Duntroon Army Officer Selection - Australian Army

ARMY COMBAT FITNESS TRAINING
CHAPTER 1
PHYSICAL TRAINING AT RMC-D
The aim of combat fitness training in the Army is to:
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• train soldiers to be physically fit to perform their mission specific tasks in a combat
environment; and
• physically condition and maintain a high standard of fitness for both regular and reserve
soldiers regardless of corps, rank and gender throughout their careers. 1
PHYSICAL TRAINING AT THE ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE OF DUNTROON
In addition to the Army aims of combat fitness training/physical training (PT), the RMC-D aim of PT is
to:
• prepare cadets for the physical demands of service in the Hardened and Networked Army
(HNA) and provide leadership of the Australian Soldier of the 21st Century (AS21C);
• develop cadet mental resilience, self-confidence and physical toughness;
• provide an opportunity for cadets to display the values of an Australian Army officer; and
• contribute to whole-of-person development.
The Scope of PT at RMC-D
The scope of PT at RMC-D follows the generic scope of PT in the wider Army. The basic components
being:
• physical training, and
• sport.
1 LWP – G7-7-4 Combat Fitness Handbook