Question: What does the PFT measure?

Answer: Strength and stamina of upper and lower body, as well as efficiency of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

Question: What groups of Marines are required to take the PFT?

Answer: All active duty, Select Marine Corps Reserves(SMCR), Active Reserve (AR), and Marines approaching End of Active Service/ retirement.

Question: Participation in the PFT is a requirment regardless of?

Answer: age, gender, grade, duty assignment, or terminal leave date.

Question: The PFT is comprised of 3 events.

Answer: Hybrid Pull-Up/Push-up Test, Abdominal Crunch, 3 Mile Run

Question: Recommended order of PFT is decided by who?

Answer: Commander or Officer in Charge