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MILITARY
Building Buy-in
Integrating the unit training schedule
By Steven W. Filby, MS, CSCS, USAW-L1, and Lauren Beyer, CSCS, TSAC-F
A
s strength and conditioning coaches (SCC)
are aware, parameters must be met to train
an attribute of fitness. See FM 7-22. Training must
remain consistent and, if closely following the
parameters, must have a feasible time allotment
to remain holistic. These characteristics may
present themselves as unconducive to the army
battle rhythm. The army battle rhythm consists of
prolonged stints in the field, at schools, and with
miscellaneous tasks that may pull soldiers away
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from daily structured physical training.
This poses the question " How can human
performance team (HPT) ensure soldiers'
physical readiness amidst these challenges? "
Unit buy-in to the HPT is paramount to success
in the tactical setting. For this article, we
define buy-in as the establishment of trust and
relationship between the soldiers and HPT.
Earning buy-in is not an expedient process.
However, if earned sincerely, it will serve as the

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