Transcript SOI (W) Response to TECOM CMC Tasker
Marine Corps Combat Fitness
Working Group 15 November 2007
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Agenda
• BLUF • History • Way Ahead • Service Comparisons • Body Composition • Military Appearance • Combat Fitness • Due Outs • Key References
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BLUF
• CMC Decisions – Retain Circumference Method – –
De-link PFT from Body Composition Evaluation
– Incorporate Commander’s Assessment – Develop Military Appearance Program • CMC Guidance – “Body composition is not about fitness, it’s about appearance.” – Streamline Body Composition Assignment Process
60 day moratorium period
– “Associate Combat Fitness Test with combat functions.” – “Pick the best for the test.” • Recommending – Program development way ahead – Body composition standards – Combat Fitness Test Methodology
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History
No evidence of Physical Readiness Test (PRT) policy 1909-1917 Pres. Roosevelt Exec Ord Line Officers - 50 mi walk / Staff Officers - 90 mi horseback ride Conducted over 3 consecutive days 1918-1955 Walk/Ride suspended due to WWI. No evidence of PRT policy during this period 1956-1959 Males LtCol or below or <40 yrs Chin ups, Pushups, Situps, 1 min squat thrusts, Broad jump, 50 yd Duck Waddle, 880 yd run for 30-40 yrs (no time limit), 440 yd run for <30 yrs (Sat-<75 sec) Uniform Shorts, shirt, athletic shoes 1960-1968 Males <40 yrs (regardless of rank) Step Test, 20’ Rope Climb, Fireman’s Carry, Fire/Maneuver, 3M Forced March Uniform Boots/ Utes, Weapon, Light marching pack Males <46 yrs: Tested on 5 of 9 events 1969-1971 (1 from each group, no advance notice on test events) Grp I Pullups, Pushups or 20’ Rope Climb, Grp II-Situps or Leg Lifts, Grp III-Squat Thrusts, Grp IV-Broad Jump or Vertical Jump, Grp V-3M Run Uniform: Boots/Utes Females <35 yrs: 120’ shuttle run, Vertical Jump, Knee pushups, 600 yd run/walk, Situps Uniform-Shorts, shirt, athletic shoes 1972-1974 Males <46 yrs: Pullups, Situps, 3M Run Females no change 1975-1996 Males <46 yrs: No change Females <46 yrs: Flexed Arm Hang, Situps, 1.5M Run 1996 Males “No Kip” Females- 1.5M to 3M Run 1997 All Marines (regardless of age) take PFT, Situp to Crunch, Altitude waiver 2007 MCMAP Tan Belt min reqt for All Marines * Ref: USMC Historical Division
Way Ahead
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• • • • • • • • • • • CG, TECOM decision brief Nov 07
MCCF Integrated Process Team IPC Nov 07
– HQMC & OpFor stakeholders Publish POA&M Nov 07 Publish CMC White Letter Nov 07
MCCF Integrated Process Team Workshop Dec 07
Combat Fitness Test Experiment & Evaluation Group IPC Dec 07 MCCF Integrated Process Team MPC Jan 08 Combat Fitness Test Experiment Jan – May 08
Interim implementation Mar 08
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Promulgate MCO 6100.XX
• Body Composition Program • Military Appearance Program MCCF Integrated Process Team FPC April 08
Comprehensive program implementation Jun 08
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Promulgate MCO 1500.XX
• Physical Fitness Test • Combat Fitness Test – Revise MCRP 3-02A • Marine Corps Combat Fitness CMC Decision Concur_X_ Non-concur____
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Service Comparisons
• DoD Standard (DoDInst 1308.3) – Height/weight • Established tables – Body fat • Male (18-26%) • Female (26-36%) – Body fat measurement • Circumference method is the only accepted DoD standard
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Service Comparisons
• U.S. Marine Corps
– DoD height/weight tables – Measure body fat using circumference method • Male (18%/PPE 22% w/1st class PFT) • Female (26%/PPE30% w/1st class PFT) – Marines exceeding body fat standards are assigned to the Body Composition Program (6 months)
• U.S. Navy
– DoD height/weight tables – Measure body fat using circumference method • Male (17-39): 22% • Male (40+): 23% • Female (17-39): 33% • Female (40+): 34% – Sailors exceeding body fat percentages are assigned to a weight loss program
Service Comparisons
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• • U.S. Army – Male • 17-20 (20%) • 21-27 (22%) • 28-39 (24%) • 40+ (26%) – Female • 17-20 (30%) • 21-27 (32%) • 28-39 (34%) • 40+ (36%) U.S. Air Force – Air Force Fitness Program, by age (Weight is not utilized) • 1.5 mile run • Push Ups • Crunches • Body Composition (Points awarded relative to abdomen circumference) – Body fat percentages are not utilized. Abdomen girth produces a relative score which contributes to composite score. An Airman could be over fat, but achieve an AFFP passing score and not be placed on a weight loss program. The overall score is the determining factor.
