MAI TEST 2 2026/2027 | COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS & ANSWER RATIONALES
Physical fitness is an indispensable aspect of leadership. - correct answer-true
Which is NOT an objective of combat conditioning? - correct answer-Prepare for
the pft
Marine must be well rounded in all components of fitness. - correct answer-true
Which component of fitness is the body's ability to exert enough force to move an
object to do an exercise for one repetition only? - correct answer-muscular
Strength
What are the F.I.T.T. Factors? - correct answer-Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
Which principle of fitness is finding the level of fitness and improving upon it over
time? - correct answer-Progression
The first thing to consider when designing combat conditioning for your unit is the
commander's intent. - correct answer-true
, Which principle of fitness is focusing on recognized weaknesses or needs of the
individual and unit? - correct answer-specificity
What guidelines must the MAI follow when designing combat conditioning drills?
- correct answer-drills by belt level
Which is NOT a step in designing combat conditioning drills? - correct
answerPenalize the students
Which MUST be incorporated with MCMAP combat conditioning? - correct
answer-Tie-ins and warrior studies
What is the purpose of sustainment? - correct answer-Reinforce the skills already
learned
What is the purpose of integratio? - correct answer-Blend martial arts with all
other Marine Corps training
Which is NOT an element of effective sustainment? - correct answer-Civilian
martial arts
What are the three survival attributes to overcoming death at the hands of the
enemy? - correct answer-High levels of physical fitness, gross familiarity with your
weapons systems, mental preparation
Which response mechanisms includes the natural reaction to run from a life
threatening situation? - correct answer-fight or flight
QUESTIONS & ANSWER RATIONALES
Physical fitness is an indispensable aspect of leadership. - correct answer-true
Which is NOT an objective of combat conditioning? - correct answer-Prepare for
the pft
Marine must be well rounded in all components of fitness. - correct answer-true
Which component of fitness is the body's ability to exert enough force to move an
object to do an exercise for one repetition only? - correct answer-muscular
Strength
What are the F.I.T.T. Factors? - correct answer-Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
Which principle of fitness is finding the level of fitness and improving upon it over
time? - correct answer-Progression
The first thing to consider when designing combat conditioning for your unit is the
commander's intent. - correct answer-true
, Which principle of fitness is focusing on recognized weaknesses or needs of the
individual and unit? - correct answer-specificity
What guidelines must the MAI follow when designing combat conditioning drills?
- correct answer-drills by belt level
Which is NOT a step in designing combat conditioning drills? - correct
answerPenalize the students
Which MUST be incorporated with MCMAP combat conditioning? - correct
answer-Tie-ins and warrior studies
What is the purpose of sustainment? - correct answer-Reinforce the skills already
learned
What is the purpose of integratio? - correct answer-Blend martial arts with all
other Marine Corps training
Which is NOT an element of effective sustainment? - correct answer-Civilian
martial arts
What are the three survival attributes to overcoming death at the hands of the
enemy? - correct answer-High levels of physical fitness, gross familiarity with your
weapons systems, mental preparation
Which response mechanisms includes the natural reaction to run from a life
threatening situation? - correct answer-fight or flight
