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I am with snowy on this one. I was in the military back in the early 80's and spent six weeks running everywhere carrying a telephone pole between 5 of us. Never did carry a pole after basic training. I also ended up with a fractured ankle and had to spend weeks in rehab. It seems most of the exercises were a way to further break your spirit so that the "military doctrine" was easier to install.
These days, working with the USFS I see a lot more of the "modern" techniques of fitness being employed. There is a greater emphasis on total fitness rather than just pure stamina. My crew even does yoga---tis harder than one might think.
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Exactly. While I was in the Navy I refused to believe that we would be required to run 6 miles during any conceivable combat situation.
I've ALWAYS felt that sprints in full combat gear weight should be done as PT as opposed to long distance runs. Marine Corpse "humps", very fast paced hiking in full gear, are combat simulated so they are acceptable but simple running makes little sense.
Pilates as opposed to situps, even though they're often seen as feminine, make more sense as well. Lower levels of back and tailbone issues arrise with the same level of workout and strength training.