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2013-06-20

…–  Hybrid strength training exercise in which the athlete takes the barbell from the ground and puts it overhead: http://www.mountainathlete.com/subpage_details.php?subpage_ID=1074&page_ID=14 Squat Clean –  Classic olympic weight lifting exercise: http://mtnathlete.com/subpage_details.php? subpage_ID=777&page_ID=14…

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2013-05-11

…and letting the lungs cope. For the moment I’m on an SFAAT team which isn’t incredibly sexy, but I should have a platoon come midtour. I want to make sure