• For accessions, the Air Force established a BMI score utilizing the DoD height/weight table.
BCP Actions
(Current) 9 Exceeds BCP standards and ineligible for PPE CO ltr to MO (Encl 1) Medical conditions, combat and pregnancy create inactive status MO ltr to CO (Encl 6) Month 6 Month 4 Medical Evaluation CO ltr to MO (Encl 5) Medical separation Medical Evaluation No Medical Condition Receives treatment Medical separation Command Actions (1) Unit diary/MCTFS Entry (2) MO ltr to CO (Encl 2) 6105 MCI 3316 “Basic Nutrition” (3) Remedial PT participation (4) Diet & exercise guidance (5) Bi-weekly BCE (6) Progress report/counseling CO ltr to SNM (Encl 7) Remove from BCP Granted 6 month extension (Satisfactory progress) 6105 Counseling Entry Process for AdSep Meets Standards Making progress BCP failure CO ltr to SNM (Encl 3) Assigned to BCP SNM ltr to CO (Encl 4)
12-24 Months
BCP Consequences
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• 6105 Counseling Entry – Notification of deficiencies – Corrective action – Consequences of failure – Defined timeline • Standards of Conduct – Failure to make satisfactory progress while assigned to BCP – 3.0-3.9
• Adverse Fitness Report – Item 8.b (Code F or RDNT) – Item 8.f (Exceeds body fat standards) – Section I Comment (Assignment to BCP during reporting period) – Section I Comment (Failure to maintain acceptable military appearance) – Section I Comment (PFT failure not reflected in MCTFS) • Process for Administrative Separation – Par. 6215 MarCorSepMan • Honorable or General (Under Honorable Conditions) • When BCP failure is sole basis for separation
6206?
Body Composition
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• • • • • De-link PFT and tie BCP to military appearance
Simplify assignment process and paperwork
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Single medical evaluation/determination
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Single form vice multiple endorsements
Semi-annual requirement – Marine Corps height/weight standards – Body composition standards – Circumference method (2 testers/3 tests (average of 6 tests) – Commander’s assessment considerations • Appearance • Performance • Individual or photo evaluation – PT uniform – Service “C” – BCP assignment • 6 months (w/potential 6 month extension) • Meets standard or administratively separated
Waiver for the exceptional Marine who exceeds standards, “rare”
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CG, M&RA waiver authority
Eliminate “Combat Zone” BCP assignment automatic suspension – CG, TECOM waiver authority
Body Composition
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• COA 1 – Males: 18-22% • < 18% (Evaluated for Military Appearance Program) • 18 - 22% (BCP or Military Appearance or Neither) • > 22% (BCP only) – Females: 26-30% • < 26% (Evaluated for Military Appearance Program) • 26 - 30% (BCP or Military Appearance or Neither) • > 30% (BCP only) • COA 2: Single point, adjusted by age Age 17-26 Body Fat (M/F) 18/26% 27-39 40-45 19/27% 20/28% 46+ – < BC standard (Evaluated for Military Appearance Program) – > BC standard (BCP) 21/29% CMC Decision COA 1___ COA 2_X_
Body Composition
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• Identified PFT/BCP deficiencies
– BCP remediation period – BCP assignment initiation – BCP early termination procedures – BCP failure AdSep policy (EAS/retirement) – Underlying medical condition or disease criteria – Medical condition inactive status code – PFT exemption for PLD – RPCP requirement following BCP failure – Clarify post-partum criteria and PES reporting requirements – Post-combat PFT exemption – Activated IRR/SMCR PFT/BCP AC application – ACHCP/MO applicability to MFR – AIRS Checklist – Standardized training for BCE Evaluators
MAP Actions
(Proposed) 14 Conduct height/weight evaluation Meets Standards Yes No
MAP Components CO assessment SgtMaj oversight (Enlisted) XO oversight (Officers) Involved leadership Mentorship Remedial PT Diet/Nutrition Tobacco/Alcohol Cessation Healthy Lifestyle Conduct body fat evaluation Meets Standards No Yes Assign to BCP (Derogatory) Remedial PT BCP Commander conducts MAP assessment BCP or MAP
