Mountain Warfare Training School Protocol

PROTOCOL OVERVIEW

This 5-week training protocol is specifically structured to prepare the Marine or Soldier to meet the fitness demands of any mountain warfare raining course or respective Marine/Army Mountain Warfare Training School. There isn’t much in the way of technical mountaineering preparation found in this protocol Aside from the occasional rock gym session. The primary purpose of this protocol is to develop the stamina, strength, durability, and loaded endurance that is required to successfully complete your training course.

The purpose of this protocol is 3 fold:

1) Increase leg strength and lung capacity to help you sustain long distance travel over rugged terrain during your training course.

2) Build upper body, core, and grip strength necessary for negotiating tough terrain where necessary and to provide a solid platform required for movement with a loaded ruck/backpack.

3) Enhance your overall physical and mental durability necessary to recover from intensive day to day training and tactical exercises.

BASIC ASSUMPTIONS

Going into this training protocol it can already be assumed that you have decent hiking experience and you have the ability to run at a slow-to-moderate pace for 20-60 minutes and hike/ruck comfortably for a few hours. This protocol also assumes that you can devote 4-5 days a week to train, with 1-2 days a week being reserved for rest and recovery. This program does require that you have access to some commercial gym equipment (squat rack, barbell, plates, dumbbells, etc.).

METHODOLOGY

Training is structured at 5 times a week with Saturdays and Sundays off for rest and any additional prehab or mobility work you feel you need. While it may not always be easy to get in 5 solid training days each week, avoid skipping sessions and avoid skipping around. If you miss a session then start again where you left off. If you miss more than a few sessions in a training week you should start that training week from the beginning in order to see the most improvement.

TRAINING ATTIRE

It is strongly recommended that you train in whatever uniform (i.e. PT gear) you will be using during your testing and training. During your in-gym sessions you may wear whatever attire you find to be most appropriate for movement efficiency.

DISCLAIMER

The information presented in this work is by no way intended as medical advice or as a substitute for medical counseling. The information should be used in conjunction with the guidance and care of your physician. Consult your physician before beginning this program as you would with any exercise or nutrition program. If you choose not to obtain the consent of your physician and/or work with your physician throughout the duration of your time using the recommendations in the program, you are agreeing to accept full responsibility for your actions.

By continuing with the program you recognize that despite all precautions on the part of Epoch Ascent, LLC, there are risks of injury or illness which can occur because of your use of the aforementioned information and you expressly assume such risks and waive, relinquish and release any claim which you may have against Epoch Ascent, LLC and its representatives, or its affiliates as a result of any future physical injury or illness incurred in connection with, or as a result of, the use or misuse of the program.