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June 26, 2025 • 21 mins

In this episode, we aren't going to just ask and answer a bunch of questions about FM 7-22. No, we are going to focus on questions that are at a difficulty level that every PFC should be able to answer.

The episode is broken into 4 chapters:

The Pre-Test

The Lesson

The Re-Test

Repetition

Feel free to jump into the Pre-Test, and if you know everything, skip to the next difficulty level. If you want to know more about a question, stick around for the Lesson, where we will teach you what everything means. Then we'll re-evaluate at the Re-Test, and help you have it down consciously and sub-consciously in the Repetition chapter.

The questions we are going over are:

What are the 5 fundamental movement skills that PRT needs to train?

What is the mnemonic most people use to remember the 10 PRT Prep Drill Exercises?

What is the mnemonic most people use to remember the 8 PRT Recovery Stretches?

What does C-METL stand for?

What does D-METL stand for?

What are the three critical components of physical readiness?

What is reconditioning?

What is Physical Readiness?

What is Nutritional Readiness?

What is Sleep Readiness?

What is Mental Readiness?

What is Spiritual Readiness?

Who should be able to explain and demonstrate all PRT activities?

What are the 3 phases of PRT?

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(00:00):
Welcome to the Board Questions Podcast where you can study for
your promotion or Soldier of theMonth board while driving,
commuting, or playing video games.
Today we will be focusing on questions about holistic health
and fitness that every E3 Private First Class and above
should know after getting a handle on their day-to-day
activities. Each of these episodes will

(00:21):
start with a pretest chapter, and if you confidently answer
every question, move on to the next most difficult episode and
test yourself there. If you didn't stick around and
start the lesson chapter where we will teach you each of the
answers in the lesson phase. Then the retest chapter will
give you a chance to try again. If you want to solidify your

(00:42):
answers subconsciously, the repetition chapter will repeat
the questions and answers, and you can solidify what you've
just learned by repeating them out loud.
Let's get started with the pretest, the pretest chapter.
Question one. What are the five fundamental
movement skills that PRT needs to train Climbing, crawling,

(01:05):
jumping, landing, and sprinting?Question 2.
What is the mnemonic most peopleuse to remember the 10 PRT prep
drill exercises? Be right here.
Real soon we found privates behind Popeyes.
Question 3. What is the mnemonic most people

(01:25):
use to remember the eight PRT recovery stretches officers
really enjoy to show great confidence here?
Question 4. What does CMETL stand for?
Core mission essential task list.
Question 5. What does DMETL stand for?

(01:48):
Direct mission essential task list?
Question 6 What are the three critical components of physical
readiness? Physical components, structural
capabilities, and movement skills.
Question 7 What is reconditioning, restoring

(02:09):
soldiers physical fitness levelsthat enable them to safely
progress to their previous levelof physical conditioning?
Question 8 What is physical readiness?
The ability to meet the physicaldemands of duty or combat
through strength, endurance, mobility, and resilience.
Question 9 What is nutritional readiness?

(02:34):
The capacity to sustain health and optimize performance by
consuming the right foods and fluids in the right amounts at
the right times. Question 10 What is sleep
readiness? The capacity to obtain adequate
quality sleep to restore brain function, enhance decision
making, and support overall health and performance.

(02:56):
Question 11 What is mental readiness?
The development and application of cognitive, emotional, and
interpersonal capabilities to handle the stress and complexity
of military operations. Question 12 What is spiritual
readiness? The ability to maintain one

(03:17):
score beliefs, values, and senseof purpose, especially in the
face of adversity or moral challenges.
Question 13 Who should be able to explain and demonstrate all
PRT activities? Anyone in charge of PRT,
including officers and NC OS. Question 14.

(03:40):
What are the three phases of PORT preparation, activities,
and recovery? The lesson chapter.
If you feel confident in your answers in the pretest, skip
this episode and move on to the next episode where the questions
will be a little harder. If you want to learn more, let's
dive into the lesson chapter. We will ask the question again,

(04:04):
give you the answer, and then explain why that is the correct
answer and what it actually means for you.
The Soldier Question one. What are the five fundamental
movement skills that PRT needs to train?
Climbing, crawling, jumping, landing, and sprinting.
These five movements form the basis of combat tasks.

