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# TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Section | Topic | Questions |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| **Section 1** | CFT Overview, Purpose & History | 1-25 |
| **Section 2** | CFT Administration & Testing Windows | 26-50 |
| **Section 3** | CFT Monitor Roles, Responsibilities & Duties | 51-80 |
| **Section 4** | Movement to Contact (MTC) Event | 81-110 |
| **Section 5** | Ammunition Lift (AL) Event | 111-140 |
| **Section 6** | Maneuver Under Fire (MANUF) Event | 141-170 |
| **Section 7** | Scoring Standards & Calculations | 171-200 |
| **Section 8** | Equipment Requirements & Setup | 201-220 |
| **Section 9** | Safety, Risk Management & Injury Prevention | 221-240 |
| **Section 10** | Uniforms, Administrative Procedures & Special Provisions | 241-260 |
| **Section 11** | Comprehensive Mixed Review | 261-275 |
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# SECTION 1: CFT OVERVIEW, PURPOSE & HISTORY
## Questions 1-25
**Question 1**
What does CFT stand for in the United States Marine Corps?
A) Combat Field Test
B) Combat Fitness Test
C) Combat Readiness Test
D) Combat Assessment Test
**Correct Answer: B) Combat Fitness Test**
**Rationale:** CFT stands for Combat Fitness Test, which evaluates a Marine's physical
readiness for combat situations. The test is specifically designed to assess combat-related
physical abilities that complement the endurance-focused Physical Fitness Test (PFT). The CFT
measures strength, stamina, agility, coordination, and anaerobic capacity—all critical attributes
for combat effectiveness.
---
**Question 2**
In what year was the CFT officially implemented as a requirement for all Marines?
A) 2006
B) 2008
C) 2010
D) 2012
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**Correct Answer: B) 2008**
**Rationale:** The CFT was officially implemented in October 2008 as part of the Marine
Corps' physical fitness program. The Commandant of the Marine Corps introduced the CFT to
ensure that Marines maintain the physical capabilities necessary for combat operations,
recognizing that the traditional PFT did not fully capture all aspects of combat physical
readiness.
---
**Question 3**
Which Marine Corps Order provides the governing directive for the CFT?
A) MCO 6100.13A
B) MCO P6100.13
C) MCO 6100.12
D) MCO P6100.12
**Correct Answer: A) MCO 6100.13A**
**Rationale:** MCO 6100.13A is the official order governing the Combat Fitness Test. This
order outlines all aspects of CFT administration, including event procedures, scoring standards,
safety requirements, and monitor responsibilities. All CFT Monitors must be thoroughly familiar
with the provisions of this order.
---
**Question 4**
The CFT was designed to evaluate which of the following physical attributes?
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A) Aerobic endurance and flexibility only
B) Strength, stamina, agility, coordination, and anaerobic capacity
C) Cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength only
D) Speed, power, and balance only
**Correct Answer: B) Strength, stamina, agility, coordination, and anaerobic capacity**
**Rationale:** The CFT was specifically designed to evaluate a Marine's strength, stamina,
agility, coordination, and anaerobic capacity. These are combat-related physical abilities that
complement the endurance-focused PFT. The CFT's three events—Movement to Contact,
Ammunition Lift, and Maneuver Under Fire—are structured to assess these specific attributes in
a combat-relevant context.
---
**Question 5**
What is the primary purpose of the CFT?
A) To replace the Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
B) To assess combat readiness through combat-specific physical challenges
C) To evaluate general physical fitness for administrative purposes
D) To determine eligibility for special duty assignments
**Correct Answer: B) To assess combat readiness through combat-specific physical
challenges**
**Rationale:** The primary purpose of the CFT is to assess combat readiness through combat-
specific physical challenges. Unlike the PFT, which focuses primarily on cardiovascular
# TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Section | Topic | Questions |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| **Section 1** | CFT Overview, Purpose & History | 1-25 |
| **Section 2** | CFT Administration & Testing Windows | 26-50 |
| **Section 3** | CFT Monitor Roles, Responsibilities & Duties | 51-80 |
| **Section 4** | Movement to Contact (MTC) Event | 81-110 |
| **Section 5** | Ammunition Lift (AL) Event | 111-140 |
| **Section 6** | Maneuver Under Fire (MANUF) Event | 141-170 |
| **Section 7** | Scoring Standards & Calculations | 171-200 |
| **Section 8** | Equipment Requirements & Setup | 201-220 |
| **Section 9** | Safety, Risk Management & Injury Prevention | 221-240 |
| **Section 10** | Uniforms, Administrative Procedures & Special Provisions | 241-260 |
| **Section 11** | Comprehensive Mixed Review | 261-275 |
---
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# SECTION 1: CFT OVERVIEW, PURPOSE & HISTORY
## Questions 1-25
**Question 1**
What does CFT stand for in the United States Marine Corps?
A) Combat Field Test
B) Combat Fitness Test
C) Combat Readiness Test
D) Combat Assessment Test
**Correct Answer: B) Combat Fitness Test**
**Rationale:** CFT stands for Combat Fitness Test, which evaluates a Marine's physical
readiness for combat situations. The test is specifically designed to assess combat-related
physical abilities that complement the endurance-focused Physical Fitness Test (PFT). The CFT
measures strength, stamina, agility, coordination, and anaerobic capacity—all critical attributes
for combat effectiveness.
---
**Question 2**
In what year was the CFT officially implemented as a requirement for all Marines?
A) 2006
B) 2008
C) 2010
D) 2012
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**Correct Answer: B) 2008**
**Rationale:** The CFT was officially implemented in October 2008 as part of the Marine
Corps' physical fitness program. The Commandant of the Marine Corps introduced the CFT to
ensure that Marines maintain the physical capabilities necessary for combat operations,
recognizing that the traditional PFT did not fully capture all aspects of combat physical
readiness.
---
**Question 3**
Which Marine Corps Order provides the governing directive for the CFT?
A) MCO 6100.13A
B) MCO P6100.13
C) MCO 6100.12
D) MCO P6100.12
**Correct Answer: A) MCO 6100.13A**
**Rationale:** MCO 6100.13A is the official order governing the Combat Fitness Test. This
order outlines all aspects of CFT administration, including event procedures, scoring standards,
safety requirements, and monitor responsibilities. All CFT Monitors must be thoroughly familiar
with the provisions of this order.
---
**Question 4**
The CFT was designed to evaluate which of the following physical attributes?
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A) Aerobic endurance and flexibility only
B) Strength, stamina, agility, coordination, and anaerobic capacity
C) Cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength only
D) Speed, power, and balance only
**Correct Answer: B) Strength, stamina, agility, coordination, and anaerobic capacity**
**Rationale:** The CFT was specifically designed to evaluate a Marine's strength, stamina,
agility, coordination, and anaerobic capacity. These are combat-related physical abilities that
complement the endurance-focused PFT. The CFT's three events—Movement to Contact,
Ammunition Lift, and Maneuver Under Fire—are structured to assess these specific attributes in
a combat-relevant context.
---
**Question 5**
What is the primary purpose of the CFT?
A) To replace the Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
B) To assess combat readiness through combat-specific physical challenges
C) To evaluate general physical fitness for administrative purposes
D) To determine eligibility for special duty assignments
**Correct Answer: B) To assess combat readiness through combat-specific physical
challenges**
**Rationale:** The primary purpose of the CFT is to assess combat readiness through combat-
specific physical challenges. Unlike the PFT, which focuses primarily on cardiovascular
