European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 26, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse V corps support services happiness is. A recreation Community services a inc Ore i h health and fitness Are combat multipliers in v corps combat is grueling both physically and emotionally. The greater the physical conditioning and emotional balance of v Ltd. Corps soldiers the longer they will retain their effectiveness in Battle. There is no substitute for being in top notch shape. This goes for family members and civilian employees too. The corps goal is for All soldiers to know when they stand in Leonls of physical readiness Lor combat and what they can do about it. So far Soldier reaction has been great. They realize the army and their leaders care about them. V corps health and fitness training Branch synchronizes Manv related fitness initiatives master fitness trainers nutritional dining facilities Juit smok ing programs suicide prevention Canter information and substance abuse counselling. File Keystone of the program is the health risk appraisal process Hrap. The 11 rap emphasizes lowering cholesterol Levels Hod fat reduction Phi Seal conditioning and improved health Hal it its. The program is sustained through Central in processing in military communities and has been extended to civilians and family members. To Date More than a ,000 soldiers Haw participated in Hrap. Life style modification programs Are a permanent part of in processing and physical examinations. The 11rap is designed to pro yid a comprehensive assessment of ones health and fitness. Soldiers Are appraised in a health team composed of medics company personnel and master fitness trainers. They gather height weight blood pressure1, cholesterol count body fat and other fitness measures during Central in processing. The a also give soldiers a questionnaire that asks about health habits sue h As tobacco use and medic Al his it re. At the end of the appraisal the Soldier receives a copy of the information along with recommendations on How to make Lile sidle changes. The data is confidential but commanders receive unit trend reports in order to prioritize health and fitness resource e s. Areas for life style c Hanges include physical conditioning nutrition tobacco cessation substance e abuse hyper be Tsiou. Stress management dental health and spirit Mil fitness. Results thus far indicate that the use1 of Tobac co is a major concern for corps readiness. Other areas calling for increased attention arc stress management and sell exam for cancer prevention. Family members and civilian employees Are also included in special fitness and health classes. 1 lie goal is to raise there a nothing like a game of pick up Basket bail to keep you in top shape. The. Level of health and fitness for All members of the Community. One Way to achieve family member involvement is through thu concept in which free fitness classes and a know your numbers health fairs arc conducted by communities on selected weekends throughout the year. Classes such As introductory aerobics karate and Nautilus training arc some of the v it main course offerings to familiarize the Public with local fitness centers. Health and fitness personnel arc on hand to conduct craps. Provide nutrition i ii j is v Corr s Coil ing c St re we it c and Lam ech con exc ing a a is or ets. Lam to i and dec con \ met Quot a Sion in 1 Phy As sea w i the Coo