(04:26):
FM 7 to 22 prioritizes these because they simulate
battlefield movement. Think of them as the Fight ready
Five Question 2. What is the mnemonic most people
use to remember the 10 PRT prep drill exercises?
Be right here real soon we foundprivates behind Popeyes.

(04:48):
Question three. What is the mnemonic most people
use to remember the eight PRT recovery stretches officers
really enjoy to show great confidence here?
Question 4. What does CMETL stand for?
Core Mission Essential Task ListCMETL refers to the standardized

(05:10):
list of mission tasks that a unit of a particular type, like
an infantry brigade, must be able to perform.
These tasks are doctrinally assigned and remain largely
consistent across similar units.According to Army training
doctrine, every unit aligns its training to its CMETL to ensure
it can accomplish its core missions.

(05:30):
In the context of H2F and FM 7 to 22.
Readiness efforts, including physical training, should
support those core combat capabilities.
Question 5. What does DMETL stand for?
Direct Mission Essential Task list DMETL includes additional

(05:51):
mission tasks directed by higherheadquarters specific to a units
deployment. Mission or operational context,
unlike the standardized CMETLDMETL can change based on
current missions. H2F programs may shift emphasis
based on these task lists, for example focusing more on rocking

(06:11):
and load carriage before a mountainous deployment.
Question 6. What are the three critical
components of physical readiness?
Physical components, structural capabilities, and movement
skills. These three categories form the
foundation of Soldier physical performance.
FM 7 to 22 uses this model to ensure a well-rounded training

(06:35):
approach. Physical components cover
strength and endurance. Structural capabilities ensure
the body can tolerate stress andstay injury free.
Movement skills build agility and responsiveness.
Question 7. What is reconditioning?
Restoring soldiers physical fitness levels that enable them

(06:56):
to safely progress to their previous level of physical
conditioning. Reconditioning bridges the gap
between injury and full readiness.
FM 7 to 22 dedicates entire sections to this, recognizing
that Soldiers returning from injury, illness, or time off
need structured, progressive training to reduce RE injury and
regain performance. It's not simply easing back in,

(07:20):
it's a deliberate process based on science.
Question 8. What is physical readiness?
The ability to meet the physicaldemands of duty or combat
through strength, endurance, mobility, and resilience.
Physical readiness enables Soldiers to accomplish their
tasks, whether that's a rock March, urban assault, or

(07:42):
casualty drag. FM 7 to 22 defines it broadly,
emphasizing mobility and resilience in addition to the
classic metrics like strength and endurance.
It prepares the Soldier to be operational at all times, not
just test ready. Question 9.
What is nutritional readiness? The capacity to sustain health

(08:04):
and optimize performance by consuming the right foods and
fluids in the right amounts at the right times.
Nutritional readiness ensures that a soldier is fueled to
train, fight, and recover. FM 7 to 22 discusses how
nutrient timing, what to eat before, during, and after
exertion can affect everything from energy levels to recovery

(08:26):
time. Food is more than fuel, it's a
performance tool. Mnemonic The three Rs Right
food, right time, right amount. Question 10 What is sleep
readiness? The capacity to obtain adequate
quality sleep to restore brain function, enhance decision

(08:46):
making, and support overall health and performance.
Sleep readiness is one of the most critical yet neglected
domains. FM 7 to 22 outlines how sleep
effects physical recovery, immune function, and most
importantly, decision making andreaction time. 1 Poor night's
sleep can mimic the effects of alcohol on cognition.

