text: Chapter 14
  Holistic Health and Fitness Schedules
  H2F training schedule development is a complex process. This chapter directs the
  programming and provides template examples of how H2F is delivered.
  INCORPORATING H2F TRAINING
  14-1. Multiple variables impact the ability to apply one training schedule as a standard approach across all
  of the Army. These variables include the length of the training cycle, time until operational, time until
  deployment, cadre to Soldier ratios, shift work, availability of the H2F performance team, equipment and
  facilities, MOS-specific training, and environmental (austere, hot, cold, and seasonal) considerations.
  14-2. The H2F System addresses these constraints by expanding the time required to conduct readiness
  training. Army physical readiness training will continue to occur at least 5 to 6 times per week for a total of
  five to 7.5 hours. The H2F System supplements this training with approximately 2 to 4 more hours per week
  of scheduled training in the SPRC. The expanded H2F training time permits more individual physical and
  nonphysical programming. For example, BCT will emphasize more active recovery and strength training. It
  will assess, group, and train Soldiers by ability for both endurance and strength activities. Both initial and
  sustaining phase activities will continue to include training on free weights and occupational tasks such as
  foot marches with progressive intensity and frequency across more arduous terrain, greater distances, and
  heavier loads than previously. The length of the training cycle, MOS requirements, and mission-essential
  tasks will determine how leaders insert these activities into the H2F schedule.
  INITIAL PHASE
  14-3. The initial phase of H2F training refers to the physical and nonphysical activities Soldiers perform
  upon entering the Army. Initial phase training is meant to indoctrinate and condition Soldiers to the rigors of
  life in the Army. These activities begin at varying degrees from recruitment, continuing through basic and
  AIT, and up to the FUA. Soldiers are taught to use the proper uniforms and procedures to prevent injuries
  under different environmental conditions, as well as techniques to maximize the benefits of nutrition,
  spiritual, and sleep protocols.
  FUTURE SOLDIER PROGRAM
  RECRUIT TRAINING
  Recruit training should not be started until the individual or recruit has
  passed a routine physical examination at a military entrance processing
  station.
  14-4. Commanders in charge of preparing individuals and recruits for the physical demands of IMT have
  certain considerations. The program outlined in this chapter specifies the physical intensity, duration, and
  frequency of training. For the program to be safe and effective leaders need to follow it as written. Soldiers
  need to conduct exercise regularly at the proper intensity to bring about desired changes in the body. Changes
  in the body occur gradually. If Soldiers miss a whole week of physical training, then starting the week over
  is better than pressing on too soon. In addition to the physical training programming, leaders need to teach
  and follow information on the other H2F domains, particularly sleep and nutrition, to recruits.