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PFT Monitor Certification Overview study guide
with complete solutions.
The PFT was specifically designed to test - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ -To test the strength
-Stamina of upper body
-Midsection and lower body
(as well as efficiency of the cardiovascular and
respiratory systems)
The PFT is an annual requirement for - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ -Active duty
-Active reserves
-and marines approaching end of active service
The PFT is comprised of three events - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ -Hybrid Pull-Up/Push-up test
-Abdominal Crunch
-3 Mile Run
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The recommended order of PFT events - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ Is decided by the commander or officer in
charge
(All three events can not exceed two hours from start of
first even to finishing the last event)
Marines 46 or older Rowing Machine - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ -This event must be taken on a "Concept 2 (c2)
machine.
-Rowing ergometer with a performance monitor 3 (pm3)
or later
Marines younger than 46 years of age who are
recommended - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ -Recommended
by a healthcare practitioner based on medical condition
and approved by the CO can also take the rowing
event.
PFT Monitor responsibilities (Monitor Duties) -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ Oversee the administering of the
PFT test
PFT Monitor Certification Overview study guide
with complete solutions.
The PFT was specifically designed to test - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ -To test the strength
-Stamina of upper body
-Midsection and lower body
(as well as efficiency of the cardiovascular and
respiratory systems)
The PFT is an annual requirement for - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ -Active duty
-Active reserves
-and marines approaching end of active service
The PFT is comprised of three events - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ -Hybrid Pull-Up/Push-up test
-Abdominal Crunch
-3 Mile Run
, 2|Page
The recommended order of PFT events - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ Is decided by the commander or officer in
charge
(All three events can not exceed two hours from start of
first even to finishing the last event)
Marines 46 or older Rowing Machine - .....ANSWER
...✔✔ -This event must be taken on a "Concept 2 (c2)
machine.
-Rowing ergometer with a performance monitor 3 (pm3)
or later
Marines younger than 46 years of age who are
recommended - .....ANSWER ...✔✔ -Recommended
by a healthcare practitioner based on medical condition
and approved by the CO can also take the rowing
event.
PFT Monitor responsibilities (Monitor Duties) -
.....ANSWER ...✔✔ Oversee the administering of the
PFT test
