An Evaluation of the Fitness Knowledge of U.S. Army Company and Battalion Commanders
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine if the US Army's company and battalion commanders possess the fitness knowledge necessary to physically train their units. To obtain information concerning commander's fitness knowledge, a 75 item questionnaire-survey was administered to active duty officers attending Command and General Staff Officers College for academic year 91-92, lieutenant colonels instructing at Fort Leavenworth who had previously commanded a battalion, and to the lieutenant colonels attending a Spring 1992 Pre-Command Course. The survey, focused on the five components of fitness (cardiorespiratory, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition/nutrition). Data produced helped to indicate the extent that US Army officers know and understand Army fitness. The results of this study-revealed that as a group, officers do not possess an understanding of the fitness concepts contained in US Army doctrine. Also, battalion commanders have a better understanding of cardiorespiratory fitness and general fitness than do company commanders.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 05, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA255145
Entities
People
- Renard O. Barone
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College