FMF FMF - Fleet Marine Force Physical Fitness and Readiness Standards 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the name of the Marine Corps fitness test that replaced the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) pull-up requirement with an additional option?
- The PFT still uses pull-ups as the primary upper body exercise (Correct answer)
- The Combat Fitness Test (CFT)
- The Occupational Field Fitness Test
- The Marine Athlete Fitness Test
Correct answer: The PFT still uses pull-ups as the primary upper body exercise
The PFT retains pull-ups as the primary upper-body event; females may choose push-ups as an alternative under current standards.
Question 2: How many events make up the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test (CFT)?
- 3 events (Correct answer)
- 4 events
- 5 events
- 2 events
Correct answer: 3 events
The CFT consists of three events: an 880-yard sprint, ammunition can lifts, and a maneuver under fire course.
Question 3: What is the maximum score attainable on the Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test (PFT)?
- 300 points (Correct answer)
- 250 points
- 400 points
- 100 points
Correct answer: 300 points
The PFT is scored on a 300-point scale, with maximum points available for pull-ups/push-ups, crunches, and the 3-mile run.
Question 4: What minimum PFT score is required to be considered for promotion to Corporal in the Marine Corps?
- 225 points (1st Class) (Correct answer)
- 200 points (2nd Class)
- 150 points (3rd Class)
- 270 points (Perfect score range)
Correct answer: 225 points (1st Class)
A 1st Class PFT score of 225 or higher is required for promotion consideration to Corporal.
Question 5: How often are Marines required to complete both the PFT and CFT each calendar year?
- Once each per calendar year (Correct answer)
- Twice each per calendar year
- Once total combined
- Quarterly
Correct answer: Once each per calendar year
Marines are required to complete the PFT once and the CFT once each calendar year, for a total of two fitness tests annually.
Question 6: What body composition standard does the Marine Corps use to assess Marines who fail height/weight standards?
- Body fat percentage measurement using tape method (Correct answer)
- BMI calculation only
- DEXA scan
- Hydrostatic weighing
Correct answer: Body fat percentage measurement using tape method
Marines who exceed height/weight standards are measured using a circumference-based tape method to determine body fat percentage.
FMF FMF - Fleet Marine Force Physical Fitness and Readiness Standards 1
What is the name of the Marine Corps fitness test that replaced the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) pull-up requirement with an additional option?