Warrior Athlete Program
A major objective for version 3.0 and the training that accompany it is to clarify the intent of the program. RAW is not a series of training events but rather a philosophy. A fundamental tenet of the program is that Rangers are tactical athletes. To the degree that anyone depends on their physicality for occupational success, they are an athlete and must live accordingly. Such a life requires a smart, disciplined approach to 1) physical training, 2) nutrition, 3) mental toughness, and 4) prevention and management of injuries – the four components of RAW.
Nutrition
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Leaders are charged with guiding young Rangers down this path. The major changes in RAW over the last two years are as follows: •.
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The primary purpose of the RAW assessments is to identify individual and team/squad areas needing improvement. This in turn guides subsequent physical training. The first nine tasks are athletic assessments that should be conducted twice during a complete training/deployment cycle. Tasks 1-7 are conducted in order during a single, 90-minute PT session.
Tasks 8 and 9 require gym equipment and are conducted separate from Tasks 1-7, but within five calendar days of those tasks. The Ranger Physical Assessment Test (RPAT) is the primary tactical assessment and is conducted once per training/deployment cycle, separate from any athletic assessments by at least two days. Field Expedient Assessments (for task/conditions/standards, see Appendix) •. Training SMEs In the Ranger Regiment, squad leaders are the primary physical trainers. They bring a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the Ranger physical requirement. To enhance their practical experience, we are training representatives from each platoon or section to attend a three-phased SME course.
The first week is spent with the Regimental RAW team, learning the program philosophy and foundational drills. The second phase is a five-day experience at the Athletes’ Performance Institute (API – www.athletesperformance.com). API’s specialty is core and movement skills training. The final phase of training is a two-day seminar provided by the Gym Jones group (www.gymjones.com). This very practical phase focuses on the operator. A variety of hybrid drills blend power and endurance training.
Careful consideration of Ranger-specific program planning is given during this phase. Nutrition Just as a high performance sports car will not function optimally without high octane fuel, Infantrymen limit their physical performance when they fail to choose sound nutritional practices. Although this makes sense, many Tactical Athletes train hard and make poor nutritional choices. In the RAW program we educate Rangers on how to incorporate sound nutritional practices into their daily life. Rangers get feedback on their diet and training not only through the RAW physical assessments but through body composition assessment. We use the Bod Pod for body composition assessment.
Rangers receive feedback regarding their body mass, body fat percentage, fat free mass, fat mass, and estimated caloric needs. The system allows us to collect data and adjust the Ranger’s diet and body composition for optimal performance. Dietary supplementation is also a big issue in the military. Rather than take the “all supplements are bad” approach, we take one of proper education to make intelligent decisions. Rangers are regularly educated with the most up to date information on dietary supplementation. The benefit to this approach is it empowers Rangers to understand and make sound choices on what they put or do not put into their bodies. Mental Toughness What allows one Soldier to outperform another Soldier of similar physical abilities?
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What enhances physical performance in schools such as Ranger and SERE, shooting ranges, and ultimately on the battlefield? Many say it is the ability to optimize or enhance what happens in the six inches of space between the ears. We often say “I was in the zone”, or “I was on my game”, or “I just had it today.” As part of the RAW program, this is what we call mental toughness. Being able to master some basic cognitive or mental skills can significantly increase your physical performance and your leadership abilities. The overall objective of the mental toughness pillar of RAW is to create a sense of total control and confidence; the perception of having total control over a totally uncontrollable situation. When a Soldier is mentally fatigued or if his “head is not in the game,” performance, memory, attention span, motivation, decision making, reasoning, and communication all suffer.