Performance Fitness Appearance Evaluation
Administrative Action (Derogatory) Remedial PT Wellness Program No Meets Standards 120-day evaluation Remedial PTP (Caution) MAP 60-day evaluation/ Remedial PTP (Warning)
MAP Consequences
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60-day Letter of Notification 60-day Letter of Caution Subjective Repeatable 6105 Counseling Entry (120-day)
– Notification of deficiencies – Corrective action – Consequences of failure – Defined timeline
Quantifiable Understandable Standards of Conduct
– Failure to make satisfactory progress while assigned to MAP – 3.0-3.9
Adverse Fitness Report
– Section I Comment (Assignment to MAP during reporting period) – Section I Comment (Failure to maintain acceptable military appearance)
Competency Review Board MAP assignment affects
– Promotion – Assignment – Retention CMC Decision Concur_X_ Non-concur____
Combat Fitness Test Overview
15 Nov 2007
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Terms of Reference
• Physical Fitness – The Marine Corps considers physical fitness to be the ability of a Marine to meet the physical demands of any combat or duty situation without undue fatigue.
• Personal Fitness – The level of personal physical fitness which affords protection from injury, reduces the risk of hypokinetic diseases (disease resulting from inactivity), psychological stress and maintains Marine Corps ethos.
• Vocational Fitness – The level of physical fitness required performing a specific job safely and effectively under normal operating conditions. • Combat Fitness – Combat Fitness can be defined against the following criteria: – Basic Combat Fitness.
• The minimum maintenance level of individual physical fitness linked to the physical demands associated with Marine Corps service requirements.
– Advanced Combat Fitness • The level of physical fitness related to operational readiness, which is required to support the unit’s operational mission.
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Terms of Reference
Cardiorespiratory endurance
• The ability of body systems to gather, process, and deliver oxygen.
Strength
• The ability of a muscle to apply force.
Speed
• The ability to minimize the time cycle of a repeated movement.
Power
• The ability of a muscle to apply maximum force in minimum time.
Agility
• The ability to minimize transition time from one movement pattern to another.
Flexibility
• The ability to maximize the range of motion at a given joint.
Stamina
• The ability of body systems to process, deliver, store, and utilize energy.
Coordination
• The ability to combine several distinct movement patterns into a singular distinct movement
Balance
• The ability to control the placement of the center of gravity.
Accuracy
• The ability to control movement in a given direction or at a given intensity.
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Terms of Reference
• Combat Fitness Test: - The purpose of the CFT is to measure the physical fitness of Marines in a manner which specifically accounts for operational readiness, by using tests which reflect operational demands.
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CMC Guidance
• PFT remains • PFT and CFT on same day • CFT tests broad combat related tasks • CFT counts • Minimal equipment • All hands • Grenade Throw, Dynamic Entry, Maneuver Under Fire, Casualty Carry, Casualty Drag, Ammo Resupply • 5 events • Pass/Fail
Combat Fitness Test Field Layout 75 yds 50 yds Lines-Engineer tape or chalk 25 yds Width of field varies based on how many are being tested. For filming, 50 yards 50 yds Start 21 = Marker Cone
Grenade Throw 75 yds 50 yds
Engineer tape or chalk marks “Range Fan”
22 25 yds
Approx 30 Degrees
Start Starting position:
R Handed throwers-R Knee back, Left foot forward L Handed throwers-L Knee back, Right foot forward
Test Procedure:
-Marine assumes start position -On command of monitor at start line, Marine throws 1lb medicine ball as far as possible. On follow-through, the Marine’s body may extend over the start line.
