FORT CAMPBELL, Kentucky -- The Warrior Transition Battalion at Fort Campbell, Ky., took adaptive reconditioning to a new level in April when Soldiers, cadre and staff joined together to build and race cardboard boats. Soldiers raved about this unique opportunity to combine critical thinking skills, teamwork, and exercise all within a fun and competitive environment.
Over 50 competitors showed up for the event and each participant arrived to Gardner Pool sporting a swimsuit and a smile over their competitive spirit.
Competitors were divided into Company teams of five and given only 30 minutes to construct a cardboard boat that could travel the farthest distance across the pool. Each team received only cardboard, scissors and five rolls of what they affectionately call "100 mile-an-hour tape" to build their boat.
Following the boat construction, each team selected one of its members to steer the boat across the pool as many times as possible before the cardboard was submerged by water. Although competition was close, Bravo Company's boat dominated and ended the day with a win.
Adaptive reconditioning activities, like the cardboard boat race, help wounded, ill and injured Soldiers by providing them an opportunity for social interaction through teamwork. AR activities can also help Soldiers in transition with their recovery by encouraging them to get up, get out and be active.
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