FM 7-22 Holistic Health And Fitness (H2F) Practice Test

The sustaining phase is about maintaining mastery of both physical capabilities and nonphysical readiness across the full range of soldier responsibilities: occupational tasks, duty positions, and the demands of combat. This means continuing to develop physical attributes like strength, endurance, mobility, speed, and power, while also strengthening nonphysical attributes such as mental resilience, decision-making under pressure, teamwork and communication, sleep discipline, nutrition, and stress management. When these aspects are integrated, a soldier can consistently perform required tasks, fulfill their role within a unit, and respond effectively in combat. Limiting focus to only one area—tasks, positions, or combat—misses other essential components of readiness and wouldn’t prepare someone to perform across all contexts.