-Throw must land within area of range fan to count -Second monitor in landing area records distance of throw from the indentation of the ball closest to the start line.
-Second monitor calls mark to monitor at start line who records the mark and rolls medicine ball back to start line.
-Marine being tested gets three attempts.
-Furthest throw counts as score.
Uniform:
Boots and Utes
Equipment Needed:
-1 lb medicine ball ->50 yd measuring tape -Engineer tape or chalk -Marker cones
= Marker Cone
Dynamic Entry
5 yds
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5 yds
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-Starting position is the Standing position.
On the command “Begin”, Marine sprints and touches line next toCone 2 with right hand. Then sprints back and touches line next t Cone 1 with right hand.
Marine then sprints outside of Cone 2 and takes an inside path around Cone 3. Marine then proceeds through Cone 2 and bursts toward the finish.
Uniform:
Boots and Utes
Equipment Needed:
-Engineer tape or chalk -Marker cones -Stopwatch
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Standing
= Marker Cone
Maneuver Under Fire (with Diagonal running)
5 yd Increments
75 yds 50 yds
5 yds Zig-Zag run 25 yds
25 yds
Rise to Zig-Zag run 5 yds Turn around, Hit the deck High Crawl 25 yds Rise to straight line sprint
Test Procedure:
-Marine assumes prone position at start line On command “Begin”, Marine covers a distance of 25 yds, using the High Crawl technique (on knees and elbows with head off ground).
-At 25 yard mark, Marine rises and runs in zig-zag manner through cones as pictured: -Cones 5 yds apart in width and length -When 50 yd line is reached, Marine turns around, hits the deck and High Crawls back to 25 yard line.
-At this line, Marine rises and sprints to finish.
Uniform:
-Boots and Utes -Elbow/knee pads and gloves optional High Crawl 25 yds Sprint 25 yds
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Prone position
Equipment Needed:
-Engineer tape or chalk -Marker cones -Stopwatch
= Marker Cone
Maneuver Under Fire (w/ Straight Ahead running) 75 yds 25 50 yds
Turn around, Hit the deck Sprint 25 yds
25 yds
Rise to sprint High Crawl 25 yds Rise to sprint High Crawl 25 yds Sprint 25 yds
Start Starting position:
Prone position
Test Procedure:
-Marine assumes prone position at start line On command “Begin”, Marine covers a distance of 25 yds, using the High Crawl technique (on knees and elbows with head off ground).
-At 25 yard mark, Marine rises and sprints to 50 yard line.
-Marine turns around, hits the deck and High Crawls back to 25 yard line.
-At this line, Marine rises and sprints to finish.
Uniform:
-Boots and Utes -Elbow/knee pads and gloves optional
Equipment Needed:
-Engineer tape or chalk -Marker cones -Stopwatch
= Marker Cone
Casualty Carry 26 75 yds Starting position of “Victim”:
Supine position with feet towards start line
50 yds
At 50 yd line, rescuer lifts victim into the Fireman’s Carry position and sprints back to the start line.
25 yds
On command “Begin”, rescuer sprints towards victim
Start Starting position of “Rescuer”:
Prone position
Test Procedure:
-Marines are paired up by size. For greater accuracy in pairing Marines, a scale can be used with 10 lbs the max difference allowed when determining pairs. In the case of extremely large Marines for whom there is no match in the group tested, extra weight (SAPI, etc.) will be put on the Marine who is closest to the bigger Marine in weight until the difference in weight is 10 lbs or less. -The starting position for the “Rescuer” is the prone Position at the start line. The “victim” is 50 yds away In the supine position with feet towards the start line.
On command “Begin”, the rescuer rises and sprints 50 yds to the victim.
-The rescuer lifts the victim Into the Fireman’s Carry position and sprints back to the start line.
