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Marine Corps Martial Arts and The Army Weight Control Program for all Personnel
Marine Corps Martial Arts and The Army Weight Control Program for all Personnel Author:Department of Defense A great value! Two military manuals combine into one book. If you purchase both books separate you will pay more for the books plus shipping cost. Marine Corps Martial Arts: Today's Marines operate within a continuum of force where conflict may change from low intensity to high intensity over a matter of hours. Marines are also engaged in many... more » military operations other than war, such as peacekeeping missions or noncombatant evacuation operations, where deadly force may not be authorized. During non-combative engagements, Marines must determine if a situation warrants applying deadly force. Sometimes Marines must decide in a matter of seconds because their lives or the lives of others depend on their actions. To make the right decision, Marines must understand both the lethal and nonlethal close combat techniques needed to handle the situation responsibly without escalating the violence unnecessarily. The Army Weight Control Program for all Personnel: The primary objective of the Army Weight Control Program is to insure that all personnel- (1) Are able to meet the physical demands of their duties under combat conditions. (2) Present a trim military appearance at all times. b. Excessive body fat- (1) Connotes a lack of personal discipline. (2) Detracts from military appearance. (3) May indicate a poor state of health, physical fitness, or stamina. c. Objectives of the Army Weight Control Program are to- (1) Assist in establishing and maintaining- (a) Discipline. (b) Operational readiness. (c) Optimal physical fitness. (d) Health. (e) Effectiveness of Army personnel through proper weight control. (2) Establish appropriate body fat standards. (3) Provide procedures for which personnel are counseled to assist in meeting the standards prescribed in this regulation. (4) Foster high standards of professional military appearance expected of all personnel.« less