USMC Combat Fitness Test (CFT) Monitor Certification
– Questions & Answers
1. What is the Combat Fitness Test (CFT) specifically designed to evaluate?
A. Aerobic endurance and flexibility
B. Strength, stamina, agility, coordination, and anaerobic capacity
C. Balance and reaction time only
D. Cardiovascular endurance only
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The CFT measures combat-related physical abilities rather than long-distance
endurance. It emphasizes strength, stamina, agility, coordination, and anaerobic capacity. These
elements reflect battlefield performance. The CFT complements the PFT by focusing on combat
functionality.
2. Between what dates is the CFT conducted annually?
A. 1 January – 30 June
B. 1 April – 30 September
C. 1 July – 31 December
D. 1 October – 31 March
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The CFT testing window runs from 1 July through 31 December each year. This
allows commands flexibility in scheduling. All eligible Marines must complete the CFT within
this period. Scores are recorded for official fitness reporting.
3. Which of the following is a monitor responsibility for all CFT events?
A. Coaching participants during execution
B. Ensuring accurate scoring and proper setup
C. Selecting event order
D. Modifying event standards
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Monitors are responsible for accurate scoring, setup, and enforcing standards.
Coaching during events is not authorized. Event order and standards cannot be changed. Monitor
oversight ensures fairness and consistency.
4. Which information must a monitor ensure for all three CFT events?
A. Personal fitness plans
B. Entertainment and motivation
C. Equipment, uniform, risk management, and scoring
D. Medical diagnosis
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Monitors must verify equipment, authorized uniform, risk management, and
scoring. These factors ensure safe and standardized testing. Failure to verify them may invalidate
results. Continuous oversight is required.
,5. In what order must the CFT events be executed?
A. AL, MTC, MANUF
B. MANUF, AL, MTC
C. MTC, AL, MANUF
D. AL, MANUF, MTC
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The official order is Movement to Contact, Ammunition Lift, then Maneuver
Under Fire. This order is mandatory. Changing the sequence invalidates the test. The progression
increases physical demand.
6. What does the Movement to Contact (MTC) event simulate?
A. Defensive operations
B. Sustained patrol movement
C. Offensive movement making contact with the enemy
D. Evacuation under fire
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The MTC simulates an offensive movement toward enemy contact. It reflects
rapid advance under combat conditions. Speed and anaerobic endurance are emphasized. This
mirrors battlefield urgency.
7. What is the distance of the MTC event?
A. 440 yards
B. 660 yards
C. 880 yards
D. 1 mile
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The MTC distance is 880 yards. The distance must be accurately measured.
Incorrect measurement invalidates scoring. Consistency ensures fairness across participants.
8. What is the goal of the MTC event?
A. Maintain a steady pace
B. Complete the course as quickly as possible
C. Finish without stopping
D. Maintain proper running form
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The goal is to complete the course in the shortest possible time. Time is the sole
scoring factor. Marines may pace themselves strategically. Accuracy in timing is critical.
9. Where may the MTC event be conducted?
A. Outdoors only
B. Indoors only
C. Indoors or outdoors
D. Gymnasium only
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The MTC may be conducted indoors or outdoors. Approved locations include
, tracks or measured surfaces. Environmental safety must be considered. The surface must meet
standards.
10. Which surface requirement applies to the MTC course?
A. Steep inclines required
B. Numerous sharp turns required
C. Reasonably level and free of debris
D. Sand only
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The MTC course must be on level ground free of debris. Sharp turns should be
minimized. Safe footing reduces injury risk. Clear markings are required.
11. What is the Ammunition Lift (AL) event designed to assess?
A. Cardiovascular endurance
B. Lower-body flexibility
C. Upper-body muscular endurance
D. Balance and coordination
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The AL event focuses on upper-body muscular endurance. It simulates repetitive
lifting under stress. Proper technique is required for valid repetitions. Fatigue resistance is tested.
12. How much does each ammunition can weigh?
A. 20 pounds
B. 25 pounds
C. 30 pounds
D. 35 pounds
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Each ammunition can must weigh 30 pounds. Weight must be verified using a
calibrated scale. Incorrect weight invalidates the event. Accuracy ensures fairness.
13. How long is the Ammunition Lift event?
A. 1 minute
B. 90 seconds
C. 2 minutes
D. 3 minutes
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The AL event lasts two minutes. Marines perform as many correct repetitions as
possible. Timekeeping must be precise. Only proper lifts count.
