A qualitative analysis of the effect of the remedial physical conditioning program on retention and attrition as it relates to Semper Fit and the P2T2 account

• Main Author: Newcomb, Joseph Lewis, III
• Other Authors: Kujawa, Kathleen I.
• Format: Others
• Published: Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School Marc
• Subjects: Physical fitness; United States; Nutrition; Psychology; Body weight; Body composition methods; Marine Corps Body Composition Program and Remedial Physical Conditioning Program; Military Health and Fitness Programs; Psychological Responses of Marines on the Weight Control Program; Semper Fit; Physical training; Research; PFT; PRT; P2T2
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10945/1643

Approved for public release, distribution is unlimited === As the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps looks for efficiencies in Force End Strength Management and improvement to Sailor and Marine quality of life, Semper Fit may provide some answers. This research specifically focuses on the Marine Corps Body Composition Program (BCP) and Remedial Physical Conditioning Program (RPCP). The purpose is to qualitatively analyze a program for Marines who are overfat or on remedial physical training (PT) programs, focusing on the feasibility of Marines obtaining professional assistance from Semper Fit. The scope of this research evaluates existing programs and analyzes their beneficial affects in improving retention and attrition of RPCP Marines. The research shows that Semper Fit professionals would provide overfat and poorly conditioned Marines by USMC standards a consistent program through mandatory training in health, nutrition, and fitness. Semper Fit would directly support unit commanders with classes in nutrition, health, and fitness tailored for each RPCP Marine. Furthermore, this study validates the newly established Department of Defense Physical Readiness Test Standards recently adapted by the Department of the Navy as highly accurate. This study recommends the Marine Corps further expand Semper Fits role in support of the Marine and unit commander. === Captain, United States Marine Corps