Fitness Improvement Training Program (FIT-P) Targeting CPT K.J. Huenink State Fitness Coordinator MONG Strategic Plan • “Institutionalize physical fitness as a organizational core competency NLT Oct 1 2013”: • • • • • Combined APFT/HW flags 8% or less NCOES eligible NCOs 5% or less Leader flags 3% or less Consecutive leader APFT failures = separation Build FIT-P grad tracking database 3-years post graduation FIT-P • The MONG Fitness Improvement Training Program consists of a 15-day residence course, 6-day resident course, and 6-day MTT. • The program includes an overall health and fitness assessment, and provides training on lifestyle, nutrition, health, and physical fitness. • The training is structured to be motivational and physically challenging. • Program includes physically demanding warrior tasks and lanes training. • FIT-P includes a comprehensive follow-on program Height/Weight flags by Senior Command # seats per class (15-day FIT-P+) 164 (30.1%) 140 (25.7%) 15 91 (16.7%) 13 77 (14.1%) 8 7 33 (6%) 28 (5.1%) 3 2 11 (2%) 2 70th TC (2351/6.9%) JFHQ (1004/2.8%) 110th MEB (2208/4.1%) 35th ENG (1459/9.6%) 35th CAB (1240/6.2%) Senior Command (assigned strength/% flagged) 1107th TASMG (392/8.4%) 35th ID (376/3.2%) APFT flags by Senior Command # seats per class (6-day FIT-P) 353 (31.3%) 252 (22.4%) 205 (18.2%) 203 (18%) 30 25 17 20 53 (4.7%) 49 (4.3%) 11 (1%) 2 70th TC (2351/15%) JFHQ (1004/4.9%) 5 110th MEB (2208/9.2%) 35th ENG (1459/17.3%) Senior Command (assigned strength/% flagged) 35th CAB (1240/16.5%) 1107th TASMG (392/13.5%) 1 35th ID (376/2.9%) FIT-P enrollment guidelines • FIT-P (6-days) – Flagged for APFT • FIT-P+ (15-day) – Flagged for weight control AND APFT • ETS not within 2 years of course start date • No temporary PT profiles • Soldier nominated by Commander (focusing on “career” Soldiers who will benefit from this training) • Limited exceptions may be requested via J3/Training (example: Soldier very close to passing weight standards requests FIT-P (6 day)) FY 12 Class dates • FIT-P+ (15-days) • January 13-27 • June 8-22 • August 10-24 • FIT-P (6-days) • • • • March 25-30 April 15-20 September 9-14 September 16-21