Air Force Fitness Culture: Are We There Yet?
Abstract
The Air Force significantly overhauled the Air Force Fitness program in 2003 and released a new fitness AFI in January 2004. Since that time, Air Force leadership has reevaluated this program several times, resulting in multiple program updates. Overall, subjective and objective data reflect an improved fitness commitment across the Air Force. Unfortunately, after 61 operational months, it appears that the program remains short of accomplishing its primary goal of motivating "all members to participate in a year-round physical conditioning program that emphasizes total fitness, to include proper aerobic conditioning, strength/flexibility training, and healthy eating." This PSP will evaluate the evolution of Air Force fitness and some options for reaching full program effectiveness. Areas of discussion will include Military Fitness Requirements, Air Force Fitness Program History, and the Fit-to-Fight Era. It will conclude with Air Force Fitness--A Way Ahead that recommends developing a better Air Force fitness culture by improving alignment of health and fitness issues. The conclusion will also suggest several minor program adjustments including renaming the AFI, limited use of random testing, approving wear of pedometers in uniform, and better analysis of fitness data.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA541617
Entities
People
- Thomas F. Roshetko
Organizations
- Air War College