CFT MONITOR CERTIFICATION EXAM2025–2025 EXAM
STUDY & PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. As a CFT monitor, you have set up the Movement to Contact event on an out-and-back
route where the start and finish lines are the same. What is the minimum number of
monitors required?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: C
Explanation: One monitor is required at the start/finish line to time and record scores, a
second at the turnaround point to verify distance, and a third to provide overall safety
oversight. This setup ensures proper accountability and rapid response to any issues.
Adequate monitoring also helps enforce event standards.
2. The participant’s goal during the Movement to Contact event is to:
A. Maintain a steady pace
B. Finish as quickly as possible
C. Complete without stopping
D. Stay within a target time
Answer: B
Explanation: The Movement to Contact event is a timed 880-meter run. Marines are
instructed to complete the distance in the shortest time possible. There are no pacing
restrictions as long as safety is maintained.
3. SSgt Winifred Carter, a 28-year-old female, completed the Movement to Contact event in
3:18. What is her score?
A. 90
B. 92
C. 95
D. 97
Answer: C
Explanation: CFT scoring is based on age and gender. According to the official scoring
table, a time of 3:18 for a 28-year-old female earns 95 points. Accurate timing is essential
to ensure correct scoring.
4. What are the equipment requirements for ammunition cans used in the Ammunition Lift
event?
A. Any weighted container is acceptable
B. Only M2A1 5.56mm cans with grip tape and stable contents
C. Plastic training cans only
D. Sand-filled boxes
Answer: B
Explanation: Only authorized M2A1 5.56mm ammunition cans may be used. Grip tape
, improves control during lifts, and the contents must not shift excessively. These
requirements ensure safety and standardized testing.
5. Which of the following are common injuries associated with the Ammunition Lift event?
A. Sprained ankles and knees
B. Chipped teeth, black eyes, and broken noses
C. Heat exhaustion and dehydration
D. Wrist fractures only
Answer: B
Explanation: Improper lifting technique or loss of control of the ammunition can can
result in facial injuries. Fatigue increases the likelihood of accidents. Close monitoring
helps reduce injury risk.
6. Which location is best suited for the Ammunition Lift event of the CFT?
A. Indoor gymnasium
B. Sloped pavement
C. Open, flat, outdoor area
D. Uneven dirt trail
Answer: C
Explanation: A flat outdoor surface provides stable footing and adequate space. This
reduces the risk of slips and collisions. Proper location selection is part of risk
management.
7. To mitigate injury risk, paired Marines are positioned during the Ammunition Lift event
using which arrangement?
A. Standing directly in front of each other
B. Standing back-to-back
C. The counting Marine stands to the side at a 90-degree angle
D. The counting Marine stands behind the lifter
Answer: C
Explanation: Positioning the counter at a 90-degree angle allows clear observation of the
lift. It also keeps the counter out of the path of the ammunition can. This setup improves
safety and accuracy.
8. GySgt Thom Walker, a 28-year-old male, completed 68 proper ammunition lifts. What is
his score?
A. 38
B. 41
C. 45
D. 50
Answer: B
Explanation: Ammunition Lift scores are determined using the official scoring table. For
a 28-year-old male, 68 repetitions equal 41 points. Only properly executed repetitions are
counted.
9. When performing a proper Ammunition Lift, the repetition is counted when:
A. The can reaches chest level
B. The can is fully extended overhead
C. The can is lowered below the chin after full extension
D. The can touches the ground
Answer: C
, Explanation: A repetition requires full extension overhead and controlled lowering below
the chin. Partial lifts are not counted. This standard ensures uniform scoring across
participants.
10. Which location is best suited for the Maneuver Under Fire event of the CFT?
A. Parking lot
B. Indoor track
C. Football or soccer field
D. Gymnasium
Answer: C
Explanation: Football and soccer fields provide sufficient space and relatively soft
surfaces. Yard markings help with accurate course setup. This reduces injury risk during
high-movement activities.
11. What required equipment is needed to set up the Maneuver Under Fire event?
A. Stopwatch only
B. Measuring tape, stopwatch, cones, and visible markers
C. Sandbags and ammunition cans
D. Clipboard and whistle
Answer: B
Explanation: Measuring tape ensures correct distances. Cones and markers define lanes
and stations. A stopwatch is required to record completion times accurately.
12. The preparatory and execution commands for the Maneuver Under Fire event are:
A. “Set. Move!”
B. “Ready. Begin!”
C. “Ready. Go!”
D. “Start. Now!”
Answer: C
Explanation: “Ready” prepares the Marine, and “Go” starts timing. Standardized
commands ensure consistency across all participants. This prevents confusion during
execution.
13. What is the most common injury during the Maneuver Under Fire event?
A. Broken wrists
B. Twisted ankles
C. Shoulder dislocations
D. Facial injuries
Answer: B
Explanation: Rapid movements and frequent changes in direction increase the risk of
ankle injuries. Uneven ground can contribute. Proper supervision and footwear reduce
this risk.
14. Which of the following are done during the proper execution of the buddy drag portion of
the Maneuver Under Fire event?
