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Table 3 Physical activity level quartiles

From: Prediction equation for estimating total daily energy requirements of special operations personnel

Physical activity level (Training Equivalent)

Training

Percent Daily Energy Expenditure due to Activitya

0-Low (<  2.10)

Weapons Traininga

<  42%

(Briefings/Mission Prep)

Small Unit Ranger Training (classroom)

 
 

Derna Bridgeb

 

1-Low-Moderate (2.11–2.40)

Pre-Mission Training

42–51%

(Common Warrior Tasks)

Platoon Raidsa

 
 

Close Quarters Battleb

 

2-Moderate-High (2.41–2.75)

Combat Dive School

52–57%

 

Squad Raidsa

 

(Battle Drills)

Small Unit Ranger Training (field training)

 
 

Ranger Selection Assessment Program

 

3-High (>  2.75)

Urban Combata

>  58%

(Specialized Intense Activity)

Raider Spiritb

 
  1. Determined as (activity-induced energy expenditure / daily energy expenditure) × 100
  2. aData collected during US Army Special Forces Small Unit Tactics Training
  3. bData collected during Marine Special Operations Command