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Cardiorespiratory (combat)

Movement to Contact (MTC)

Marine CFT event simulating combat maneuver: 880-yard timed sprint.

Marines · PFT / CFT
Muscles trained
Cardiorespiratory system, Legs
Equipment
Boots and utility uniform, 880-yard course
Starting position
Standing start in uniform.
Step-by-step execution
  1. 1Run 880 yards (approx. half mile) for time in boots and utility uniform.
Timing
Timed continuous run.
Common mistakes
  1. 1Wearing new boots on test day.
Safety
  1. 1Break in boots.
  2. 2Warm up thoroughly.
Training progression
  1. 1Boots-and-utes running.
  2. 2Hill sprints.
Independent educational platform

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