Important-Esprit to Corps day for Fall 2007 will be held Friday, 26 October, Those attending colors, meet at the Headquarters flagpostS at 1700. All others, meet at the gym in your PT attire at 1720. UCMJ training will be offered for those interested. Runners will run the track, treadmill, or course, and swimmers will use the indoor pool facility. For status of exams, click the exam check button on the home page up to 1500 hours on the day of testing for any changes due to inclement weather or mass deployments.
Esprit de Corps Day is a when new officers and Military Standards Members test together as a group. Rain date is Saturday, 27th. Please come and test with your fellow officers, meet your OFRD readiness requirements and qualify for the MSC at the same time!
Important-Esprit to Corps day for Spring 2007 will be held Friday, 20 April, Those attending colors, meet at the Headquarters flag at 1700. All others, meet at the gym in your PT attire at 1720. UCMJ training will be offered for those interested. Runners will run the track, a trail or a treadmill, and swimmers will use the indoor pool facility. For status of exams, click the exam check button on the home page up to 1500 hours on the day of testing for any changes.
Esprit de Corps Day is a when new officers and Military Standards Members test together as a group. It is held during our normal spring qualification week (16-20 April). Rain dates will be either 21th or 22th (if it rains the 20th). Please come and test with your fellow officers, meet your Readiness requirements and qualify for the MSC at the same time!
Important-Esprit to Corps day
for Fall 2006 will be held Friday, 27 October, Those attending
colors, meet at the Headquarters flagpostS at 1700. All others, meet at
the gym in your PT attire at 1720. UCMJ training will be offered for
those interested. Runners will run the track or treadmill, and swimmers
will use the indoor pool facility. For status of exams, click the exam check button on the home page up to
1500 hours on the day of testing for any changes.
Esprit de Corps Day is a when new officers and Military Standards Members test together as a group. It is held during our normal fall qualification week (23-27 October, 2006). Rain date is Saturday, 28th. Please come and test with your fellow officers, meet your OFRD readiness requirements and qualify for the MSC at the same time!
Important-Esprit to Corps day for Spring 2006 will be held Wednesday, 26 April, Those attending colors, meet at the Headquarters flag at 1700. All others, meet at the gym in your PT attire at 1720. UCMJ training will be offered for those interested. Runners will run the track, and swimmers will use the indoor pool facility. For status of exams, click the exam check button on the home page up to 1500 hours on the day of testing for any changes.
Esprit de Corps Day is a when new officers and Military Standards Members test together as a group. It is held during our normal spring qualification week (26-30 April, 2006). Rain dates will be either 27th or 28th (if it rains the 26th). Please come and test with your fellow officers, meet your CCRF readiness requirements and qualify for the MSC at the same time!
The MSC would like to welcome our newest memer and examiner LTJG Milton Martinez stationed in New York.
Important-Esprit to Corps day for the Fall 2005 is CANCELLED due to Gulf area deployments
Attention! The MSC Spring 2005 Esprit de Corps day will be held at the Fort Detrick Barracks on Wednesday, 27 April. In the event of very inclement weather (check back here) Thursday (28) or Friday (29) will serve as alternatives. Colors begin at 1700, be in your SDBs and meet at the Medal of Honor Room at 1630 for UCMJ training. PT testing will follow colors. However, due to constuction of a new PX, the running track is still not available. An alternative running course will be provided as per Army regulation. The pool is now available at Fort Detrick for swimmers.
Agenda:
1630: UCMJ training, Uniform review
1700: Colors
1720: Weigh in, BMI, and Part 1 of PT test (upper and mid body)
1745: Part 2 PT test (endurance)
Esprit de Corps Day is when USPHS officers test together as a group. Please come and test with your fellow officers, meet your USPHS readiness requirements and qualify for the MSC at the same time! 7044s will be filled out on site, which YOU will enter into the OFRD database and file with MAB separately. See OFRD website for further details.
