Military Fitness Programs: Not Just for Soldiers

As prime breeding grounds for military fitness initiatives, installations worldwide also focus on thousands of civilian employees. Behind White House and other administrative encouragement, installations offer a variety of innovative programs to address civilian fitness. Even with budget concerns creating questions about the future of many programs, fitness facilities across the services continue promoting adaptable approaches that other facilities might emulate.

In October 2012, Army Installation Management Command began a six-month pilot program to study expanding civilian fitness opportunities. Its structure reflects the Defense Department's Civilian Fitness & Wellness program, which allows civilian employees, with supervisor approval, to take one hour of administrative leave three times a week and devote it to fitness. Civilians can receive application packets and release forms from garrison directors.

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