(09:10):
For soldiers, that could mean life or death.
Question 11 What is mental readiness?
The development and application of cognitive, emotional, and
interpersonal capabilities to handle the stress and complexity
of military operations. Mental readiness includes
problem solving under stress, emotional regulation, and

(09:32):
interpersonal effectiveness. FM 7 to 22 describes these as
mental armor. They protect soldiers from
mental overload and help maintain calm, focus, and
teamwork in the fog of war. Question 12.
What is spiritual readiness? The ability to maintain one
score beliefs, values, and senseof purpose, especially in the

(09:56):
face of adversity or moral challenges.
Spiritual readiness gives Soldiers the internal drive and
moral compass to endure hardship, loss, and ambiguity.
FM 7 to 22 recognizes this is deeply personal.
It may or may not include religion, but it always includes
belief, meaning, and resilience.It's what helps Soldiers

(10:18):
continue forward even when physical and mental endurance
are exhausted. Question 13 Who should be able
to explain and demonstrate all PRT activities?
Anyone in charge of PRT, including officers and NC OS.
FM 7 to 22 places clear responsibility on leaders to be

(10:39):
subject matter experts in PRT. Leading by example means knowing
not just how to do the exercises, but why they matter
and how they support readiness. This ensures quality control,
motivation, and safety across formations.
Question 14. What are the three phases of
port preparation, activities andrecovery?

(11:03):
Every PRT session should start with the prep drills or warm up,
then the actual physical exercise, then the recover
drills or stretches. This pattern is proved to help
prevent injuries and keep soldiers strong and ready for
the fight. The Retest Chapter Now that we
have learned each topic, let's go over our answers in this

(11:24):
retest chapter to make sure you got it.
Question one. What are the five fundamental
movement skills that PRT needs to train?
Climbing, crawling, jumping, landing, and sprinting.
Question 2. What is the mnemonic most people
use to remember the 10 PRT prep drill exercises?

(11:45):
Be right here. Real soon we found privates
behind Popeyes. Question three.
What is the mnemonic most peopleuse to remember the eight PRT
recovery stretches officers really enjoy to show great
confidence here? Question 4.
What does CMETL stand for? Core mission essential task

(12:09):
list. Question 5.
What does DMETL stand for? Direct mission essential task
list. Question 6 What are the three
critical components of physical readiness?
Physical components, structural capabilities, and movement
skills. Question 7 What is

(12:32):
reconditioning, restoring soldiers physical fitness levels
that enable them to safely progress to their previous level
of physical conditioning? Question 8 What is physical
readiness? The ability to meet the physical
demands of duty or combat through strength, endurance,
mobility, and resilience. Question 9 What is nutritional

(12:57):
readiness? The capacity to sustain health
and optimize performance by consuming the right foods and
fluids in the right amounts at the right times.
Question 10 What is sleep readiness?
The capacity to obtain adequate quality sleep to restore brain
function, enhance decision making, and support overall

(13:18):
health and performance. Question 11 What is mental
readiness? The development and application
of cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal capabilities to
handle the stress and complexityof military operations.
Question 12 What is spiritual readiness?

(13:39):
The ability to maintain one score beliefs, values, and sense
of purpose, especially in the face of adversity or moral
challenges. Question 13 Who should be able
to explain and demonstrate all PRT activities?
Anyone in charge of PRT, including officers and NC OS.

(14:01):
Question 14. What are the three phases of
port preparation, activities, and recovery?
The repetition chapter. If it took you a second to
answer those questions, would recommend staying around for a
rapid fire repetition of the questions.
Feel free to move on to the nextdifficulty anytime you feel like

(14:23):
you have this down. What are the five fundamental
movement skills that PRT needs to train?
Climbing, crawling, jumping, landing, and sprinting.
What is the mnemonic most peopleuse to remember the 10 PRT prep
drill exercises? Be right here.
Real soon we found privates behind Popeyes.