Uniform
-Boots and Utes
Equipment Needed:
-Engineer tape or chalk -Marker cones -Stopwatch -Scale -SAPI as necessary
Casualty Drag 27 75 yds Starting position of “Victim”:
Seated position, back towards rescuer
50 yds
At 50 yd line, rescuer lifts victim into the Buddy Drag position (underarm carry) and returns to start line.
25 yds
On command “Begin”, rescuer sprints towards victim
Start Starting position of “Rescuer”:
Prone position
Test Procedure:
-Marines are paired up by size. For greater accuracy in pairing Marines, a scale can be used with 10 lbs the max difference allowed when determining pairs. In the case of extremely large Marines for whom there is no match in the group tested, extra weight (SAPI, etc.) will be put on the Marine who is closest to the bigger Marine in weight until the difference in weight is 10 lbs or less. -The starting position for the “Rescuer” is the prone Position at the start line. The “victim” is 50 yds away In the seated osition with back towards rescuer.
On command “Begin”, the rescuer rises and sprints 50 yds to the victim.
-The rescuer lifts the victim into the Buddy Drag (underarm carry) position and sprints back to the start line.
Uniform:
Boots and Utes
Equipment Needed:
-Engineer tape or chalk -Marker cones -Stopwatch -Scale -SAPI as necessary
Ammunition Resupply 75 yds 50 yds 25 yds 28 Start Starting position:
Prone position Running lane point to point
Test Procedure:
-The starting position is the prone position. On the command “Begin”, the Marine rises, picks up two (2) ammo cans, sprints 25 yds and returns to the start line. The Marine changes direction, Sprints to the 50 yd line and returns to the start line. The Marine changes direction, sprints to the 75 yd line, changes direction and sprints to the finish. At each change of direction, the Marine squats and touches ammo cans momentarily on the deck.
Uniform:
-Boots and Utes
Equipment Needed:
-Engineer tape or chalk -Marker cones -Stopwatch -Two (2) 5.56 ammo cans filled with dirt (20 lbs each)
= Marker Cone
PHASE 0- CMC directs CFT PHASE I-Test Procedure Development
Combat Fitness Test PHASE PLAN
PHASE II-Data Collection PHASE III-Test Refinement/ Scoring Table Development Concurrent Actions: MRA develops Composite Score/FITREP CFT entries, MCO/ALMAR/IO Plan Development PH I (Nov 07) OCT 07 PH 0 (Oct-Nov 07) PH II (Dec 07 –Mar 08) PH III (Apr-May 08) PH IV (Jun 08) PHASE IV-CFT Implementation
MCCFBCMAP IPC Interim report to EOS MCCFBCMAP FPC
PHASE V Assess NOV 07 DEC 07 JAN 08 FEB 08 MAR 08 APR 08 MAY 08 JUN 08 PHASE HIGHLIGHTS
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CMC directs CFT with possible events as follows: Grenade Throw, Dynamic Entry, Maneuver Under Fire, Casualty Carry, Casualty Drag, Ammo Resupply
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PFT remains as semiannual reqt, CFT is pass/fail and limited to five (5) events
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TECOM G-3/Safety, MACE, MCWL develop testing procedures
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Combat Camera films tests
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PH I ends following CG TECOM reviews of tests and approval for widespread data collection
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Data Collection (Performance, Injury, test administration) sites: TECOM (ELT and Skill Progression MOS’s) : MCES, MCCSSS, FLW, MATSG-21, SOI’s, MCRD PI (Female Permanent Party) -OPFOR: 7 th MAR, MACG-28, CLR-3 -Other: H&S Bn Quantico, Henderson Hall
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PH II ends following data collection representative of gender and age demographics
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MCWL develops scoring tables based on data collected/Tests refined as necessary (Safety parameters, etc.)
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PH III ends following CMC approval
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USMC-wide implementation, CFT becomes 2d half CY-08 training requirement
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Continual assessment of injury data, promotion effects, etc.
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Due Outs
• IPC – Considerations – Design – Implementation POA&M • Products – White Letter – MarAdmin –
MCO P6100.12 Revision (BCP/MAP)
• Develop MAP • Correct BCP deficiencies –
MCO 1500.X Development (CFT/PFT)
– MCRP 3-02A Revision (Commander’s Tool) – AIRS Checklist Revision
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