TTL Super Squad (SS) and Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

TTL Super Squad (SS) and
Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
There is something in the Marine Corps called Super Squad.
It is a squad of Marines that are handpicked from within each
company to be a part of an elite team of stellar performers.
The squad of Marines trains twice a day, similar to how we
train at the Lab and how we trained during our ruck training
ops for the Go Ruck Tough event that several of us did in DC.
What Does Being on The TTL
Super Squad Actually Mean?
Being part of the TTL SS is not
for the average individual. It is for
the high caliber team player who
constantly thrives to be better,
not just more FIT. Understand
that being able to squat a certain
amount of weight or do a certain
amount of burpees in record time
or run suicides fast is not entirely
what SS is about. SS is about
persevering
and
constantly
improving yourself and the
people around you.
What Does Being a Part of TTL
Super Squad Mean for you?
First, like the patch you get for
completing GORUCK event, you
will get a special TTL Super Squad
patch. You will also be officially
listed on TTL’s Super Sqad page.
You could also be called upon to
complete events in the face of TTL
if need be. Any special events that
TTL hold, you will be among the
individuals to take part. Make no
mistake, this accomplishment is
not driven by prizes or rewards but
by aspiring to be better, by
constantly fucking challenging
yourself and getting after what you
want and can become.
Requirements to Be on TTL Super
Squad
1.Must be a current member of The Training Lab with a minimum of 20
classes attended within a two month timeframe.
2.Must successfully complete ANY GORUCK TOUGH event after time
of application.
3.After completion of GORUCK TOUGH, you must submit a hand
written document explaining two things:
1.Explain what you struggled with the most on your TOUGH event
and how how you overcame it.
2.Describe what teamwork and comradery mean to you. This will be
kept in a binder for SS members ONLY to read as they please so we
can all share our experiences and see other people’s perspectives and
struggles.
4.PFT First Class Elite score (explained later).
5.Must possess the following character traits: integrity, humility, and
unstoppable determination.
TTL Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
There are 5 areas of fitness to be tested: cardiovascular,
mobility, upper body strength, lower body strength, and
core strength.
Each area is worth a total of 20 points for a total of 100
points.