MAI WRITTEN EXAM 1 2026 TEST PAPER
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE
SOLUTION SET
◉ As an instructor are you authorized to create drills outside the
four MCMAP Combat Conditioning drills? Answer: Negative
◉ What are the two formal courses of instruction for our program?
Answer: MAI course, MAIT course.
◉ What is sustainment? Answer: Involves the execution of
previously learned techniques through constant repetition in order
to improve proficiency.
◉ What is integration? Answer: To develop a blending of martial arts
techniques with all other training.
◉ What are the responsibilities of an MAI? Answer: 1. Review-
Conduct of drill, Safeties and safety personnel, ORM, and Drill Brief.
2. Implement- Make it happen.
3. Supervise- Safety, follow the plan, fault checking, accountability.
, ◉ What can't an MAI do in regards to ORM Answer: MAI is not
authorized to deviate from the approved training standards, or
develop RAWs for new martial arts training
◉ What are the 3 disciplines of the program? Answer: Physical,
mental, and character.
◉ What does Mental discipline consist of? Answer: Two
components- War fighting and Professional Military education.
Creates a smarter Marine, capable of understanding and handling
the complexity of modern warfare.
◉ What does Physical discipline consist of? Answer: Three
components- Fighting techniques, combat conditioning techniques,
and combat sports.
◉ What does Character discipline consist of? Answer: Two
components- Marine Corps Core Values program and Marine Corps
Leadership program.
Study the human dimensions of combat, instill Marine Corps ethos,
instill the warrior spirit and mindset and esprit de corps.
◉ When do you do a Tie-in? Answer: In conjunction with a specific
physical discipline technique.
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE
SOLUTION SET
◉ As an instructor are you authorized to create drills outside the
four MCMAP Combat Conditioning drills? Answer: Negative
◉ What are the two formal courses of instruction for our program?
Answer: MAI course, MAIT course.
◉ What is sustainment? Answer: Involves the execution of
previously learned techniques through constant repetition in order
to improve proficiency.
◉ What is integration? Answer: To develop a blending of martial arts
techniques with all other training.
◉ What are the responsibilities of an MAI? Answer: 1. Review-
Conduct of drill, Safeties and safety personnel, ORM, and Drill Brief.
2. Implement- Make it happen.
3. Supervise- Safety, follow the plan, fault checking, accountability.
, ◉ What can't an MAI do in regards to ORM Answer: MAI is not
authorized to deviate from the approved training standards, or
develop RAWs for new martial arts training
◉ What are the 3 disciplines of the program? Answer: Physical,
mental, and character.
◉ What does Mental discipline consist of? Answer: Two
components- War fighting and Professional Military education.
Creates a smarter Marine, capable of understanding and handling
the complexity of modern warfare.
◉ What does Physical discipline consist of? Answer: Three
components- Fighting techniques, combat conditioning techniques,
and combat sports.
◉ What does Character discipline consist of? Answer: Two
components- Marine Corps Core Values program and Marine Corps
Leadership program.
Study the human dimensions of combat, instill Marine Corps ethos,
instill the warrior spirit and mindset and esprit de corps.
◉ When do you do a Tie-in? Answer: In conjunction with a specific
physical discipline technique.
