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The CFT Monitor USMC Exam is a formal certification required for Marine Corps
personnel appointed as Command Physical Training Representatives (CPTRs) to
administer the annual Combat Fitness Test. The exam validates a candidate’s
comprehensive knowledge of test procedures, event execution, scoring tables,
uniform standards, risk management, and safety protocols for all three CFT events:
Movement to Contact, Ammunition Lift, and Maneuver Under Fire. Candidates
must demonstrate proficiency in accurate timing, repetition counting, form
verification, and administrative documentation on the NAVMC 11622. Successful
certification ensures the CFT is conducted safely, fairly, and in strict compliance
with MCO 6100.13A to accurately assess combat readiness.
Section 1: Purpose and Overview of the CFT (Questions 1-25)
Question 1
The Combat Fitness Test (CFT) was specifically designed to evaluate which of the
following physical attributes?
a) Cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength only
b) Stamina, agility, and strength
c) Flexibility and body composition
d) Speed and power only
Answer: b
Rationale: The CFT evaluates a Marine's stamina (endurance for sustained combat
tasks), agility (ability to change direction quickly while carrying loads), and
strength (muscular force for lifting and moving). Unlike the PFT which focuses
primarily on aerobic endurance and muscular endurance, the CFT simulates the
physical demands of combat operations.
,Question 2
How often are active-duty Marines required to complete the CFT?
a) Once per fiscal year
b) Twice per calendar year
c) Once per calendar year
d) Every 18 months
Answer: c
Rationale: Active-duty Marines must complete the CFT once per calendar year.
The official CFT season runs from 1 July to 31 December each year. This annual
requirement ensures Marines maintain combat readiness throughout their service.
Question 3
Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the CFT?
a) To measure overall physical fitness for promotion eligibility
b) To assess a Marine's physical readiness for combat-related tasks
c) To replace the Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
d) To evaluate upper body strength only
Answer: b
Rationale: Unlike the PFT which measures general physical fitness for health and
wellness, the CFT is specifically designed to assess a Marine's ability to perform
combat-related tasks such as moving under fire, lifting ammunition cans, and
dragging casualties. It is a combat readiness assessment.
Question 4
The three events that make up the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test are:
a) Pull-ups, Crunches, and 3-Mile Run
b) Movement to Contact, Ammunition Lift, and Maneuver Under Fire
c) Push-ups, Sit-ups, and 1.5-Mile Run
d) Ruck March, Ammo Can Press, and Obstacle Course
Answer: b
Rationale: The CFT consists of three specific events in order: Movement to
Contact (an 880-yard sprint), Ammunition Lift (max repetitions of 30-pound ammo
can lifts), and Maneuver Under Fire (a 300-yard obstacle course with combat tasks
including casualty drag and carry).
Question 5
,The CFT season officially runs from:
a) 1 January to 30 June
b) 1 April to 31 October
c) 1 July to 31 December
d) 1 October to 30 September
Answer: c
Rationale: Marine Corps policy (MCO 6100.13) mandates that the CFT be
conducted between 1 July and 31 December each calendar year. The PFT is
conducted during the first half of the year from January through June.
Question 6
A Marine who scores 300 points on the CFT (maximum score) is eligible for
which recognition?
a) Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
b) Certificate of Commendation (CertComm) for superior fitness
c) Early promotion consideration
d) Physical Fitness Badge
Answer: b
Rationale: Marines who achieve a perfect score of 300 points on both the PFT and
CFT may receive the Certificate of Commendation (CertComm) award for superior
fitness. This recognizes exceptional physical readiness and dedication to
maintaining peak condition.
Question 7
The maximum possible score on the CFT is:
a) 200 points
b) 250 points
c) 300 points
d) 400 points
Answer: c
Rationale: The CFT has a maximum score of 300 points, with each of the three
events contributing 100 points. The scoring system is designed to incentivize high
performance across all combat-related physical domains.
Question 8
The CFT must be administered by a certified:
a) Physical therapist
, b) CFT Monitor
c) Medical officer
d) Drill instructor
Answer: b
Rationale: Only Marines who have completed the official CFT Monitor
certification training and been appointed as Command Physical Training
Representatives (CPTRs) are authorized to administer the CFT and score events.
This ensures standardization and accuracy across all units.
Question 9
Failure to complete the CFT annually may result in:
a) Administrative separation proceedings
b) Reduction in pay grade
c) Loss of promotion eligibility and adverse fitness report
d) Transfer to the Individual Ready Reserve
Answer: c
Rationale: Annual completion of the CFT is a mandatory requirement for all
Marines. Failure to complete it can result in loss of promotion eligibility and an
adverse fitness report. The CFT is a critical measure of combat readiness.
Question 10
Which of the following is NOT a performance domain evaluated by the CFT?
a) Flexibility
b) Agility
c) Strength
d) Stamina
Answer: a
Rationale: The CFT evaluates stamina, agility, and strength as its three primary
performance domains. Flexibility is not a specific component evaluated by the
CFT, though it may be relevant to injury prevention.
Question 11
A Marine in a combat MOS (military occupational specialty) must score a
minimum of:
a) 150 points
b) 180 points
c) 210 points