Important-Esprit to Corps day will be held Wednesday, 28 April at 1715, Meet at Nalin Pond in your PT attire. Due to construction around the barracks, there will be no Honor the Colors Ceremony this Spring. UCMJ training will still be offered. Runners will run a course that meets the Army's requirements of no greater than 1 percent grade. There will be changes in the elevation, changes from asphalt to gravel, so if you are not used to running under these conditions, start training now on the Fort Detrick Jogging Trails (see Facilities). For status of exams, click the exam check button on the home page up to 1500 hours on the day of testing for any changes.
Esprit de Corps Day is a when new officers and Military Standards Members test together as a group. It is held during our normal spring qualification week (26-30 April, 2004). Rain dates will be either 29th or 30th (if it rains the 28th). Please come and test with your fellow officers, meet your CCRF readiness requirements and qualify for the MSC at the same time! (10-MAR-04).
Very Important! (25 SEP 03) The MSC Fall Esprit de Corps de will be held at the Fort Detrick Barracks at 1630, October 22. In the event of inclement weather (check back here) Thursday (22) or Friday (23) will serve as alternatives. Colors begin at 1700, be in your SDBs and meet at the Medal of Honor Room at 1630 for uniform inspection. UCMJ training will follow colors, PT testing will follow UCMJ training. However, due to constuction of a new PX, the running track may not be available. An alternative running course will be provided on the jogging trails as per Army regulation. Parts of the jogging trails will contain small gravel therefore make the appropriate arrangements regarding footwear, etc.
New Fitness Excellence Award Program! The MSC will be recognizing any uniformed service participant that performs in the outstanding range of fitness click for details Please note, that at this time, actual ribbons are not available, but plans for development are in the making.
MSC would like to acknowledge that our Esprit de Corps day was a dramatic success. Virtually all MSC, CCRF testers responded with a significant improvement over previous PT test scores and we have three fitness badge holders as a result of the inspiring visit by Admiral Carmona on Esprit de Corps day. Admiral Carmona stayed an extra half hour beyond his time he was scheduled to leave for another meeting. He waited until the very last runner crossed the finish line cheering each runner on their way. Truly, a real leader an example for all Commissioned Corps Officers.
The three fitness badge holders are: CAPT Richard Calvert, CDR Francois Lalonde, and LCDR Lucienne Nelson.
Breaking News!-VADM Richard Carmona, Surgeon General of the U.S. will be personally attending Esprit de Corps Day (where new officers and Military Standards Members test together as a group) at Fort Detrick. This Fall's Esprit de Corps Day is Friday, October 18th during our normal fall qualification time (October 15-25, 2002). This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for officers to demonstrate your readiness to the Commander of the USPHS himself! We expect all MSC members and potential members to attend. Click here for brochure and further details (10-15-02)
The Military Standards Cadre for Commissioned Corps Officers is very proud to welcome our newest member: LTJG Evan Mayfield. LTJG Mayfield scored 232 on the combined Navy PRT events, a testimony to his ability to maintain high readiness standards (4-17-02)
Don Feinberg is awarded recognition for his support of USPHS officer's physical training and testing. Read the story here! (4-17-02)
Breaking News!-Jerry Farrell, Executive Director of the National COA will attend our Esprit de Corps Day (where new officers and Military Standards Members test together as a group). This Spring's Esprit de Corps Day is Wednesday, April 17th during our normal spring qualification week (April 15-19, 2002). Rain dates will be either 18th or 19th (if it rains the 18th). Please come and support your fellow officers! (4-01-02)
Congratulations to LCDR Lucienne Nelson for earning her second consequetive fitness badge-Well done!
The Military Standards Cadre for Commissioned Corps Officers is very proud to welcome two new members. LT Kimberly Elenberg and LCDR Diann Shaffer are both acknowledged for their ability to maintain high standards of readiness. (3-25-02)
The Miltitary Standards Cadre is very proud to announce that CAPT Edward Pfister has accepted the position of Commanding Officer. We are very grateful to have this distinguished officer at our helm! (3-6-02)
As in the military, officers that don't make height-weight standards, will have the option to test for lean body mass.
The Miltitary Standards Cadre welcomes our newest member CDR Francois Lalonde. CDR Lalonde qualified for the the MSC, CCRF and DMAT. CDR Lalonde has the fastest run time (10:09) for the Navy PRT for his age/gender group!
