Navy Command Fitness Leader CFL post test questions
and answers.
What does the Navy use to provide the CO with a means of assessing the general
fitness of command members?
Physical Fitness Assessment or Physical Readiness Test Guide 5, Page 4)
What are the components of the PFA?
Medical screening, physical readiness test, and body composition assessment
What are the semi-annual PFA cycles for Navy defined as?
1 Jan - 30 Jun "Cycle 1" & 1 Jul - 31 Dec "Cycle 2"
How long are CFLs required to maintain original and official PFA and FEP
documentation?
5 years
Within how many days are CFLs required to input PFA data into PRIMS for an
official PFA cycle?
30 days
The ability to sustain muscle contractions over a period of time without fatigue is
called?
Muscular Endurance
The ability of the lungs & heart to deliver oxygen to working muscles is called?
Cardio-Respiratory Endurance
At a minimum, FEP shall be conducted _____ times a week for a total of _____
minutes?
3 times per week. Total of 150 minutes.
During the official PFA,what is the required uniform of the day?
Physical Training Uniform PTU with shirt tucked in.
What footwear can be worn with the PTU during an official PFA?
Running shoes, including minimalist running shoes with socks.
TRUE/FALSE: If a member fails the BCA portion of the PFA, the entire PFA is
counted a failure.
True
TRUE/FALSE: A member, who fails the BCA portion of the PFA, is not required to
participate in the PRT, since they have already incurred a failure.
False
Which of the following is NOT a valid medical waiver for the PFA?
All of the above are valid PFA medical waivers.
Which safety procedures are required during the PRT?
1. A safety plan.
2. Emergency notification information.
3. 2 CPR qualified monitors at the PRT site at all times.
TRUE/FALSE: If a member is medically waived from any portion of the PFA, the
score will be an average of the remaining events.
FALSE, They may receive a pass only if they pass the other events.
, TRUE/FALSE: Drilling Reservists with two or more PFA failures in most recent 3-
year period are prohibited from Individual Augmentee Manpower Mobilizations,
unless the most recent PFA is passed.
True
TRUE/FALSE: Active Duty Sailors with 2 or more PFA failures in most recent 3-
year period may not transfer overseas, participate in special duty programs or
GWOT assignments, unless the most recent PFA was passed.
True
Active Duty and Reserve Sailors with 3 or more PFA failures in the most recent 4-
year period are ineligible for _____.
Administrative Separation - ADSEP.
TRUE/FALSE: Commands/Units that are unable to complete the PRT due to
deployment or operational commitments must select the DEP/OP status for the
PRT.
True
When is a member authorized to NOT participate in the BCA?
A valid BCA medical waiver
TRUE/FALSE: The CFL is responsible for providing general nutrition guidance
and meal plans to members on FEP:
False, only Certified Nutritionist can provide nutrition information & meal plans. CFLs
only provide resources.
If a Sailor checks on-board after the command's official PFA cycle & does not
have a PFA record for the current cycle, they are required to complete a BCA.
True
If a _____ is granted to a Sailor with 3 or more PFA failures in a 4-year period, the
Sailor should be retained on-board the present command until the completion of
obligated service or expiration of the waiver, which ever occurs first.
Readiness Waiver
Who has the authority to approve a readiness waiver?
Echelon 3 - "ECH 3" or higher commanders.
Who has the authority to approve a transfer waiver for Sailors with 3 or more PFA
failures in the most recent 4 year period?
NAVPERSCOM "PERS-4"
An ADSEP board has elected to board-retain a member in the Navy with 3 or more
PFA failures. Is the member eligible for PCS orders?
Yes, if the member has been granted a transfer waiver
A Sailor receives a readiness waiver. What needs to occur once the waiver
expires and the member still has 3 or more PFA failures?
Request an additional waiver or start the Administrative Separation - ADSEP process.
CFLs shall verify PRIMS Data for newly reported personnel. If a member checks
on board with previous failures and no documented page 13 in the member's
Electronic Service Record (ESR), the CFL shall:
Issue a Page 13 & enroll the member in FEP.
Who may perform an official Body Composition Assessment that is recorded in
PRIMS?
Command Fitness Leaders - CFL & Assistant Command Fitness Leaders - ACFLs only.
and answers.
