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