PFT Monitor Certification Overview All Answers Correct
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PFT Monitor Certification Overview All Answers Correct ---
### Purpose of the PFT
The PFT is specifically designed to test: - The strength and stamina of the upper body - The midsection - The lower body - Efficiency of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems ---
### Annual Requirement
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PFT Monitor Certification Overview All Answers Correct
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### Purpose of the PFT
The PFT is specifically designed to test:
- The strength and stamina of the upper body
- The midsection
- The lower body
- Efficiency of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems
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### Annual Requirement
The PFT is an annual requirement for:
- Active duty Marines
- Active reserve Marines
- Marines approaching the end of their active service
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### Components of the PFT
The PFT comprises three events:
1. Hybrid Pull-Up/Push-Up Test
2. Abdominal Crunch
3. 3-Mile Run
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, ### Recommended Order of Events
- The order of PFT events is determined by the commander or officer in charge.
- All three events must be completed within two hours from the start of the first event to the finish of
the last event.
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### Rowing Machine Event for Marines 46 or Older
- This event must be performed on a "Concept 2 (C2) machine."
- A rowing ergometer with a Performance Monitor 3 (PM3) or later is required.
### Rowing Machine Event for Marines Younger than 46
- Marines younger than 46 who are recommended by a healthcare practitioner based on medical
conditions can also take the rowing event, subject to approval by the commanding officer (CO).
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### Responsibilities of the PFT Monitor
**Monitor Duties:**
- Oversee the administration of the PFT test.
- Supervise events and observe performance.
- Advise participants and report/document results.
**Preparing the PFT Monitor:**
- Select and set up areas for each event.
- Mitigate risks associated with each event using risk management principles.
- Select and train assistant monitors as needed.
- Ensure participants are in proper uniform.
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