Physical Fitness
Fall 2007

The emphasis placed on physical fitness by the Hilltopper Battalion, makes ROTC cadets some of the most physically fit students on campus. The 2007 – 2008 year introduced a new training regiment designed to drastically improve all areas of performance and the results have been drastic, seeing an improvement in APFT scores across the board, averaging 18 points per cadet.

Cadet Major Reid carries in the Ranger Challenge colors.

Cadet Witten goes over the status of his platoons with Cadet Command Sergeant Major Disponett.

The Hilltopper Battalion prepared for physical training.

Cadets first stretch out

This ensures injury prevention while maximizing the return of the morning work out.

Cadet Captain Todd leads Charlie group.

Cadet Rinehart sprints up the ramp

Cadets who are in Charlie group are eventually built up to Bravo group, where training becomes more intense.

Cadet Greene runs down the track.

Some cadets such as Hatfield participate in Alpha group, as primary example of physical fitness.

Cadet Brown was a member of Charlie group just last year, now he is an active Alpha team leader.

Cadet Witten will attend LDAC this summer

Cadet Major Conkright and Cadet Brown participate in stiff as a board, testing stamina and muscular endurance.

Cadet Yates performs the push up exercise.