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Scout Leader Course (SLC)

Physical Fitness

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NOTE: It is highly encouraged that units ensure students meet height/weight standards as the Scout Leader Course is both physically and mentally demanding.

It is the responsibility of the individual to arrive at the course at a level of physical fitness that can sustain dismounted operations with a minimum of 35 pounds of equipment for multi-day FTXs that can cover 50 to 60 kilometers.

Physical training events will occur during the classroom portion of the course. Students need to be prepared to conduct these events which include, but are not limited to: long distance runs (5+ miles), ruck marching, weight lifting, and obstacle courses. Field exercises and multiple physical training events will also test the Students physical fitness and rigor throughout the course.