3.Execution.
a.Commander’s Intent.
(1)Purpose.The purpose of this document is to assist the prospective candidate in raising his level of fitness and to enable him to physically prepare himself for the A&S program.
(2)Method.Marines follow a physical fitness training regimen that gradually increases their functional fitness level. Over ten weeks, the prospective candidate can increase his functional fitness to a level that allows successful completion of the course.
(3)Endstate.Every candidate who attends A&S successfully completes the A&S program physically intact and is present for the A&S board.
b.Concept of Operations.
(1)This is a ten-week program. The Preparation Guide Execution Matrix spells out exactly what tasks will be required for completion each day. This program will require you to train for six days a week with one day of rest (Sunday is your rest or weather day). You will be training some muscle groups hard on one day and concentrate on another muscle group or skill the following day to avoid over training injuries. The program starts out slow with less demanding tasks, then ramps up over ten weeks to the level required of an A&S candidate. There is a rest and recovery period built into the last week to afford recovery just prior to arrival at A&S. This program is designed to bring you right up to check in day, but if you are bumped to another class after commencing the program, continue the program and maintain your gains. Do not let holidays hinder your work up. The program is designed to be done anywhere; this workout does not require anything that is not readily available to a Marine at any Marine Corps Base or military installation. The daily training period should not exceed 1.5 hours, except for Saturdays which is the long hike day.
(2)The preparation guide provided will prepare you for the initial screening at A&S. Upon arrival at A&S you will be required to demonstrate your ability to execute the following tasks in order to continue in training:
(a)Run a 225 PFT, or higher.
(b)Demonstrate the ability to properly conduct an abandoned ship drill from a six meter platform (IAW CWS 4). Swim 300 meters continuously in utility blouse and trousers without CBE and boots using the modified breast stroke or side stroke. Tread water in a utility blouse and trousers unassisted for ten minutes, then transition to the survival float using the blouse or trousers (no boots) for flotation for five minutes.
(c)Hike 12 miles with a 45 pound pack in 4 hours or less. Water is not included in the weight of the ruck.
c.Scheme of Maneuver:
(1)Conduct the exercises on the Preparation Guide Execution Matrix.
(2)Use the Preparation Guide Execution Matrix in conjunction with the A&S Short Card contained to conduct your daily routines.
d.Coordinating Instructions.
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