QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES LATEST UPDATE
Section 1: CFT Purpose and Overview (Questions 1–30)
Question 1
The CFT was designed to evaluate which of the following combat-related physical
abilities?
A) Flexibility, balance, and reaction time
B) Stamina, agility, and strength
C) Cardiovascular endurance only
D) Muscular endurance and flexibility
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The CFT is specifically designed to evaluate a Marine's stamina, agility,
and strength through three simulated combat events. Unlike the PFT, which
focuses more on general cardiovascular and muscular endurance, the CFT assesses
functional fitness attributes directly relevant to battlefield performance.
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Question 2
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,What is the total number of events in the Combat Fitness Test?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The CFT consists of three events: (1) Movement to Contact, (2)
Ammunition Lift, and (3) Maneuver Under Fire. These events are designed to be
completed in a specific order to simulate the progressive physical demands of
combat engagement.
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Question 3
What is the total distance of the Movement to Contact (MTC) event?
A) 440 yards
B) 660 yards
C) 880 yards
D) 1,000 yards
Correct Answer: C
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,Rationale: The Movement to Contact event requires participants to run 880 yards
(approximately 800 meters). This distance simulates an offensive operation where
Marines must move quickly to make contact with the enemy on the battlefield.
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Question 4
The CFT is an annual requirement for which personnel?
A) Active-duty Marines only
B) All Marines, including reserve components
C) Officers only
D) Enlisted personnel only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The CFT is an annual fitness test required of all Marines to pass and
maintain, encompassing both active-duty and reserve components. This ensures
every Marine, regardless of component or rank, maintains the physical readiness
necessary for combat operations.
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Question 5
Which Marine Corps Order contains the policies and procedures for the CFT?
A) MCO 6110.3
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, B) MCO 6100.13A
C) MCO 1020.34G
D) MCO P1070.12K
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Marine Corps Order 6100.13A establishes the procedures and standards
for the effective execution of the PFT and CFT. Commanding Officers and
Officers in Charge are responsible for ensuring all Marines comply with the
requirements and standards contained in this Order.
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Question 6
In what order must the CFT events be executed?
A) Ammunition Lift, Movement to Contact, Maneuver Under Fire
B) Maneuver Under Fire, Movement to Contact, Ammunition Lift
C) Movement to Contact, Ammunition Lift, Maneuver Under Fire
D) Maneuver Under Fire, Ammunition Lift, Movement to Contact
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The CFT events must be executed in the following order: Movement to
Contact (MTC), Ammunition Lift (AL), and Maneuver Under Fire (MANUF).
This specific order simulates the progressive physical demands of combat—first
moving to contact, then engaging with ammunition, and finally maneuvering under
fire.
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