A. Drag the casualty by the feet only
B. Carry the casualty upright
C. Obtain a solid grasp on both forearms and drag the casualty for 10 yards
D. Push the casualty along the ground
Answer: C
Explanation: Proper grip on both forearms ensures control of the simulated casualty. The
STUDY & PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. As a CFT monitor, you have set up the Movement to Contact event on an out-and-back
route where the start and finish lines are the same. What is the minimum number of
monitors required?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: C
Explanation: One monitor is required at the start/finish line to time and record scores, a
second at the turnaround point to verify distance, and a third to provide overall safety
oversight. This setup ensures proper accountability and rapid response to any issues.
Adequate monitoring also helps enforce event standards.
2. The participant’s goal during the Movement to Contact event is to:
A. Maintain a steady pace
B. Finish as quickly as possible
C. Complete without stopping
D. Stay within a target time
Answer: B
Explanation: The Movement to Contact event is a timed 880-meter run. Marines are
instructed to complete the distance in the shortest time possible. There are no pacing
restrictions as long as safety is maintained.
3. SSgt Winifred Carter, a 28-year-old female, completed the Movement to Contact event in
3:18. What is her score?
A. 90
B. 92
C. 95
D. 97
Answer: C
Explanation: CFT scoring is based on age and gender. According to the official scoring
table, a time of 3:18 for a 28-year-old female earns 95 points. Accurate timing is essential
to ensure correct scoring.
4. What are the equipment requirements for ammunition cans used in the Ammunition Lift
event?
A. Any weighted container is acceptable
B. Only M2A1 5.56mm cans with grip tape and stable contents
C. Plastic training cans only
D. Sand-filled boxes
Answer: B
Explanation: Only authorized M2A1 5.56mm ammunition cans may be used. Grip tape
, improves control during lifts, and the contents must not shift excessively. These
requirements ensure safety and standardized testing.
5. Which of the following are common injuries associated with the Ammunition Lift event?
A. Sprained ankles and knees
B. Chipped teeth, black eyes, and broken noses
C. Heat exhaustion and dehydration
D. Wrist fractures only
Answer: B
Explanation: Improper lifting technique or loss of control of the ammunition can can
result in facial injuries. Fatigue increases the likelihood of accidents. Close monitoring
helps reduce injury risk.
6. Which location is best suited for the Ammunition Lift event of the CFT?
A. Indoor gymnasium
B. Sloped pavement
C. Open, flat, outdoor area
D. Uneven dirt trail
Answer: C
Explanation: A flat outdoor surface provides stable footing and adequate space. This
reduces the risk of slips and collisions. Proper location selection is part of risk
management.
7. To mitigate injury risk, paired Marines are positioned during the Ammunition Lift event
using which arrangement?
A. Standing directly in front of each other
B. Standing back-to-back
C. The counting Marine stands to the side at a 90-degree angle
D. The counting Marine stands behind the lifter
Answer: C
Explanation: Positioning the counter at a 90-degree angle allows clear observation of the
lift. It also keeps the counter out of the path of the ammunition can. This setup improves
safety and accuracy.
8. GySgt Thom Walker, a 28-year-old male, completed 68 proper ammunition lifts. What is
his score?
A. 38
B. 41
C. 45
D. 50
Answer: B
Explanation: Ammunition Lift scores are determined using the official scoring table. For
a 28-year-old male, 68 repetitions equal 41 points. Only properly executed repetitions are
counted.
9. When performing a proper Ammunition Lift, the repetition is counted when:
A. The can reaches chest level
B. The can is fully extended overhead
C. The can is lowered below the chin after full extension
D. The can touches the ground
Answer: C
, Explanation: A repetition requires full extension overhead and controlled lowering below
the chin. Partial lifts are not counted. This standard ensures uniform scoring across
participants.
10. Which location is best suited for the Maneuver Under Fire event of the CFT?
A. Parking lot
B. Indoor track
C. Football or soccer field
D. Gymnasium
Answer: C
Explanation: Football and soccer fields provide sufficient space and relatively soft
surfaces. Yard markings help with accurate course setup. This reduces injury risk during
high-movement activities.
11. What required equipment is needed to set up the Maneuver Under Fire event?
A. Stopwatch only
B. Measuring tape, stopwatch, cones, and visible markers
C. Sandbags and ammunition cans
D. Clipboard and whistle
Answer: B
Explanation: Measuring tape ensures correct distances. Cones and markers define lanes
and stations. A stopwatch is required to record completion times accurately.
12. The preparatory and execution commands for the Maneuver Under Fire event are:
A. “Set. Move!”
B. “Ready. Begin!”
C. “Ready. Go!”
D. “Start. Now!”
Answer: C
Explanation: “Ready” prepares the Marine, and “Go” starts timing. Standardized
commands ensure consistency across all participants. This prevents confusion during
execution.
13. What is the most common injury during the Maneuver Under Fire event?
A. Broken wrists
B. Twisted ankles
C. Shoulder dislocations
D. Facial injuries
Answer: B
Explanation: Rapid movements and frequent changes in direction increase the risk of
ankle injuries. Uneven ground can contribute. Proper supervision and footwear reduce
this risk.
14. Which of the following are done during the proper execution of the buddy drag portion of
the Maneuver Under Fire event?
A. Drag the casualty by the feet only
B. Carry the casualty upright
C. Obtain a solid grasp on both forearms and drag the casualty for 10 yards
D. Push the casualty along the ground
Answer: C
Explanation: Proper grip on both forearms ensures control of the simulated casualty. The
