US Naval Training Center - Compass Yearbook (Bainbridge, MD)

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SOUND mind in a sound body is one of the basic aims of recruit training. A Navy man must be physically fit to Withstand the rigors of a sea- going life; he must be a qualified swimmer who can safe- ly leave a sinking ship and live to fight again; and he must have developed, through athletic competition, a sense of fair play, a team spirit, and a fighting heart. Integrated into the recruit curriculum and considered of equal importance ,With academic work, the physical training program has, as its main objectives: the devel- opment of good posture, muscular coordination, strength, ability and endurance in recruits. These objectives are met through many physical activities including calis- thenics, confidence course, boxing, wrestling and other combative sports, swimming and sea survival and first aid.- All of a recruitis physical training is not regimented. The Navy recognizes the value of recreational athletics. In addition to his participation in the competitive com- pany, battalion, regimental, and brigade scheduled sports activities, the recruit is encouraged to engage voluntarily in spontaneous games of an athletic nature in his free time; and adequate facilities and competent supervisors are provided for his convenience and enjoyment while exercising at play in his own area.

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THE STANDARD U. S. NAVY LIFE JACKET . bu. 'I 'L If; : FLOTATION DEVICES ARE USED TO ASSIST IN OVERCOMING FEAR OF WATER ADVANCED SWIMMERS QUALIFY FOR COMPETITION