The MSC acknowledges Hood College and the Hood College Aquatics Program for their generous provision of the use of their pool for officers who wish to take the Navy PRT swim option to meet their endurance requirement. We are very grateful and salute Hood College for their support in helping uniformed service officers maintain their readiness standards.
General fall testing for MSC members, CCRF, and DMAT officers will be held at 16:45 hours on Oct. 22 through 26 (2001) at the barracks on Fort Detrick. Please contact the XO to make arrangements.
Navy PRT Swim tests are now offered through the Fort Detrick and Hood College facilities. Summer testing (Memorial Day through Labor Day) will be conducted at the Fort Detrick Pool. After that, arrangements can be made through the MSC to use the Hood Aquatics Facilty.
The Miltitary Standards Cadre congratulates a member LCDR Lucienne Nelson for qualifying for a fitness badge at the Navy level!
The Miltitary Standards Cadre welcomes a member CAPT Ed Pfister. CAPT Pfister qualified for the the MSC, CCRF and DMAT all in one shot-well done!
Very Important-The MSC will now require that all members meet height and weight standards for the U.S. Navy.
Very Important-For the Spring 2001 and beyond, the new Navy PRT standards are in effect!
The Military Standards Cadre for Commissioned Corps Officers is happy to announce the creation of its new Advisory Board and that Captain Susanne Caviness has agreed to become director. We are very happy that CAPT Caviness is at the helm of this important function. Unfortunately, because of her limited amount of time, she has had to step down from being our Commanding Officer. We acknowledge her invaluable contributions as our CO and wish to express our gratitude for her generous assistance during the founding of the MSC. We welcome her in her new role as the Advisory Board Director.
Two new additions to the Advisory Board are Captain Ed Van Giezen as our Chief Military Advisor and Dr. Connor McGrath as Chief Technical Advisor. Captain Van Giezen has directed the construction of our UCMJ training program, and provided us with much need assistance regarding PT tests and qualifications. Dr. McGrath has been invaluable in his many technical assistences regarding the construction and functioning of our web site and database operations. We are very grateful to both of these experts for their continued support of our Cadre.
The Military Standards Cadre for Commissioned Corps Officers is very proud to welcome two new examiners. LCDR Calvin Edwards and LCDR Lucienne Nelson are both acknowledged for their devotion to helping uniformed service officers maintain high standards of readiness.
Qualification Exams for the fall of 2000 will be held at Fort Detrick on Oct. 27, 30, 31, Nov. 1, 2, 3 at 16:30. Walk-ons are accepted as long as you call the XO (301-846-5791)before 15:00 on the same day. Report to the barracks (Bldg. 1430) in the "Medal of Honor Room at 16:30.
The Military Standards Cadre will be offering an additional PT test called "the All Services PFT". It is composed of the Marines pull-ups, the Army push-ups, sit-ups or curl-ups at the Marine standard, the Marine 3-mile run, and the Navy PRT seated tow touch. 90 percent score on all events earns the All Services Fitness Badge.
As of June 16, 2000 the Military Standards Cadre for Commissioned Corps Officers is proud to announce that Captain Susanne Caviness has accepted the position of Commanding Officer. We welcome our new CO and are honored to have such a distinguished officer at our helm.
As of May 2000, Naval personnel now face administrative action for PRT failures. Personnel over 50 years of age must now take the PRT test, it is no longer an option. Because this is the new Navy Standard, officers over 50 who wish to qualify with the Navy PRT standard, will be required to take the exam by May, 2001.
Another change made to the Navy PRT standards concerns discontinuing the point system. We will continue to post Navy PRT scores in points until all the Armed Forces adopt a similar policy.
Examiners: Please update your CPR certification-NOW! Remember, you must be CPR certified and file your safety plan with us before you can conduct a PT test. Please fax copies of your CPR certification and safety plan to the XO.
Attention: The Fort Detrick traffic pattern through the gate has recently changed. Registered vehicles should proceed from the left lane on 7th street directly into the Fort. Unregistered vehicles should take the right lane in and be prepared to stop.
