USMC PFT ALL ANSWERS CORRECT
Measurement Areas of the PFT - The PFT measures the **strength and stamina** of the upper and lower body, as well as the
**efficiency of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems**.
### Marine Groups Required to Take the PFT - All active duty Marines - Select Mar...
USMC PFT ALL ANSWERS CORRECT
Measurement Areas of the PFT
- The PFT measures the **strength and stamina** of the upper and lower body, as well as the
**efficiency of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems**.
### Marine Groups Required to Take the PFT
- All active duty Marines
- Select Marine Corps Reserves (SMCR)
- Active Reserve (AR) Marines
- Marines approaching End of Active Service (EOS) or retirement
### PFT Participation Requirements
- Participation in the PFT is mandatory regardless of:
- Age
- Gender
- Grade
- Duty assignment
- Terminal leave date
### PFT Events
- The PFT comprises three events:
1. Hybrid Pull-Up/Push-Up Test
2. Abdominal Crunch
3. 3-Mile Run
, ### Recommended Order of PFT Events
- The order of events is determined by the **Commander or Officer in Charge**.
### Rowing Machine Specifications
- Authorized rowing machine: **Concept 2 (C2)** with a **Performance Monitor 3 (PM3)** or later.
### Eligibility for Rowing Event
- Marines younger than 46 may use the rowing event if:
- Recommended by a healthcare practitioner (HCP) and approved by the commanding officer (CO).
### Responsibilities of a PFT Monitor
- Responsibilities include:
- Observe, record, and detect performance.
- Oversee the administering of the PFT.
### Four Key Duties of a PFT Monitor:
1. **Supervise events**: Ensure proper uniform, guide performance, instruct on proper form, set up
event areas, mitigate risks, and select/train assistants.
2. **Observe performance**: Know how to correctly execute events.
3. **Advise participants**: Show proper form, communicate time progress, and train new assistants.
4. **Report and document results**.
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