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USMC PFT

9 July, 2008 - 11:48 — AnthonyUSAF

Today, perform the USMC PFT

Fitness Scoring and Instructions for Males
Fitness Scoring and Instructions for Females

 

Pullups (MALES):  Untimed.  Complete as many pull ups as you can accurately before dropping off the bar.  "One repetition consists of raising the body with the arms until the chin is above the bar, and then lowering  the body until the arms are fully extended.  Your hands may face toward you or away, but must remain the same way throughout the exercise.  NOTE:  This is complete deadhang.  Arms MUST fully extend and there is to be NO kipping.

Flexed Arm Hang (FEMALES):  The correct starting position begins when the Marine's arms are flexed at the elbow, the chin is held above the bar and not touching it, and the body is motionless.  At no time during the execution of this event can a Marine rest her chin on the bar.  Marines are authorized to drop down below the bar, however, some degree of elbow flexion must be maintained with both arms.  Once a Marine's arms are fully extended or the Marine drops off the bar, the clock will stop.

Abdominal Crunch:  2 Minutes.  "One repetition consists of raising the upperbody from the starting position until both forearms or elbows simultaneously touch the thighs, and then returning  to the starting position with the shoulder blades touching the deck."  Your arms must be crossed in front of chest at all time.

Timed 3 Mile Run

 

Post scores!  Scoresheet can be found at the above links.

 

 

Marine Corps Still Testing New Combat Fitness Test

23 June, 2008 - 12:29 — reaper

The US Marine Corps is adding a Combat Fitness Test (CFT) that will measure a Marine’s ability to execute more combat-like exercises. The CFT is currently being tested, and is scheduled to be implemented in June. The CFT comes as part of a change to the way the Corps measures a Marine’s fitness, according to Marine Corps Times. Other sources say the CFT has come about as a result of lessons learned in Iraq and Afghanistan, where many trigger-pullers couldn’t hoist themselves over walls. It is still undecided whether the CFT will be scored or pass/fail, or whether the test will be conducted annually or semiannually. The CFT is not meant to replace the current PFT, which will remain unchanged, but will augment it.

The Corps is considering seven possibilities for CFT events, including a grenade throw, dynamic entry, maneuver under fire with diagonal running, maneuver under fire with straight ahead running, casualty carry, casualty drag, and ammo resupply. It will likely be administered in three parts: the 880 yard sprint, the ammo can drill, and the maneuver under fire drill, which will be a four-part obstacle course that will include sprinting, throwing a grenade, running with two ammo cans and moving a mock casualty.

Commandant Gen. James Conway, who introduced the concept, says the CFT is “Designed to augment our current PFT, the CFT under development will consist of events that more closely replicate the physical demands of combat." The CFT will become mandatory about the same time as the Corps’ new body fat program, and will likely affect promotions, assignments and re-enlistment prospects.

(Photo by Lance Cpl. David Rogers)

Max Out the USMC Physical Fitness Test

12 October, 2007 - 05:00 — reaper

This is the third of a series of Autopsies which outline and detail a plan to score perfect on each of the US military branch's fitness tests. The last one we covered was the [[Max Out the US Air Force Fitness Test|Air Force Physical Fitness Test]] ; this one is on the USMC Physical Fitness Test [PFT]. The reason for this series is simple: we believe if there is a guideline, you should strive for perfection every time.

Overview of the USMC Physical Fitness Test

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