How Offset PT Improves Performance at 1st Brigade 11th Airborne

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This episode discusses the implementation of offset PT in the 1st Brigade, 11th Airborne Division and its positive impacts on fitness and overall well-being.

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People in this episode

Guests: COL Christopher Brawley, CSM Jeremiah Waggoner, Dr. Ellie Van Luit

Topics covered

• offset PT
• military training
• physical fitness
• organizational performance
• health and wellness

Keywords

• offset PT
• 1st Brigade
• 11th Airborne
• physical training
• fitness improvements
• military health

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Organizations: 1st Brigade, 11th Airborne Division

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