US Naval Training Center - Anchor Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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PHYSICAL EXAMINATION 9,1

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PHYSICAL TR ININ O BE OF MAXIMUM effective use to himself and to the Navy a man must be in top physical condition, must know how to care for his body and must be able to survive in the water at sea. To the end that all navy men may meet these demands of naval service, they participate in a physical training program that involves strenuous physical training program that involves strenuous physical exertion, instruc- tion in swimming and sea survival,and instruction in first aid, lifesaving and personal hygiene. When they report for duty some recruits are soft, some are overweight, and some are underweight. To build some up and trim others down, and to condition all for the rigors of life at sea, a well-planned physical training program is inte- grated with other phases of training: military drill, an active outdoor life, good food, good living habits.These physical training activities emphasize correct posture and muscular coordination and strive to develop a respect for authority 1 and habits of instantaneous response to commands. All menaparticularly sailors whose life will be the sea- must know how to swim, how to use life jackets and, if no jacket is available, how to use clothing as a flotation device. Many hours are spent in the swimming pools. Non-swimmers are taught to swim, qualified swimmers improve their ability and all recruits learn sea survival and water safety. Stressed constantly in the Physical Training Program is personal cleanliness and the importance of health to the indi- vidual and to the Navy. A knowledge of the medical and dental services available, the prevention of infections, correct eating habits, and the care of feet, mouth, and teeth is pro- vided by competent medical instructors. The recruit also re- ceives first aid instruction so that he will know how to care for himself or for his injured shipmates under circumstances where immediate medical attention is not available. W 'Qin j . Q l , l Z Z f 'Mwwmqq lllunq l