Improve Combat Fitness + Physical Readiness

IMPROVE COMBAT FITNESS + PHYSICAL READINESS

Running Skill Training For the Military

“We don’t rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training.”

– Archilochos

The demands imposed by Army training are unique. Running is a critical component of health and fitness and is a mandatory requirement under the physical readiness domain. Running skill development also plays a key role in optimal physical function and injury prevention. The integration of basic movement concepts can improve the overall performance of the individual Soldier.

Running skill development can reduce impact on knees by up to 50% (Arendse, 2004) and running technique is an important component of running economy and performance (Folland, 2017).

Running skill development can reduce impact on knees by up to 50% (Arendse, 2004)

POSE METHOD® OF RUNNING + ARMY TRAINING

The Pose Method of Running courses have been used by the military since 2008 and on October 1, 2020 the Pose Method became the method for the running skill program and drills published in the updated US Army Holistic Health And Fitness Field Manual (FM 7-22) and Holistic Health And Fitness Drills And Exercises Army Techniques Publications (ATP 7-22.02).

The Pose Method of Running training course and the Certified Running Technique Specialist credential are aligned with the Soldier Common Core (MOS) and P5 Master Fitness Trainer (ASI).

The 2 Mile Run is part of the physical fitness evaluation, and is commonly failed not due to a lack of trying, but lack of skill. The Pose Method running skill training addresses that point by providing a running standard and instructions on how to learn and how to teach it.

The Problem

Running Skill is not officially taught at any stage of training throughout a service member’s career. Running Injuries are a big problem in the Army, costing 577 million per year, and more than 2 out of 3 injured soldiers face injuries from running. Training service members in Running Skill retroactively (after Basic Training or AIT) has not been a feasible option until now.

The Solution

Health and Holistic Fitness, or H2F is a big initiative by the Army to revamp training protocols. One of the major updates in the new doctrine is the addition of Running Skill (Pose Method) in FM 7-22 (Chapter 7).

Running Skill training is now available, on demand – forcewide – through the ArmyIgnitED program. Individual Soldiers can watch Pose Method running skill training videos online, and even become a certified instructor (promotion points)!

CREDENTIALING OPPORTUNITY: The Pose Method Running Skill training course and the Certified Running Technique Specialist credential (technical certification + 10 promotion points) are aligned with the Soldier Common Core (MOS) and P5 Master Fitness Trainer (ASI).

CREDENTIALING OPPORTUNITY: The Pose Method Running Skill training course and the Certified Running Technique Specialist credential (technical certification and 10 promotion points) are aligned with the Soldier Common Core (MOS) and P5 Master Fitness Trainer (ASI).

POSE METHOD® OF RUNNING

Training Course

Developed by an Olympic Coach, the material in this training can be immediately used, scaled and seamlessly integrated into any training routine or as a stand alone running training. The course includes theory and practice, and provides full sets of technique drills, exercises and follow-along routines. It also offers guidance for running in combat boots and rucking.

Easily customizable, it works well for personal, 1-on-1 and group training.

No Service Obligation
3-12 months of self-paced study
Unlimited Lifetime Access

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CERTIFIED RUNNING TECHNIQUE SPECIALIST

Certification Exam

When completed successfully, this certification exam will lead you to the Certified Running Technique Specialist (Pose Method) credential. This international credential empowers its holders to teach running skill (technique) at the highest level. The certification exam is a way to assess the knowledge of running skill and the grasp on the methodology to practice personally, teach running skill to others, conduct video analysis, provide competent immediate feedback and instructions.

No Service Obligation
10 Promotion Points
Technical Certification
Open book

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Eligible for CA

10 Promotion Points

Star Credential

MOS + ASI Related

Covered by GI Bill

HOW TO SIGN UP ON ARMYIGNITED

Click on “DOWNLOAD GUIDE” to download a .PDF file with step by step instructions on how to request Credentialing Assistance for Pose Method Running Skill Training and Certified Running Technique Specialist credential exam on the new ArmyIgnitED platform.

