Fence vaulting technique questions for military and LE
Mar 27, 2018 1:50:18 GMT
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Post by socalmick on Mar 27, 2018 1:50:18 GMT
After listening to s2ep5 of the Criminology podcast, and hearing "Mr. Haskell" confirm the SCSD's report that he observed who is believed to be the offender vault a near- 6' fence seemingly with one hand while swinging his legs over, I tried to look for video of an armed forces obstacle course where a similar technique is used. I did this because "Mr. Haskell" mentioned his friend indicated they would do this in the Marines during training. In my albeit limited search I failed to find anyone in any of the U.S. armed forces using a one-handed technique on YouTube even for smaller obstacles. AFAICT, this technique seems to be what is known in gymnastics as a "thief vault".
The only time I see this type of vault formally used on obstacle courses on YouTube is during police agility tests-- where it seems it is consistently used. Example: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTCodKDpr5Y&t=1m25s Aside from that, the only videos showing anything close to this technique are Parkour training videos.
My questions to LE and military members are:
(1) Is a specific technique demonstrated for clearing obstacles?
(2) Is there a reason why I seem to see armed forces trainees using 2 hands vs. LE often using a thief vault or similar?
It also strikes me that LE agility tests seem to most aptly showcase the type of agility and fitness required of the offender. Also noting the body dragging test seemingly unique to these PATs.
Additional question for members of LE:
(3) Is the PAT something you train for/perform repeatedly or is it a single one-off screener test?
I never did a PAT but did do a lot of PFTs (Physical Fitness Test). Yes, we trained for it...aggressively. Each Marine's PFT score is considered when promotion time comes and it does make a big difference in career progression for junior enlisted Marines. PFT is tested annualy.