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U.S. Marine Corps Officer Candidates with OCS conduct the Initial PFT
U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates with Officer Candidates School conduct an initial physical fitness test on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 10, 2026. The Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test is composed of pull-ups or push-ups, planks, and a 3-mile run to test physical strength and end
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U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates with Officer Candidates School conduct an initial physical fitness test on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 10, 2026. The Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test is composed of pull-ups or push-ups, planks, and a 3-mile run to test physical strength and endurance. The initial PFT serves to evaluate and screen individuals for their leadership, moral, mental, and physical qualities required for commissioning as a U.S. Marine Corps Officer. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Aubrey Burnette)
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