USMC Combat Fitness Test (CFT) Level 5
Assessment
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the proper procedure for altitude acclimation before CFT?
a) 24 hours
b) 48 hours
c) 72 hours
Correct Answer: b) 48 hours Reason: Marines require 48 hours minimum to acclimate
to significant altitude changes before testing.
2. How should range cards be maintained for the MANUF course?
a) Monthly updates
b) Quarterly review
c) Annual certification
Correct Answer: a) Monthly updates Reason: Range cards must be updated monthly to
ensure current course conditions are documented.
3. What is the proper method for handling partial course flooding?
a) Modified course
b) Postpone test
c) Indoor alternative
Correct Answer: b) Postpone test Reason: Partial flooding compromises
standardization and safety, requiring postponement.
4. How should Marines document pre-existing injuries?
a) Verbal notification
b) Written statement
c) Medical chit only
Correct Answer: c) Medical chit only Reason: Pre-existing injuries must be
documented with official medical chit.
5. What is the proper procedure for handling borrowed equipment?
a) Visual inspection
b) Weight verification
c) Both inspection and verification
Correct Answer: c) Both inspection and verification Reason: Borrowed equipment
requires both visual inspection and weight verification.
6. How should Marines handle testing surface irregularities?
a) Mark and avoid
b) Repair immediately
c) Relocate course
Correct Answer: b) Repair immediately Reason: Surface irregularities must be
repaired immediately to maintain safety.
7. What is the proper method for verifying dummy weight?
a) Before each use
b) Weekly check
, c) Monthly verification
Correct Answer: a) Before each use Reason: Dummy weight must be verified before
each use to ensure standardization.
8. How should Marines handle unauthorized equipment modifications?
a) Report only
b) Immediate cessation
c) Document and continue
Correct Answer: b) Immediate cessation Reason: Unauthorized modifications require
immediate test cessation.
9. What is the proper procedure for handling multiple heat cases?
a) Individual evaluation
b) Group termination
c) Environmental assessment
Correct Answer: c) Environmental assessment Reason: Multiple heat cases require
full environmental assessment.
10. How should Marines document course certification?
a) Digital only
b) Paper only
c) Both formats required
Correct Answer: c) Both formats required Reason: Course certification requires both
digital and paper documentation.
11. What is the proper method for handling timing disputes?
a) Average times
b) Senior timer decision
c) Retake event
Correct Answer: b) Senior timer decision Reason: Senior timer makes final decision
on timing disputes.
12. How should Marines handle equipment standardization?
a) Local standards
b) HQMC standards only
c) Unit discretion
Correct Answer: b) HQMC standards only Reason: Equipment must meet HQMC
standards for uniformity.
13. What is the proper procedure for handling course security?
a) During test only
b) Continuous monitoring
c) Scheduled checks
Correct Answer: b) Continuous monitoring Reason: Course security requires
continuous monitoring to maintain integrity.
14. How should Marines handle wind conditions?
a) No restrictions
b) Speed limitations
c) Direction monitoring
Correct Answer: b) Speed limitations Reason: Wind speed limitations ensure fair and
safe testing conditions.
Assessment
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the proper procedure for altitude acclimation before CFT?
a) 24 hours
b) 48 hours
c) 72 hours
Correct Answer: b) 48 hours Reason: Marines require 48 hours minimum to acclimate
to significant altitude changes before testing.
2. How should range cards be maintained for the MANUF course?
a) Monthly updates
b) Quarterly review
c) Annual certification
Correct Answer: a) Monthly updates Reason: Range cards must be updated monthly to
ensure current course conditions are documented.
3. What is the proper method for handling partial course flooding?
a) Modified course
b) Postpone test
c) Indoor alternative
Correct Answer: b) Postpone test Reason: Partial flooding compromises
standardization and safety, requiring postponement.
4. How should Marines document pre-existing injuries?
a) Verbal notification
b) Written statement
c) Medical chit only
Correct Answer: c) Medical chit only Reason: Pre-existing injuries must be
documented with official medical chit.
5. What is the proper procedure for handling borrowed equipment?
a) Visual inspection
b) Weight verification
c) Both inspection and verification
Correct Answer: c) Both inspection and verification Reason: Borrowed equipment
requires both visual inspection and weight verification.
6. How should Marines handle testing surface irregularities?
a) Mark and avoid
b) Repair immediately
c) Relocate course
Correct Answer: b) Repair immediately Reason: Surface irregularities must be
repaired immediately to maintain safety.
7. What is the proper method for verifying dummy weight?
a) Before each use
b) Weekly check
, c) Monthly verification
Correct Answer: a) Before each use Reason: Dummy weight must be verified before
each use to ensure standardization.
8. How should Marines handle unauthorized equipment modifications?
a) Report only
b) Immediate cessation
c) Document and continue
Correct Answer: b) Immediate cessation Reason: Unauthorized modifications require
immediate test cessation.
9. What is the proper procedure for handling multiple heat cases?
a) Individual evaluation
b) Group termination
c) Environmental assessment
Correct Answer: c) Environmental assessment Reason: Multiple heat cases require
full environmental assessment.
10. How should Marines document course certification?
a) Digital only
b) Paper only
c) Both formats required
Correct Answer: c) Both formats required Reason: Course certification requires both
digital and paper documentation.
11. What is the proper method for handling timing disputes?
a) Average times
b) Senior timer decision
c) Retake event
Correct Answer: b) Senior timer decision Reason: Senior timer makes final decision
on timing disputes.
12. How should Marines handle equipment standardization?
a) Local standards
b) HQMC standards only
c) Unit discretion
Correct Answer: b) HQMC standards only Reason: Equipment must meet HQMC
standards for uniformity.
13. What is the proper procedure for handling course security?
a) During test only
b) Continuous monitoring
c) Scheduled checks
Correct Answer: b) Continuous monitoring Reason: Course security requires
continuous monitoring to maintain integrity.
14. How should Marines handle wind conditions?
a) No restrictions
b) Speed limitations
c) Direction monitoring
Correct Answer: b) Speed limitations Reason: Wind speed limitations ensure fair and
safe testing conditions.
