FM 7-22 — Holistic Health And Fitness (this Item Is Published W/ Basic Incl C2)
FM 7-22 governs Army doctrine for readiness training that develops Soldiers’ physical and nonphysical readiness.
- Publication number: FM 7-22
- Title: HOLISTIC HEALTH AND FITNESS (THIS ITEM IS PUBLISHED W/ BASIC INCL C2)
- Date: 10/01/2020
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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FM 7-22 presents the Holistic Health and Fitness System, including governance, training programs, personnel, equipment and facilities, and leader education. It addresses physical, nutritional, mental, spiritual, and sleep readiness through individualized training and testing across initial and sustaining phases.
Applies to: This doctrine and the regulations that support it apply to the Active Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States and the United States Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Holistic Health and Fitness System
- Physical readiness training
- Nutritional readiness
- Mental readiness
- Spiritual readiness
- Sleep readiness
- Rehabilitation and reconditioning
- Pregnancy and postpartum physical training
Questions and answers
What is required of leaders for the H2F System?
Leader investment is essential to promote, train, prioritize, and improve the readiness of Soldiers and units. (paragraph 1-43)
How does progression regulate physical training?
Progression refers to the proper dose of frequency, intensity, duration, and type of exercise required to overload the body without causing overtraining, plateauing, or reversal of fitness. (paragraph 7-3)
How much sleep do most Soldiers require to sustain performance?
The vast majority of Soldiers require 7-8 hours of sleep per night to sustain performance; more sleep is better. (paragraph 11-76)
What are special conditioning programs for Soldiers who have difficulty meeting Army standards?
Programs for Soldiers who are having difficulty meeting Army standards are part of special conditioning. (paragraph 11-76)
When should recruit training begin?
Recruit training should not be started until the individual or recruit has passed a routine physical examination at a military entrance processing station. (paragraph 14-3)