What does the Navy use to provide the CO with a means of assessing the general
fitness of command members?
Physical Fitness Assessment or Physical Readiness Test Guide 5, Page 4)
What are the components of the PFA?
Medical screening, physical readiness test, and body composition assessment
What are the semi-annual PFA cycles for Navy defined as?
1 Jan - 30 Jun "Cycle 1" & 1 Jul - 31 Dec "Cycle 2"
How long are CFLs required to maintain original and official PFA and FEP
documentation?
5 years
Within how many days are CFLs required to input PFA data into PRIMS for an
official PFA cycle?
30 days
The ability to sustain muscle contractions over a period of time without fatigue is
called?
Muscular Endurance
The ability of the lungs & heart to deliver oxygen to working muscles is called?
Cardio-Respiratory Endurance
At a minimum, FEP shall be conducted _____ times a week for a total of _____
minutes?
3 times per week. Total of 150 minutes.
During the official PFA,what is the required uniform of the day?
Physical Training Uniform PTU with shirt tucked in.
What footwear can be worn with the PTU during an official PFA?
Running shoes, including minimalist running shoes with socks.
TRUE/FALSE: If a member fails the BCA portion of the PFA, the entire PFA is
counted a failure.
True
TRUE/FALSE: A member, who fails the BCA portion of the PFA, is not required to
participate in the PRT, since they have already incurred a failure.
False
Which of the following is NOT a valid medical waiver for the PFA?
All of the above are valid PFA medical waivers.
Which safety procedures are required during the PRT?
1. A safety plan.
2. Emergency notification information.
3. 2 CPR qualified monitors at the PRT site at all times.
TRUE/FALSE: If a member is medically waived from any portion of the PFA, the
score will be an average of the remaining events.
FALSE, They may receive a pass only if they pass the other events.
, TRUE/FALSE: Drilling Reservists with two or more PFA failures in most recent 3-
year period are prohibited from Individual Augmentee Manpower Mobilizations,
unless the most recent PFA is passed.
True
TRUE/FALSE: Active Duty Sailors with 2 or more PFA failures in most recent 3-
year period may not transfer overseas, participate in special duty programs or
GWOT assignments, unless the most recent PFA was passed.
True
Active Duty and Reserve Sailors with 3 or more PFA failures in the most recent 4-
year period are ineligible for _____.
Administrative Separation - ADSEP.
TRUE/FALSE: Commands/Units that are unable to complete the PRT due to
deployment or operational commitments must select the DEP/OP status for the
PRT.
True
When is a member authorized to NOT participate in the BCA?
A valid BCA medical waiver
TRUE/FALSE: The CFL is responsible for providing general nutrition guidance
and meal plans to members on FEP:
False, only Certified Nutritionist can provide nutrition information & meal plans. CFLs
only provide resources.
If a Sailor checks on-board after the command's official PFA cycle & does not
have a PFA record for the current cycle, they are required to complete a BCA.
True
If a _____ is granted to a Sailor with 3 or more PFA failures in a 4-year period, the
Sailor should be retained on-board the present command until the completion of
obligated service or expiration of the waiver, which ever occurs first.
Readiness Waiver
Who has the authority to approve a readiness waiver?
Echelon 3 - "ECH 3" or higher commanders.
Who has the authority to approve a transfer waiver for Sailors with 3 or more PFA
failures in the most recent 4 year period?
NAVPERSCOM "PERS-4"
An ADSEP board has elected to board-retain a member in the Navy with 3 or more
PFA failures. Is the member eligible for PCS orders?
Yes, if the member has been granted a transfer waiver
A Sailor receives a readiness waiver. What needs to occur once the waiver
expires and the member still has 3 or more PFA failures?
Request an additional waiver or start the Administrative Separation - ADSEP process.
CFLs shall verify PRIMS Data for newly reported personnel. If a member checks
on board with previous failures and no documented page 13 in the member's
Electronic Service Record (ESR), the CFL shall:
Issue a Page 13 & enroll the member in FEP.
Who may perform an official Body Composition Assessment that is recorded in
PRIMS?
Command Fitness Leaders - CFL & Assistant Command Fitness Leaders - ACFLs only.
