Introduction The Volunteer Training Corps was a voluntary home defence reserve force in the United Kingdom during World War I. Early Development After war had been declared in August 1914, there was a popular demand for a means of service for those men who were over military age or those with business or family commitments… Read More
Introduction The United States Guards (USG) was a lightly armed, all-infantry military force maintained by the United States from 1917 to 1919. Tasked with an internal security and territorial defence mission within the Zone of the Interior, it was used to protect critical infrastructure and suppress civil unrest during World War I. Though it successfully… Read More
Introduction In the United States, state defence forces (SDFs) are military units that operate under the sole authority of a state government. SDFs are authorised by state and federal law and are under the command of the governor of each state. SDFs are distinct from their state’s National Guard in that they cannot become federal… Read More
Introduction Joseph Hubertus Pilates (09 December 1883 to 09 October 1967) was a German-born physical trainer, writer, and inventor. He is credited with inventing and promoting the Pilates method of physical fitness. He patented a total of 26 apparatus in his lifetime. Biography Early Life Joseph Hubertus Pilates was born on 9 December 1883 in… Read More
Introduction Andre Rush is an American celebrity chef and military veteran. He worked in the White House as a Chef for four administrations. Rush, a retired Master Sergeant of the US Army, gained attention for his large biceps and muscular physique. Biography Early Life and Education Rush grew up in Columbus, Mississippi. He played football… Read More
Introduction A military exercise, training exercise, or war game is the employment of military resources in training for military operations. Military exercises are conducted to explore the effects of warfare or test tactics and strategies without actual combat. They also ensure the combat readiness of garrisoned or deployable forces prior to deployment from a home… Read More
Introduction The roots of military training can be traced back to the start of organised physical exercise. It goes back to the days of the ancient Greeks where physical exercise was an integral part of a person’s responsibility to maintain good health. Of course, one key motivation was to produce good infantry soldiers who could… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 