14. What is the length of the Maneuver Under Fire (MANUF) event?
A. 200 yards
B. 250 yards
C. 300 yards
D. 400 yards
✅ Correct Answer: C
– Questions & Answers
1. What is the Combat Fitness Test (CFT) specifically designed to evaluate?
A. Aerobic endurance and flexibility
B. Strength, stamina, agility, coordination, and anaerobic capacity
C. Balance and reaction time only
D. Cardiovascular endurance only
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The CFT measures combat-related physical abilities rather than long-distance
endurance. It emphasizes strength, stamina, agility, coordination, and anaerobic capacity. These
elements reflect battlefield performance. The CFT complements the PFT by focusing on combat
functionality.
2. Between what dates is the CFT conducted annually?
A. 1 January – 30 June
B. 1 April – 30 September
C. 1 July – 31 December
D. 1 October – 31 March
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The CFT testing window runs from 1 July through 31 December each year. This
allows commands flexibility in scheduling. All eligible Marines must complete the CFT within
this period. Scores are recorded for official fitness reporting.
3. Which of the following is a monitor responsibility for all CFT events?
A. Coaching participants during execution
B. Ensuring accurate scoring and proper setup
C. Selecting event order
D. Modifying event standards
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Monitors are responsible for accurate scoring, setup, and enforcing standards.
Coaching during events is not authorized. Event order and standards cannot be changed. Monitor
oversight ensures fairness and consistency.
4. Which information must a monitor ensure for all three CFT events?
A. Personal fitness plans
B. Entertainment and motivation
C. Equipment, uniform, risk management, and scoring
D. Medical diagnosis
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Monitors must verify equipment, authorized uniform, risk management, and
scoring. These factors ensure safe and standardized testing. Failure to verify them may invalidate
results. Continuous oversight is required.
,5. In what order must the CFT events be executed?
A. AL, MTC, MANUF
B. MANUF, AL, MTC
C. MTC, AL, MANUF
D. AL, MANUF, MTC
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The official order is Movement to Contact, Ammunition Lift, then Maneuver
Under Fire. This order is mandatory. Changing the sequence invalidates the test. The progression
increases physical demand.
6. What does the Movement to Contact (MTC) event simulate?
A. Defensive operations
B. Sustained patrol movement
C. Offensive movement making contact with the enemy
D. Evacuation under fire
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The MTC simulates an offensive movement toward enemy contact. It reflects
rapid advance under combat conditions. Speed and anaerobic endurance are emphasized. This
mirrors battlefield urgency.
7. What is the distance of the MTC event?
A. 440 yards
B. 660 yards
C. 880 yards
D. 1 mile
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The MTC distance is 880 yards. The distance must be accurately measured.
Incorrect measurement invalidates scoring. Consistency ensures fairness across participants.
8. What is the goal of the MTC event?
A. Maintain a steady pace
B. Complete the course as quickly as possible
C. Finish without stopping
D. Maintain proper running form
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The goal is to complete the course in the shortest possible time. Time is the sole
scoring factor. Marines may pace themselves strategically. Accuracy in timing is critical.
9. Where may the MTC event be conducted?
A. Outdoors only
B. Indoors only
C. Indoors or outdoors
D. Gymnasium only
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The MTC may be conducted indoors or outdoors. Approved locations include
, tracks or measured surfaces. Environmental safety must be considered. The surface must meet
standards.
10. Which surface requirement applies to the MTC course?
A. Steep inclines required
B. Numerous sharp turns required
C. Reasonably level and free of debris
D. Sand only
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The MTC course must be on level ground free of debris. Sharp turns should be
minimized. Safe footing reduces injury risk. Clear markings are required.
11. What is the Ammunition Lift (AL) event designed to assess?
A. Cardiovascular endurance
B. Lower-body flexibility
C. Upper-body muscular endurance
D. Balance and coordination
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The AL event focuses on upper-body muscular endurance. It simulates repetitive
lifting under stress. Proper technique is required for valid repetitions. Fatigue resistance is tested.
12. How much does each ammunition can weigh?
A. 20 pounds
B. 25 pounds
C. 30 pounds
D. 35 pounds
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Each ammunition can must weigh 30 pounds. Weight must be verified using a
calibrated scale. Incorrect weight invalidates the event. Accuracy ensures fairness.
13. How long is the Ammunition Lift event?
A. 1 minute
B. 90 seconds
C. 2 minutes
D. 3 minutes
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The AL event lasts two minutes. Marines perform as many correct repetitions as
possible. Timekeeping must be precise. Only proper lifts count.
14. What is the length of the Maneuver Under Fire (MANUF) event?
A. 200 yards
B. 250 yards
C. 300 yards
D. 400 yards
✅ Correct Answer: C
