PT

[Leonidas300]

What is the PT like at FMTB? What are the physical demands?

Thank you

[DeeDee]

Leonidas300 - one of the things stressed is that it is YOUR responsibility to be physically fit and within weight standards when you arrive at FMTB.
I have heard people say that FMTB is physically hard and grueling while others have said it wasn't that bad - I think that your experience will vary based on your physical condition when you get there. Understand you will be on your feet ALOT - I am sure you will get LOTS of responses to this question. ;)

[8404]

I posted this in your previous thread:

FMTB East: http://www.lejeune.usmc.mil/fmtb/index.shtml

"Member must be qualified to pass PFA and is within weight standards prior to transfer per OPNAVINST 6110. Members not within standards upon arrival to FMTB will not start training."

Additional Navy Physical Training Information - OPNAV INSTRUCTION 6110.1F:

http://66.218.69.11/search/cache?ei=...icp=1&.intl=us (http://66.218.69.11/search/cache?ei=UTF-8&p=OPNAVINST+6110&fr=yfp-t-501&u=navyrotc.berkeley.edu/resources/regs/pfa/6110_1f.pdf&w=opnavinst+6110&d=QynD-PH_QWrk&icp=1&.intl=us)

Additional Marine Corps PFT information: You will be expected during FMTB training to successfully pass the Marine Corps PFT, MCO P6100.12:

http://66.218.69.11/search/cache?ei=UTF-8&p=marine+corps+pft+standards&fr=yfp-t-501&u=www.unl.edu/nrotc/reference/MCO%2520P6100.12%2520W%2520CH%25201.pdf&w=marine+marines+corps+pft+standards&d=TfjhtvH_QQVy&icp=1&.intl=us

[Leonidas300]

Thank you again parent,

I understand that I’m responsible for my own conditioning. My plan isn’t to go to FMTB physically unfit.

I was asking more about what type of physical activity they do there. I can currently pass a PFA. But I was more curious as to how much people PTed, what kind of stuff they did, what their longest runs were (time or distance wise) etc. Just curious about the schedule the guys follow and how often they PT.

Thanks

[8404]

My login name is 8404, you can call me that or Tony whichever you prefer.

We weren't suggesting that your plan was to go unfit. There are students who report in, and cannot pass the initial physical screening. We are trying to prevent any surprises and warn everyone by giving a heads up! That is why I put that information out there.

You'll probably have to wait for some of the other Corpsman who have been there, or from one of their instructors who visits here as well. He is FMF_DOC.

You can read a little about the long hikes with heavy back packs on the FMTB East website.

They PT a lot, an awful lot. You will be dog tired, muddy, dusty and dirty. Thirsty and hungry. They push the students, fatigue them, to see how you handle the stress and are you able to function while fatigued or under stress. When you graduate you will be in pretty decent shape. lol

There are also some FMTB video's posted under the FMSS or FMTB threads.

FMTB was physically demanding for my son, as he was PT'ing with RECON up until FMTB graduation. Most other students don't do that.

[FMF_DOC]

Here is a web site you can go to. Check out the Training Programs under Novice, Intermediate, or Expert...choose your poison. This is the recommended training programs for our school.
http://www.halhigdon.com/
V/R
HM1 Paul

[this guy]

does any one know if a corpsman in any listing weather it be fmf or on a hospital ship will be eligable for paramedic training and national registry

[Smith21USN]

8404,
I intend on going recon, I am just waiting to re-take the PST to get into the pipeline at Corps School. How was your son able to PT with them and what did they do/stress? If you could help me out with info that would help me greatly.

Thanks,
SR Smith

[8404]

8404,
I intend on going recon, I am just waiting to re-take the PST to get into the pipeline at Corps School. How was your son able to PT with them and what did they do/stress? If you could help me out with info that would help me greatly.

Thanks,
SR Smith

They canvass you, there are RECON recruiters there at FMTB from what I'm told.

[Smith21USN]

Oh wow that would be awesome! I appreciate that. I am already in pretty good shape but could use the beating to get into better shape.

[FMF_DOC]

There will be a Rec. Scr. at FMTB. There will be a brief indoc and then we will see who stays to train afterwards. TRAIN_TRAIN_SWIM_SWIM. and when you had enough....TRAIN_SWIM some more. Do plenty of cardio. That is all...
R/
HM1 Paul

[Smith21USN]

I passed the seal pst @ boot camp, and I am intending on passing it here @ NHCS. I failed the first one the first week I got here by 1 1/2 pull ups. The last few weeks of boot camp had a lot of activities I could ill afford to miss and being a 900 div. and ship staff wasn't forgiving, and libetry stacked on a few pounds. haha..

But I'm in decent condition I'd say:

I swim at least a mile every time I touch the pool. However my pt time is cut short. Education is my # 1 so I'm sacrificing being in the best condition I can be in for grades. Swimming, Running and pulling a Marine out of a dangerous situation as fast as possible is great and all, but not being able to render life saving care makes it kind of pointless.

As my HM1 has said quoting Wyatt Erp (sp?) slow is smooth, smooth is fast.

Part of working smooth is knowing how to work !

[bigambaUSN]

one other thing you should do, is walk around with a pack on your back with at least 50 lbs or more in it so you can get used to that kind of weight on your back for the humps and stuff. when are you going?

[8404]

Bigamba;

How did you like FMTB? How's your back doing? lol Care to right a narrative or advice on FMTB for our monthly newsletter? We would all like to share in your experiences. If you decide to write an article for us, please send it to editor@corpsman.com and place within the subject line "Article for the Newsletter".

Looking forward to the read. Congratulations on your FMTB graduation.

[Drummond]

Thank you again parent,

I understand that I’m responsible for my own conditioning. My plan isn’t to go to FMTB physically unfit.

I was asking more about what type of physical activity they do there. I can currently pass a PFA. But I was more curious as to how much people PTed, what kind of stuff they did, what their longest runs were (time or distance wise) etc. Just curious about the schedule the guys follow and how often they PT.

Thanks
My understanding is that it varies wildly.

When I went through FMSS, we were separated into platoons, each of which would have a medical adviser (a Sailor) and a military adviser (a Marine). They would give the bulk of their platoon's classes, and generally manage that platoon throughout the day. Your experience at FMTB, assuming it's still set up in this way, will depend largely on who your advisers are.

My platoon would incorporate PT into most of our classes that could provide any excuse - however remote - to go outside and "prac app." If we had a good chunk of time after a period of instruction and everyone was more or less confident in the material, we'd occupy it with PT. A lot of improvised, random stuff like buddy drags and carries, building houses, calisthenics, etc.

We did "official" company wide PT sessions only a couple times a week. These would usually involve either running in ability groups for several miles or doing flutter kicks, eight counts, etc. and stretches. However, one of my command's new check-ins said that his class PTed maybe three times through the entire course. So there you go.

A general rule which has served me well is simply to haze yourself on your own time as a matter of principle. Any training command or duty station you get to may or may not PT to your satisfaction, so just keep yourself in the best shape possible and don't even worry about it.

[bigambaUSN]

8404:

I would like it! My back is doing just fine an is strong as ever :) I think FMTB has been the most rewarding experience I've had so far in my whole 3 years in the Navy haha. But I'll try to put something together for the Newsletter. When should it sent in by?

[8404]

When should it sent in by?

2400 13-Jun-08 otherwise send it anytime for the next months newsletter. You don't need to rush.

oorah Doc you da man!