(14:44):
What is the mnemonic most peopleuse to remember the eight PRT
recovery stretches officers really enjoy to show great
confidence here. What does CMETL stand for?
Core mission essential task list.
What does DMETL stand for? Direct mission essential task
list. What are the three critical

(15:06):
components of physical readiness?
Physical components, structural capabilities, and movement
skills. What is reconditioning?
Restoring soldiers physical fitness levels that enable them
to safely progress to their previous level of physical
conditioning. What is physical readiness?
The ability to meet the physicaldemands of duty or combat

(15:29):
through strength, endurance, mobility, and resilience.
What is nutritional readiness? The capacity to sustain health
and optimize performance by consuming the right foods and
fluids in the right amounts at the right times.
What is sleep readiness? The capacity to obtain adequate
quality sleep to restore brain function, enhance decision

(15:51):
making, and support overall health and performance.
What is mental readiness? The development and application
of cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal capabilities to
handle the stress and complexityof military operations.
What is spiritual readiness? The ability to maintain one
score beliefs, values, and senseof purpose, especially in the

(16:14):
face of adversity or moral challenges.
Who should be able to explain and demonstrate all PRT
activities? Anyone in charge of PRT,
including officers and Ncos? What are the three phases of
port preparation, activities andrecovery?
What are the five fundamental movement skills that PRT needs

(16:37):
to train Climbing, crawling, jumping, landing, and sprinting.
What is the mnemonic most peopleuse to remember the 10 PRT prep
drill exercises? Be right here.
Real soon we found privates behind Popeyes.
What is the mnemonic most peopleuse to remember the eight PRT
recovery stretches officers really enjoy to show great

(17:01):
confidence here. What does CMETL stand for core
mission essential task list? What does DMETL stand for?
Direct mission essential task list?
What are the three critical components of physical
readiness? Physical components, structural
capabilities, and movement skills.

(17:24):
What is reconditioning? Restoring soldiers Physical
fitness levels that enable them to safely progress to their
previous level of physical conditioning.
What is physical readiness? The ability to meet the physical
demands of duty or combat through strength, endurance,
mobility, and resilience. What is nutritional readiness?

(17:45):
The capacity to sustain health and optimize performance by
consuming the right foods and fluids in the right amounts at
the right times. What is sleep readiness?
The capacity to obtain adequate quality sleep to restore brain
function, enhance decision making, and support overall
health and performance. What is mental readiness?

(18:07):
The development and application of cognitive, emotional, and
interpersonal capabilities to handle the stress and complexity
of military operations. What is spiritual readiness?
The ability to maintain one score beliefs, values, and sense
of purpose, especially in the face of adversity or moral
challenges. Who should be able to explain

(18:29):
and demonstrate all PRT activities?
Anyone in charge of PRT, including officers and NCO's.
What are the three phases of port preparation, activities and
recovery? What are the five fundamental
movement skills that PRT needs to train?
Climbing, crawling, jumping, landing, and sprinting.

(18:53):
What is the mnemonic most peopleuse to remember the 10 PRT prep
drill exercises? Be right here.
Real soon we found privates behind Popeyes.
What is the mnemonic most peopleuse to remember the eight PRT
recovery stretches? Officers really enjoy to show
great confidence here. What does CMETL stand for?

(19:15):
Core Mission essential task listWhat does DMETL stand for?
Direct mission essential task list What are the three critical
components of physical readiness?
Physical components, structural capabilities, and movement
skills. What is reconditioning?
Restoring soldiers Physical fitness levels that enable them

(19:38):
to safely progress to their previous level of physical
conditioning. What is physical readiness?
The ability to meet the physicaldemands of duty or combat
through strength, endurance, mobility, and resilience.
What is nutritional readiness? The capacity to sustain health
and optimize performance by consuming the right foods and

(20:00):
fluids in the right amounts at the right times.
What is sleep readiness? The capacity to obtain adequate
quality sleep to restore brain function, enhance decision
making, and support overall health and performance.
What is mental readiness? The development and application
of cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal capabilities to

(20:21):
handle the stress and complexityof military operations.
What is spiritual readiness? The ability to maintain one
score beliefs, values, and senseof purpose, especially in the
face of adversity or moral challenges.
Who should be able to explain and demonstrate all PRT
activities? Anyone in charge of PRT,

(20:44):
including officers and Ncos. What are the three phases of
port preparation, activities andrecovery?
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