HQMC SEMPER FIT SEEKS THREE INFANTRY BATTALIONS FOR USE IN STUDY
Date Signed: 10/24/2018 | MARADMINS Number: 607/18
Cancelled
MARADMINS : 607/18
R 241420Z OCT 18
MARADMIN 607/18
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MF//
SUBJ/HQMC SEMPER FIT SEEKS THREE INFANTRY BATTALIONS FOR USE IN STUDY//
POC/T. SHIELDS/CIV/MFS/-/TEL:703-784-3881/TEL:DSN 278-3881/TEL:FAX 703-784-4125/EMAIL: THERESA.SHIELDS@USMC-MCCS.ORG//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/
1.  HQMC Semper Fit is seeking three infantry battalions for use in a study to be conducted at Camp Lejeune-New River from February through September 2019.  This time period will include post study interviews.
2.  This study will determine if and how participation in Semper Fit directed recreation and sports programs affects social connectedness, perceived health status, alcohol misuse, career (Non-judicial punishment limited duty, separation), and fitness (BCPs and PFT/CFT scores).
3.  Selected battalions will agree to participate in three surveys: a pre-study survey, a mid-study survey, and a post-study survey.
4.  Two of the three selected battalions will agree to participate in a minimum of the following Semper Fit recreation and sports activities, which can be conducted during work hours and within the first four months of the study, February through May 2019 and sign a letter of support:
        a. 1 Unit Tri Challenge
        b. 2 Sports Tournaments
        c. 3-4 Unit Nights at Recreation Center
        d. 4 Outdoor Adventure Activities
        e. 6 Aquatic Activities
5.  Participation will be at no cost to the units selected. Semper Fit will fully fund the events.
6.  This message is cancelled one year from release.
7.  Release authorized by M.C. Balocki, Director, Marine and Family Programs Division.//