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How to Request CA on NEW ArmyIgnitED

CREDENTIALING ASSISTANCE: ArmyIgnitED provides credentialing assistance to empower you to achieve your goals. Click here to learn how to receive funding for the Pose Method Running Skill training course and Certified Running Technique Specialist credential.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Military Service Obligation

Service Obligation (Enlisted): None

Service Obligation (Commissioned Officers): None

The service obligation for the CA program has been removed. This applies to all CA requests submitted and/or completed on or after 13 October 2021. CA request end date in ArmyIgnitED must reflect a date of 13 October 2021 or after.

CA requests completed prior to 13 October 2021 must still complete the applicable service obligation incurred at that time; Regular Army, AGR, and mobilized commissioned officers (under Title 10 or Title 32 authority) incur an Additional Duty Service Obligation (ADSO) of two years and Reserve Component officers (USAR and ARNG) incur a Reserve Duty Service Obligation (RDSO) of four years. The CA military service obligation commences on the ending date of each course for which CA was approved.

To learn more, read the complete Memorandum: Updates to Army Credentialing Assistance Policy

Promotion Points

Certification Exam = 10 promotion points

In a continuing effort to improve the enlisted promotion system, the Army G1 has approved the initiative to award promotion points for certifications to Soldiers competing for promotion to Sergeant and Staff Sergeant. Click here to read more.

How Promotion Points are Awarded

Promotion points will be awarded under civilian education on the DA Form 3355
The original certification documents (the Certificate of Credential that is awarded upon successful completion of the Certification Exam) must be presented to the promotion work center prior to the awarding of promotion points.

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Eligibility for Credentialing Assistance

Training courses and Certification Exams with this mark are eligible for CA (Credentialing Assistance)

Covered by GI Bill

The Certification Exam that leads to the Certified Running Technique Specialist credential is covered by the GI Bill

How to Access Training Course

Access requires CA approval.

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How to Access Certification Exam

Access requires CA approval.

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GI BILL®: The GI Bill covers more than just tuition. You can use part of your entitlement to cover the cost of the Certification Exam you need to take to become a Certified Running Technique Specialist (Pose Method).

Physical Readiness Training With Proper Focus on Technique

ACFT, FM 7-22, News

Physical readiness training done right must include technique training prior to imposing a demand of performance on soldiers. And it now does thanks to the H2F initiative.

Regional Health Command-Atlantic Commander conducts PT with BACH Soldiers

ACFT, News

Brig. Gen. Mary V. Krueger, Commander of Regional Health Command-Atlantic, received instruction in the Pose Running method.

fortcampbell-courier.com

BACH Physical Therapist Makes Strides in Biomechanics

Army IgnitED, News

Pose Running Training Course graduate, LTC Angela Diebal-Lee said 96% of the Soldiers stayed in training after implementing the Pose Method.

Pose Running Training Course Graduate Helps Raise ACFT Scores

ACFT, News

Pose Running Training Course graduate, Mike Tribble, helps raise ACFT scores by showing soldiers how to practice efficient running technique.

Running Skill Training Enables NCOs to Train Soldiers with Better Results

ACFT, FM 7-22

...I would take soldiers that previously were running 20 min 2-miles, and within an average of 2 weeks, they were running 16 min 2-miles. - COL Charles Blake

Improving Running Skill in the Army

ACFT, FM 7-22

...I realized that if the way we do aerobic fitness in the military is running, then we need to know how to do it right. - LTC Diebal-Lee

Pose Method of Running at FT. STEWART, GA

FM 7-22, News

Pose Training class not only highlighted my mistakes with running but demonstrated how to correct them and others Soldiers with minimal to no equipment. - Veronica Lazar, CPT

Updated US Army Field Manual (FM 7-22)

FM 7-22, News

Health and Holistic Fitness (H2F) is a big initiative by the Army to revamp training protocols. One of the major updates is the addition of Running Skill (Pose Method) in FM 7-22 (Chapter 7).

Physical Readiness Training With Proper Focus on Technique

ACFT, FM 7-22, News

Physical readiness training done right must include technique training prior to imposing a demand of performance on soldiers. And it now does thanks to the H2F initiative.