Conducting Physical Training at High Altitudes

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Conducting Physical Training at High Altitudes

• SPC Ronnie Wint
• IAW FM 21-20

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Outline

• Definition
• Acclimatization
• Mountain Sickness
• De-acclimatization

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What is High Altitude?

• Anything above 5000ft

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Acclimatization

• Takes place above 5000ft
• Normal to light PT and work
• APFT cannot be given 30 days of acclimatization
• May experience Mountain Sickness

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Mountain Sickness Symptoms

• Headache
• Rapid Pulse
• Nausea
• Loss of appetite
• Inability to sleep

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De-acclimatization

• Returning to 5000ft and below
• Light PT and work
• Up to 30 days
• APFT cannot be given until 30 days