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When is the CFT conducted?
1 July - 31 December
Who takes the CFT?
Active duty, selected Marine Corps reserve
What does the CFT evaluate?
Strength, stamina, agility, and coordination
What does the CFT consist of?
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What equipment is needed for the CFT?
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How much area does the MANUF require?
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What are the risk factors to consider during the CFT?
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The risk management process includes: Identify hazard, Assess risks, Decide, Implement controls, _____.
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What is the role of monitors during the CFT?
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What do monitors do during MTC?
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What is the goal of the MTC?
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What do lead monitors during AL need to do?
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What is required to count one rep on AL?
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AL goal?
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What injuries can occur from AL?
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What are the legs of the MANUF?
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The high crawl is _____ yards long.
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What is the rank required for MANUF monitor?
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What are the monitor responsibilities for MANUF?
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Study Notes
CFT Overview
- Conducted from 1 July to 31 December.
- Administered to active duty and selected Marine Corps Reserve personnel.
- Aims to evaluate strength, stamina, agility, and coordination.
CFT Structure
- Event duration is 2 hours.
- Comprises three main components: Movement to Contact (MTC), Ammo Can Lift (AL), and Maneuver Under Fire (MANUF).
Equipment Requirements
- Essential items: scale, markers, ammo cans, measuring tape/wheel, stopwatch, engineer tape/chalk, and dummy grenades.
Area Specifications
- MANUF requires a minimum area of 107 yards in length.
Risk Management
- Key risk factors: terrain, climate, number of participants, facility access, location hazards, muscle group specificities, and fatigue risks.
- Risk management process includes identifying hazards, assessing risks, making decisions, implementing controls, and supervising the event.
Monitoring Roles and Responsibilities
- Monitors are tasked with observing performance, calling out time intervals, and reporting results.
- Different monitors assigned specific tasks during the CFT events:
- MTC Monitors: Ensure participants run the measured distance quickly and safely.
- AL Monitors: Count repetitions and ensure participants remain safe.
- MANUF Monitors: Offer verbal instructions and grade grenade throws.
Movement to Contact (MTC)
- Objective is to complete the set distance in the fastest time while ensuring clear course boundaries.
- Lead monitor provides pre-event instructions, manages start commands, and tracks participants' times.
Ammo Can Lift (AL)
- Designed to challenge anaerobic endurance of the upper body.
- Participants paired based on height and weight (within 10 lbs); ammo cans are filled with 30 lbs of sand.
- Monitors must accurately count reps and provide clear instructions.
- Monitoring ensures proper lifting technique: elbows locked, lowering cans to chin level counts as one rep.
Maneuver Under Fire (MANUF)
- Focuses on assessing overall body endurance and combat engagement.
- Injuries may include lower back strains, joint sprains, and exposure to dummy grenades.
- Event includes a series of physically demanding tasks:
- 300-yard shuttle run with various movements and exercises.
Distance Specifics
- High Crawl: 10 yards
- Modified High Crawl: 15 yards
- Casualty Drag: 10 yards through 2 cones
- Fireman Carry: 65 yards
Monitoring by Rank
- NCO or higher is required for MANUF monitors; grenade monitors can be of any rank.
Overall Monitor Responsibilities
- Pre-event briefing and pairing of participants by weight and height.
- Giving clear commands and guidance during the events to ensure safety and performance accuracy.
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