USMC CFT Movement to Contact Equipment Quiz & Flashcards

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Questions and Answers

What is the order of CFT events?

Movement to Contact; Ammunition Lift; Maneuver Under Fire (correct)

Ammunition Lift

Maneuver Under Fire

Movement to Contact

What equipment is authorized for a CFT?

Calibrated Scale

Measuring Tape

Cones

All of the above (correct)

What are the RM Process Steps?

Identify Hazards, Assess Risks, Determine which risks are most important, Implement controls, Supervise.

What is the Monitor responsible for?

Setting up events, scoring accurately, using proper equipment, and ensuring proper uniform. Signup and view all the answers

What tasks are performed by the CFT Monitor?

Ensuring proper technique, advising participants. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main location requirement if you do not have a straight course?

Having a wide turnaround point. Signup and view all the answers

During the movement to contact event, when may you remove uniform blouses?

With the commander's authorization. Signup and view all the answers

What equipment is required for the movement to contact event?

Stopwatch and measuring tape. Signup and view all the answers

What does movement to contact simulate?

Moving into a defensive contact position. Signup and view all the answers

What are the equipment requirements for ammunition cans during the Ammunition Can Lift?

Contents should not move excessively when lifted, M2A1 5.56mm ammunition cans, grip tape will be applied to the sides of the can, 30 lbs. Signup and view all the answers

What are common injuries with Ammo Can Lift?

Broken Nose, Chipped Teeth, Black Eye. Signup and view all the answers

What is the best suited location for a CFT event?

Open, flat, outdoor area. Signup and view all the answers

How are paired marines positioned during the Ammo Can Lift?

The partner counting repetitions will be located to the side (approximately 90-degree angle). Signup and view all the answers

When is a repetition counted during the Ammo Can Lift?

When the ammunition can is lowered at or below the chin. Signup and view all the answers

What is the best suited location for the Maneuver Under Fire?

On a smooth and level grass surface, preferably a football or soccer field. Signup and view all the answers

What uniform is authorized during the Maneuver Under Fire?

MARPAT Utility Uniform and boots. Signup and view all the answers

What are the preparatory and execution commands for the Maneuver Under Fire?

The preparatory command is 'Ready' and the execute command is 'Go.' Signup and view all the answers

What are common injuries during the Maneuver Under Fire?

Dehydration, Back strains, Twisted Ankle. Signup and view all the answers

Describe a J-Hook Maneuver.

During the sprint, execute a forward facing clockwise turn ('J' hook) around the marker. Signup and view all the answers

What is the required Period field of the PFT/CFT Performance Worksheet for the CFT?

Date between 1 Jul and 31 Dec as YYMMDD. Signup and view all the answers

Who must be the first person to review the Risk Factor Worksheet?

Commanding Officer or Officer In Charge. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

CFT Events and Requirements

Sequence of CFT events: Movement to Contact, Ammunition Lift, and Maneuver Under Fire.
Authorized equipment includes calibrated scale, measuring tape, cones, flags, or other markers.
A wide turnaround point is crucial if a straight course isn't available.

Risk Management and Monitoring

Risk Management (RM) process involves identifying hazards, assessing risks, determining priority risks, implementing controls, and supervising.
CFT Monitor responsibilities: setup events, accurate scoring, proper equipment usage, and ensuring participants wear the correct uniform.

Uniform and Participant Guidelines

Uniform blouses may be removed during the Movement to Contact event only with commander authorization.
During the Ammo Can Lift, partners must position themselves at a 90-degree angle to count repetitions.

Equipment and Event Specifications

Required equipment for Movement to Contact: stopwatch and measuring tape.
Ammunition cans for the Ammo Can Lift must weigh 30 lbs and have grip tape applied; content should not shift excessively.
Best locations for CFT events: open, flat outdoor areas, with the Maneuver Under Fire ideally on smooth grass, like a football or soccer field.

Performance and Execution

A repetition in the Ammo Can Lift is counted when the can is lowered to or below the chin.
Preparatory command for Maneuver Under Fire is "Ready," and the execute command is "Go."
J-Hook maneuver involves executing a clockwise turn around a marker during the sprint.

Common Injuries

Common injuries during Ammo Can Lift: broken nose, chipped teeth, and black eye.
Common injuries during Maneuver Under Fire: dehydration, back strains, and twisted ankles.

Documentation and Oversight

CFT Performance Worksheet must be dated between July 1 and December 31 using the format YYMMDD.
The Commanding Officer or Officer In Charge must be the first to review the Risk Factor Worksheet.

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Test your knowledge of the USMC Combat Fitness Test (CFT) with these flashcards. Learn about the order of events, authorized equipment, and risk management process involved in the CFT. Perfect for Marine Corps recruits and active members looking to refresh their understanding.