Marine Corps Physical Training & Combat Conditioning
During the 13 weeks of basic instruction, recruits will receive 56 hours of combat physical training.
Initial Strength TEST (IST):
This initial test evaluates the recruits’ physical capabilities upon arrival to Marine Corps Boot Camp.
Recruits who fail to achieve the minimum standards may be sent to the Physical Conditioning Platoon for remedial conditioning. The minimum passing standards for the IST are:
Physical Fitness Test (PFT):
Recruits are tested on the final PFT on training day 60. The PFT consists of three events. The recruits can score up to 100 points in each event, for a maximum possible PFT score of 300. The lowest passing score is a 135. Recruits must also pass each event. The minimum passing standards for the PFT are: Female Recruits:
Combat Fitness Test (CFT):
Recruits are tested on the CFT in week 10. The CFT also consists of three events. The recruits can score up to 100 points in each event, for a maximum possible CFT score of 300. The lowest passing score is a 190. Recruits must also pass each event. The three CFT events and minimum passing standards for a 17-year old are: Movement to Contact. An 880 yard timed run wearing the Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform and boots. Passing time for males is 4:13, and for females a 5:27.
Ammunition Lift. Recruits lift a 30 pound 5.56 Ammunition Can from shoulder level to overhead for as many repetitions as possible in two minutes. Males must complete 33 repetitions and females must complete 17 repetitions.
Maneuver Under Fire. The Maneuver Under Fire is a timed 300 yard event which incorporates sprinting, a low crawl, quick direction changes, two casualty evacuation techniques, carrying two 30# ammunition cans and a grenade throw. Male recruits must complete this event in 3:58 and females in 5:59.
Combined, the PFT and CFT evaluate a broad range of fitness capabilities. A broad range of fitness for Marines ensures they can withstand the varied rigors of working in a combat environment.
Injury Prevention:
The Marine Corps’ Sports Medicine Injury Prevention program is in placed during recruit training to ensure this rigorous training is completed with as few musculoskeletal injuries as possible. Specialist in the fields of physical conditioning and injury prevention are part of the recruit training staff. These experts coupled with the Navy’s Medical Personnel on Parris Island, provide a force so that the physical training can remain demanding with minimal injury risk.
If recruits do develop injuries which require the temporary removal from the training process, they will be reassigned from the training company to the Medical Rehabilitation Platoon (MRP). MRP provides the medical supervision, physical rehabilitation and reconditioning to assist the recruit back into training. Unfortunately recruits’ graduation will be delayed by the length of time they must spend in MRP. However every effort is made to return these recruits not just back into training, but back into training ready to successfully complete it.
Physical Conditioning Platoon:
Statistics(FY 09) Recruits assigned to PCP:
391 males
255 females
Average length of stay:
59 days for males
42 days for females
Recruits returned to training:
86% of males
69% of females
Medical Rehabilitation Platoon statistics (FY 09)
Medical Rehabilitation Platoon (MRP) provides medical supervision, physical rehabilitation and limited training for recruits who have been found to be temporarily incapable of participation in normal recruit training due to medical problems, while providing necessary guidance to maintain motivation to return to training.
Recruits assigned to MRP:
512 males and 181 females
Average length of stay:
51 days for males and 76 days for females
Recruits returned to training:
43% of males and 41% of females
Evaluation Hold Platoon statistics
Evaluation Hold Platoon/Section (EHP/EHS). The mission of Evaluation Hold Platoon/Section is to serve as a holding area for recruits that may have medical problems (e.g. asthma, heart murmur) that would preclude them from training. Recruits normally are assigned to EHP/EHS while they are awaiting medical testing or civilian medical records.
(FY 09) Recruits assigned to EHP:
776 males and 98 females
Average length of stay:
47 days for males and 38 days for females
Recruits returned to training:
64% of males and 55% of females The Crucible
During the 13 weeks of basic instruction, recruits will receive 56 hours of combat physical training.
Initial Strength TEST (IST):
This initial test evaluates the recruits’ physical capabilities upon arrival to Marine Corps Boot Camp.
