FMF FMF - Fleet Marine Force Physical Fitness and Readiness Standards

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?

Accepted Answer

The PFT still uses pull-ups as the primary upper body exercise

Answer

The Combat Fitness Test (CFT)

Answer

The Occupational Field Fitness Test

Answer

The Marine Athlete Fitness Test

Question 2

How many events make up the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test (CFT)?

Accepted Answer

3 events

Answer

4 events

Answer

5 events

Answer

2 events

Question 3

What is the maximum score attainable on the Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test (PFT)?

Accepted Answer

300 points

Answer

250 points

Answer

400 points

Answer

100 points

Question 4

What minimum PFT score is required to be considered for promotion to Corporal in the Marine Corps?

Accepted Answer

225 points (1st Class)

Answer

200 points (2nd Class)

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150 points (3rd Class)

Answer

270 points (Perfect score range)

Question 5

How often are Marines required to complete both the PFT and CFT each calendar year?

Accepted Answer

Once each per calendar year

Answer

Twice each per calendar year

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Once total combined

Answer

Quarterly

Question 6

What body composition standard does the Marine Corps use to assess Marines who fail height/weight standards?

Accepted Answer

Body fat percentage measurement using tape method

Answer

BMI calculation only

Answer

DEXA scan

Answer

Hydrostatic weighing