The ability to negotiate the Obstacle Courses which are appropriate to the unit’s tasks, as well as the ability to perform the most common tasks during live operations are considered to be among the most important goals related to the battle field physical readiness which:

1. Increases the engagement readiness through enhancing the emotional stability during encountering the high level of noise resulting from the explosions and firing training equipment that simulates those which the fighter will encounter in live operations.
2. Prepares the fighter to deal with live operations at highest level of competency.
3. Enhances the fighter’s confidence, readiness and increases his emotional stability under live operations stress.
4. The General Obstacle Course is an effective training tool.
5. The Obstacle Course can be used as an effective testing tool through evaluating the battle field readiness of all the Battalions unlike the current physical testing system which focuses on the fighter’s physical fitness rather than the battlefield readiness and competence.
6. The Obstacle Course will also enhance the competitive and fighting spirit at battalion level through individual and team contests between the Units.