Recruits who fail to achieve the minimum standards may be sent to the Physical Conditioning Platoon for remedial conditioning. The minimum passing standards for the IST are:
- Male Recruits:
- 2 Pull Ups
- 44 Crunches in two minutes
- 1.5 mile run in 13:30
- Female Recruits:
- 12 second Flexed-arm Hang
- 44 Crunches in two minutes
- 1.5 mile run in 15:00
Physical Fitness Test (PFT):
Recruits are tested on the final PFT on training day 60. The PFT consists of three events. The recruits can score up to 100 points in each event, for a maximum possible PFT score of 300. The lowest passing score is a 135. Recruits must also pass each event. The minimum passing standards for the PFT are: Female Recruits:
- Male Recruits
- 3 Pull ups
- 50 Crunches in two minutes
- 3.0 mile run in 28:00
- Female Recruits:
- 15 second Flexed-arm Hang
- 50 Crunches in two minutes
- 3.0 miles run in 31:00
Combat Fitness Test (CFT):
Recruits are tested on the CFT in week 10. The CFT also consists of three events. The recruits can score up to 100 points in each event, for a maximum possible CFT score of 300. The lowest passing score is a 190. Recruits must also pass each event. The three CFT events and minimum passing standards for a 17-year old are: Movement to Contact. An 880 yard timed run wearing the Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform and boots. Passing time for males is 4:13, and for females a 5:27.
Ammunition Lift. Recruits lift a 30 pound 5.56 Ammunition Can from shoulder level to overhead for as many repetitions as possible in two minutes. Males must complete 33 repetitions and females must complete 17 repetitions.
Maneuver Under Fire. The Maneuver Under Fire is a timed 300 yard event which incorporates sprinting, a low crawl, quick direction changes, two casualty evacuation techniques, carrying two 30# ammunition cans and a grenade throw. Male recruits must complete this event in 3:58 and females in 5:59.
Combined, the PFT and CFT evaluate a broad range of fitness capabilities. A broad range of fitness for Marines ensures they can withstand the varied rigors of working in a combat environment.
Injury Prevention:
The Marine Corps’ Sports Medicine Injury Prevention program is in placed during recruit training to ensure this rigorous training is completed with as few musculoskeletal injuries as possible. Specialist in the fields of physical conditioning and injury prevention are part of the recruit training staff. These experts coupled with the Navy’s Medical Personnel on Parris Island, provide a force so that the physical training can remain demanding with minimal injury risk.
If recruits do develop injuries which require the temporary removal from the training process, they will be reassigned from the training company to the Medical Rehabilitation Platoon (MRP). MRP provides the medical supervision, physical rehabilitation and reconditioning to assist the recruit back into training. Unfortunately recruits’ graduation will be delayed by the length of time they must spend in MRP. However every effort is made to return these recruits not just back into training, but back into training ready to successfully complete it.
Physical Conditioning Platoon:
Statistics(FY 09) Recruits assigned to PCP:
391 males
255 females
Average length of stay:
59 days for males
42 days for females
Recruits returned to training:
86% of males
69% of females
Medical Rehabilitation Platoon statistics (FY 09)
Medical Rehabilitation Platoon (MRP) provides medical supervision, physical rehabilitation and limited training for recruits who have been found to be temporarily incapable of participation in normal recruit training due to medical problems, while providing necessary guidance to maintain motivation to return to training.
Recruits assigned to MRP:
512 males and 181 females
Average length of stay:
51 days for males and 76 days for females
Recruits returned to training:
43% of males and 41% of females
Evaluation Hold Platoon statistics
Evaluation Hold Platoon/Section (EHP/EHS). The mission of Evaluation Hold Platoon/Section is to serve as a holding area for recruits that may have medical problems (e.g. asthma, heart murmur) that would preclude them from training. Recruits normally are assigned to EHP/EHS while they are awaiting medical testing or civilian medical records.
(FY 09) Recruits assigned to EHP:
776 males and 98 females
Average length of stay:
47 days for males and 38 days for females
Recruits returned to training:
64% of males and 55% of females The Crucible
|
|