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Adapting Army Training Based on Civilians We Receive

Adapting Army Training Based on Civilians We Receive . SKILLS. VALUES. ATTRIBUTES. ATTRIBUTES OF THE MILLENIAL. 76.2% of 17-24 Year O lds are NOT Qualified to Join the Army 14.9% of 17-24 Year O lds are NOT Q ualified Due to W eight Issues

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Adapting Army Training Based on Civilians We Receive

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  1. Adapting Army Training Based on Civilians We Receive

  2. SKILLS VALUES ATTRIBUTES

  3. ATTRIBUTES OF THE MILLENIAL • 76.2% of 17-24 Year Olds are NOT Qualified to Join the Army • 14.9% of 17-24 Year Olds are NOT Qualified Due to Weight Issues • 85% of New Recruits Eat Fast Food Regularly (Some up to 7 Times per Week) • 52.7% of New Recruits Use Tobacco Products • 33% of 9th-12th Graders Watch TV 3 or More Hours/Day • 25% Used a Computer 3 or More Hours/Day • 29% of 9th-12th Graders Drink at Least One Can of Soda per Day (Increasing to Include Energy Drinks) • Increase Use of Technology Parallels a Decline in Physical Activities • Changing Social Norms and Associated Values • Decreasing Formal Physical Education and Activities in Primary and Secondary Schools (mid 1990’s) • Emphasis on “SUPER SIZING” • Expanding Consumption of Soft Drinks, Energy Drinks • “O” Food Group

  4. ENTRY LEVEL PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST 1-1-1 “Test” Failure Rates Through 2010 -- Female 59% / Male 47% Millennial Generation is now “Draft” Age

  5. BMI of ARMY ACCESSION APPLICANTS In 2010 – Of 129,000 Applicants 54% 43% (By CDC Standards) BMI 25-30 IS CONSIDERED “OVERWEIGHT” BMI OVER 30 IS CONSIDERED “OBESE”

  6. The Shape of Us

  7. Prediction, 2030

  8. DENTAL READINESS Incoming Army Recruits Dental (Category 3 or 4) Non-Deployable

  9. INJURIES IN BCT FEMORAL NECK INJURIES (FT. JACKSON) FT. Jackson records! Averages 35,000 to 40,000 M/F Soldiers In Basic Training/year NUMBER OF FEMORAL NECK INJURIES

  10. SOLDIER ATHLETE Physical Readiness-Injury Prevention-Performance Nutrition Two left photos fade to black - insert fueling changes – keep DFAC photo on right FUELING CHANGES • Baking Instead of Frying • Seeking Nutrient-Dense Menu Options: • -Whole Grains • -Orange Juice with Calcium • -Iron-Rich Sources (Higher Grade Meats, Dark Leafy Greens) • Replacing “Comfort Food” Menu Items With Performance Oriented Options: • -Yogurt/Low Fat Cottage Cheese • -Cereals, Nuts, and Seeds • -Cut Fruits • -Hydration Stations (Water, Milk, Juice, Sports Drinks only) • Vending Machine Changes • Labeling

  11. SOLDIER FUELING • Focus on Performance as Soldier Athlete • Psychological Driver on Dining Facility Line • Army/Air Force Exchange Service, Commissaries interest (For Family Food Items) • Applications for Smartphones (CSDA)

  12. RANDOM THOUGHTS • Cost Analysis (Requirement for Budget: Zero-Sum Gain) • Level of Difficulty (Contract, Food Supply, DFAC Managers, Menu Cards, etc…) • Implementation Time (Faster Than We Expected …but Required Leadership) • Additional Nutritional Education (Trickle Down) • Soldier Culture Changes • Transfer to Families and Next Generation • Generational Change in Behavior and Culture

  13. Most Significant Random Thoughts • A Closed and Controlled Population • Represents <1% of the American People • Significant Resource Expenditure to Counter

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