MCO 6100.13 W CH 1 MARINE CORPS PHYSICAL FITNESS …

1 MCO C461 TPS. 1 Aug 08. MARINE CORPS ORDER W/CH 1. From: Commandant of the MARINE CORPS To: Distribution List Subj: MARINE CORPS PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM. Ref: (a) DODINST , DoD PHYSICAL FITNESS and Body Fat Program Procedures, November 5, 2002. (b) MCRP 3-02A. (c) MCO (d) MCO (e) MCTFSPRIUM. (f) MCO (g) MCO (h) MCO (i) SECNAVINST (j) MCO (k) MCO (l) MCO (m) MCO (n) MCO (o) NavMed P-117. (p) BUMEDINST Encl: (1) MARINE CORPS PHYSICAL FITNESS Program Procedural Guidance 1. Situation. To provide policy and procedural guidance for implementation of the MARINE CORPS PHYSICAL FITNESS Program (MCPFP), per the references.

2 2. Cancellation. MCO 3. Mission. This Order establishes procedures for the effective management of the MCPFP. Commanders will ensure all Marines comply with the requirements and standards contained in this Order. Policy and procedural guidance is contained in enclosure (1). 4. Execution a. Commander's Intent and Concept of Operations (1) Commander's Intent. Every MARINE must be physically fit, regardless of age, grade, or duty assignment, as per reference (a). The MCPFP emphasizes the requirement for all Marines to adopt a healthy lifestyle and a lifelong commitment to FITNESS .

3 This combination has a direct and positive impact on job performance and combat readiness. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. MCO 1 Aug 08. (2) Concept of Operations (a) The MARINE CORPS shall develop a comprehensive combat conditioning program that promotes health and FITNESS in order to ensure the combat readiness of all Marines. (b) Commanders shall conduct periodic PHYSICAL and combat FITNESS evaluations in accordance with reference (a) and the instructions contained in the enclosure.

4 B. Subordinate Element Missions (1) Deputy Commandant for Manpower & Reserve Affairs (DC M&RA). (a) Ensure promotion, retention, assignment and reporting policies are consistent with the policies established in this Order. (b) Provide a system capable to report and record individual PHYSICAL FITNESS Test (PFT) and combat FITNESS Test (CFT) performance data in order to facilitate analysis and modification, as required. (2) Commanding General, Training & Education Command (TECOM). (a) Serve as program sponsor and provide subject matter experts in order to ensure the currency and relevance of the MCPFP.

5 (b) Manage and monitor the MCPFP through development, implementation and interpretation of standards, policies and procedures consistent with the requirements contained in reference (a). (c) Comply with annual PHYSICAL FITNESS reporting requirements contained in reference (a). (d) No later than 1 October 2008, revise all Programs of Instruction (POI) at leader development courses (TBS, SNCOA, Infantry Unit Leader Course, etc.) in order to institutionalize the actions required by this Order. (e) No later than 1 October 2008, establish a combat Conditioning Instructor (CCI) Course, in consonance with this Order.

6 (3) Director, Safety Division (a) Provide an annual assessment of PFT/CFT related injuries (Class A-C) to CG, TECOM (461 TPS) no later than 28 February for the period 1. January through 31 December in order to analyze and make appropriate adjustments to the MCPFP, as required. (b) Serve as a repository for PFT and CFT related injuries (Class A-C) via Web Enabled Safety System (WESS). (4) Inspector General of the MARINE CORPS (IG). (a) Review implementation and management of the MCPFP during command inspections. 2. MCO 1 Aug 08. (b) Provide an annual assessment of MCPFP IG inspection results to the Commandant of the MARINE CORPS no later 31 January for the period 1.

7 January through 31 December. 5. Administration and Logistics. Recommendations concerning the contents of this Order may be forwarded to CMC (C461 TPS) via the appropriate chain of command. 6. Command and Signal a. Command. This Order is applicable to the MARINE CORPS Total Force. b. Signal. This Order is effective the date signed. James T. Conway DISTRIBUTION: PCN 10209350500. Copy to: 7000260 (2). 7000144/8145001 (1). 3. CHANGE 1 TO MARINE CORPS PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM ORDER AND. IMPLEMENTATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR combat FITNESS TEST SCORING SYSTEM.

8 Date Signed: 8/10/2009. MARADMIN Active Number: 0476/09. R 101359Z AUG 09. UNCLASSIFIED//. MARADMIN 0476/09. MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC CDI//. SUBJ/CHANGE 1 TO MARINE CORPS PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM ORDER AND. IMPLEMENTATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR combat FITNESS TEST SCORING SYSTEM//. REF/A/MSGID:MCO REF/B/MSGID:ALMAR 032/08/-//. REF/C/MSGID:MARADMIN 608/08/-//. NARR/REF A IS MARINE CORPS PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM (MCPFP) ORDER. REF B IS ALMAR THAT ANNOUNCED CHANGES TO THE MCPFP. REF C OUTLINES. COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF REF POC/MCGUIRE :TECOM/NAME: (703) 784-0098 /EMAIL: GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.

9 REF A INCLUDED MANY CHANGES TO THE MCPFP, PRIMARILY INTRODUCTION OF THE combat FITNESS TEST (CFT). BOTH REF B. AND C DIRECTED INITIAL PASS/FAIL GRADING OF THE CFT WITH MIGRATION. TO A SCORED SYSTEM BEGINNING 1 JUL 09. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MARADMIN. IS TO ANNOUNCE CHANGE 1 TO REF A WHICH IS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. SUMMARY OF CHANGES: IMPLEMENTS THE CFT SCORING SYSTEM. ESTABLISHES ONE (1) PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST (PFT) AND ONE (1) CFT. PER YEAR AS THE FITNESS TESTING REQUIREMENT FOR ALL MARINES. ALLOWS FOR USE OF TRAINING AIDS IF DUMMY GRENADES NOT.

10 AVAILABLE. 2. APPROVED CFT TABLES, CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM, COMPOSITE SCORE. CONVERSION TABLE AND CFT CALCULATOR CAN BE FOUND AT: 3. MCO W/ CH 1 WILL BE REPUBLISHED AND POSTED ON THE MARINE . CORPS ORDERS AND DIRECTIVES WEBSITE. 4. IMPLEMENTATION INSTRUCTIONS. ALL MARINES WILL BE REQUIRED TO RUN A CFT FOR SCORE IN THE. JUL-DEC 09 SEMI-ANNUAL PERIOD. BEGINNING CY10, THE PFT WILL BE CONDUCTED IN THE FIRST. SEMI-ANNUAL PERIOD (1 JAN-30 JUN) AND THE CFT WILL BE CONDUCTED IN. THE SECOND SEMI-ANNUAL PERIOD (1 JUL-31 DEC). EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, ANY CFTS REPORTED INTO MCTFS WILL BE FOR.