CFT Exam Study Questions and
Answers
When is the CFT conducted - ANSWERS-1 July - 31 December
Who takes the CFT - ANSWERS-Active duty, selected marine corps reserve
What does the CFT do - ANSWERS-Evaluates strength, stamina, agility, and coordination
What does the CFT consist of - ANSWERS-2 hours long: movement to contact, ammo can lift,
maneuver under fire
Equipment needed - ANSWERS-scale, markers, ammo cans, measuring tape/wheel, stopwatch,
engineer tape/chalk, dummy grenades
How much area does the MANUF require - ANSWERS-at least 107yds long
Risk factors to consider - ANSWERS--terrain
-climate and temp
-number of participants
-whether you have access to indoor facilities
-other location concerns (i.e. traffic)
-specific muscle groups for each exercise and specific risks posed by equipment (i.e. ammo cans)
-risks due to fatigue
, Risk management process - ANSWERS-1. Identify hazard
2. Assess risks
3. Decide
4. Implement controls
5. Supervise
Monitors during the CFT: - ANSWERS--observe marines for correct performance
-call out time passes (in intervals)
-report results
Monitors during MTC: - ANSWERS--give times
-ensure marines stay on course
-are stationed along course (3 monitors total - one at start, one at halfway, one at finish)
Monitors during AL: - ANSWERS--ensure reps are counted correctly
Monitors during MANUF: - ANSWERS--shoutout instructions
-give cues for proper form
-grade grenade throws
MTC goal: - ANSWERS-to run measured distance in the fastest time possible (ensure the
boundaries are marked with visible markers)
Lead monitor during MTC - ANSWERS--explain purpose
-describe objective
-say "ready" "go"
Answers
When is the CFT conducted - ANSWERS-1 July - 31 December
Who takes the CFT - ANSWERS-Active duty, selected marine corps reserve
What does the CFT do - ANSWERS-Evaluates strength, stamina, agility, and coordination
What does the CFT consist of - ANSWERS-2 hours long: movement to contact, ammo can lift,
maneuver under fire
Equipment needed - ANSWERS-scale, markers, ammo cans, measuring tape/wheel, stopwatch,
engineer tape/chalk, dummy grenades
How much area does the MANUF require - ANSWERS-at least 107yds long
Risk factors to consider - ANSWERS--terrain
-climate and temp
-number of participants
-whether you have access to indoor facilities
-other location concerns (i.e. traffic)
-specific muscle groups for each exercise and specific risks posed by equipment (i.e. ammo cans)
-risks due to fatigue
, Risk management process - ANSWERS-1. Identify hazard
2. Assess risks
3. Decide
4. Implement controls
5. Supervise
Monitors during the CFT: - ANSWERS--observe marines for correct performance
-call out time passes (in intervals)
-report results
Monitors during MTC: - ANSWERS--give times
-ensure marines stay on course
-are stationed along course (3 monitors total - one at start, one at halfway, one at finish)
Monitors during AL: - ANSWERS--ensure reps are counted correctly
Monitors during MANUF: - ANSWERS--shoutout instructions
-give cues for proper form
-grade grenade throws
MTC goal: - ANSWERS-to run measured distance in the fastest time possible (ensure the
boundaries are marked with visible markers)
Lead monitor during MTC - ANSWERS--explain purpose
-describe objective
-say "ready" "go"
