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The PFT is a collective measure of general fitness Marine Corps-wide, and consists of three events: [3] Dead-hang pull-ups or push-ups; Abdominal crunches or planks; Three-mile run (or 5000-meter row, if requirements are met) On October 1, 2008, the Marine Corps introduced the additional pass/fail CFT to the fitness requirements.
The Combat Fitness Test (CFT) is an annual physical fitness test of the United States Marine Corps. The purpose of the CFT is to assess a Marine's physical capacity in a broad spectrum of combat related tasks. The CFT was specifically designed to evaluate strength, stamina, agility, and coordination as well as overall anaerobic capacity.
From July 9–11, 2013, 25 Marines gathered at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia for a Warfighter Requirements Workshop to review the team's capabilities analysis and determine the value of various capabilities. 30 requirements with cost and weight implications were considered "tradable," including armament and armor protection. Safety and ...
Individual Water Purification System allows Marines to purify water to potable standards. [30] These can be compatible with the standard issue hydration pack , similar to CamelBak brand packs. Plastic 1-quart canteens are issued as well, with a metal canteen cup and stand.
The Military Load Classification (MLC) is a system of standards used by NATO to classify the safe amount of load a surface can withstand. Load-carrying capacity is shown in whole numbers for vehicles, bridges, roads, and routes. Vehicles are classified by weight, type, and effect on routes.
The random nature of fragmentation required the military vest specification to trade off mass vs. ballistic-benefit. Hard vehicle armor is capable of stopping all fragments, but military personnel can only carry a limited amount of gear and equipment, so the weight of the vest is a limiting factor in vest fragment protection.
The "Cottonmouth" ARV prototype, from Textron Systems, has a capacity for two crew members and five embarked Marines, the vehicle measures 295 inches (750 cm) in length, 115 inches (290 cm) in width, and 147 inches (370 cm) in height, with a gross weight of 37,000 pounds (17,000 kg). It boasts a maximum speed of 65 mph (105 km/h) and is capable ...
Military standard MIL-DTL-17060G(SH), [3] confirms two types of electric motors, Service C and Service A. Service C motors. Service C motors shall be marine type commercial motors. Service C motors shall meet the requirements of MIL-S-901 for Grade B shock. Service A motors.