thedrifter
09-04-09, 08:24 AM
Chicago Blackhawks become Marines for a day
Marcus Leshock
WGN News
Members of the 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines invited Blackhawks wingers Andrew Ladd and Ben Eager participate in a Combat Fitness Test.
The program was made a semi-annual requirement for all Marines in 2008. It consists of three different rounds:
1. Running - Marines run a half mile sprint in less than 2 minutes and 45 seconds. A five minute break ensues, then...
2. Ammo Can Lift - A square can filled with ammunition is hoisted from underneath the chin up over the head, as many times as possible within 2 minutes. Ladd completely 120 reps, very impressive even by Marine standards.
3. The Maneuver Under Fire Course - Marines run a course of cones, carry more ammo cans, throw a grenade, and hoist a wounded Marine onto their back and run him/her to safety. The Marine will run 300 yards during this exercise, all in about 2 minutes.
Marines will complete this training twice a year, on top of any other exercises they might be assigned. And you thought you had a tough job.
Video
http://www.wgntv.com/wgntv-hawks-marines-sept3,0,6164867.story
Ellie
Marcus Leshock
WGN News
Members of the 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines invited Blackhawks wingers Andrew Ladd and Ben Eager participate in a Combat Fitness Test.
The program was made a semi-annual requirement for all Marines in 2008. It consists of three different rounds:
1. Running - Marines run a half mile sprint in less than 2 minutes and 45 seconds. A five minute break ensues, then...
2. Ammo Can Lift - A square can filled with ammunition is hoisted from underneath the chin up over the head, as many times as possible within 2 minutes. Ladd completely 120 reps, very impressive even by Marine standards.
3. The Maneuver Under Fire Course - Marines run a course of cones, carry more ammo cans, throw a grenade, and hoist a wounded Marine onto their back and run him/her to safety. The Marine will run 300 yards during this exercise, all in about 2 minutes.
Marines will complete this training twice a year, on top of any other exercises they might be assigned. And you thought you had a tough job.
Video
http://www.wgntv.com/wgntv-hawks-marines-sept3,0,6164867.story
Ellie