OPTIMALISASI LATIHAN BEBAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN FISIK TARUNA KORPS MARINIR GUNA MENJADI KOMANDAN PELETON DI KESATUAN KORPS MARINIR

Physical fitness is a fundamental requirement for Marine Corps Cadets, both during their education at the Naval Academy and in their future military service. The role of a Platoon Commander requires excellent physical condition, adequate muscular strength, high endurance, and strong mental readiness. This study aims to describe and analyze the optimization of weight training as a physical conditioning method to improve the physical capabilities of Marine Corps Cadets. The research employed a descriptive qualitative approach using questionnaires, interviews, and documentation as data collection techniques. The subjects consisted of Marine Corps Cadets who participated in weight training programs at the Naval Academy, involving 11 questionnaire respondents and key informants from the Physical Training Department. The results indicate that well-planned, structured, and supervised weight training programs significantly enhance muscular strength, physical endurance, agility, coordination, and self-confidence. Furthermore, weight training contributes to improved physical fitness test scores and the development of a more proportional body posture. Therefore, the optimization of weight training can be considered an essential component of physical training programs to prepare Marine Corps Cadets to become professional and mission-ready Platoon Commanders.