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Modern physical training paradigms\u2014Comprehensive Physical Training (CPT) and Preventive Training (PT)\u2014have been gradually introduced into the PAP system, yet their combined effects have not been systematically quantified.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n To evaluate the effects of modern physical training (CPT and PT) compared with conventional military training on physical performance (strength, endurance, speed, agility), movement quality (as measured by the Functional Movement Screen [FMS]), body composition (BMI) and training-related injury rates in PAP personnel.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n This review followed PRISMA 2020 guidelines and the PROSPERO protocol (CRD420261448648). We searched PubMed, Embase, CENTRAL, SCIE, Scopus, PsycINFO, Google Scholar, CNKI, Wanfang and Weipu databases without date or language restrictions. We included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and high-quality non-randomized studies comparing modern physical training (CPT\/PT) with conventional military training in PAP personnel, reporting at least one physical fitness outcome or training-related injury rate. Two reviewers independently performed screening, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment (RoB 2.0 for RCTs; ROBINS-I for non-randomized studies). Continuous outcomes were expressed as standardized mean differences (SMD) and dichotomous outcomes as risk ratios (RR), both with 95% confidence intervals, using Hartung-Knapp random-effects models. Prespecified subgroup analyses were performed by population (recruits vs. veterans\/cadets) and intervention duration (&lt;12 vs. \u226512 weeks). Evidence quality was assessed using GRADE.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n \n After screening 1,739 records, 20 studies (n = 4,158 PAP personnel) were included in the meta-analysis. Modern physical training significantly outperformed conventional training in pull-ups (19 studies, SMD = 0.68 [0.50, 0.85], I\n 2<\/jats:sup>\n = 76.5%), 3000m run (15 studies, SMD = \u22120.87 [\u22121.40, \u22120.33]; however, after excluding the extreme outlier Yan (2024), the effect remained significant (SMD = \u22120.52, 95% CI [\u22120.68, \u22120.36]) with substantially reduced heterogeneity I\n 2<\/jats:sup>\n =50.6%), 100m sprint (10 studies, SMD = \u22120.42 [\u22120.65, \u22120.19]), 30m\u00d72 zigzag run (6 studies, SMD = \u22120.82 [\u22121.16, \u22120.48]), 2-min sit-ups (9 studies, SMD = 0.57 [0.24, 0.89]), parallel bar dips (7 studies, SMD = 0.58 [0.16, 0.99], I\n 2<\/jats:sup>\n = 74.9%), FMS total score (4 studies, SMD = 1.92 [0.68, 3.17]) and BMI (5 studies, SMD = 0.19 [0.03, 0.36], I\n 2<\/jats:sup>\n = 0%). Training-related injury rate (4 studies, RR = 0.63 [0.46, 0.87]) was reduced by 37%. FMS showed the largest effect in &lt;12-week FMS-specific training (SMD = 2.45), significantly higher than the \u226512-week comprehensive programs (SMD = 0.90, subgroup difference p &lt; 0.001).\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n Modern physical training (CPT and PT) significantly enhances physical performance across multiple dimensions\u2014including upper body strength, upper body pushing power, core endurance, aerobic capacity, speed, agility and functional movement\u2014and favorably modifies body composition, while reducing the risk of training-related injuries by approximately 37% (RR = 0.63). FMS screening and targeted corrective training is recommended during recruit training (&lt;12 weeks), while periodized comprehensive physical training programs are recommended for ongoing training (\u226512 weeks). 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