MCO 1500.62 — Force Fitness Instructor Program (ffip)

MCO 1500.62 governs the Force Fitness Instructor Program, including command responsibilities and physical fitness guidance for Marines and units.

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  • Publication number: MCO 1500.62
  • Title: FORCE FITNESS INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM (FFIP)
  • Date: 18 Dec 2018
  • Proponent: 01000 Military Personnel
  • Status: New

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It establishes Force Fitness Instructors and assigns responsibilities for developing, managing, and supervising organizational physical fitness programs. It requires guidance covering physical training, injury prevention, nutrition, progressive programming, and individualized performance.

Topics covered

  • Force Fitness Instructor Program
  • Physical training
  • Injury prevention
  • Nutrition education
  • Strength training
  • Unit fitness programs
  • Force Fitness Instructor assignments

Questions and answers

What is the intent of the Force Fitness Instructor Program?

The intent of the FFIP is to maximize physical fitness by integrating evidence-based systematic Physical Training (PT), injury prevention, and nutrition. (paragraph 3)

How often must strength training sessions be incorporated?

Incorporate strength training sessions done at least twice per week which should consist of compound, functional movements in combination with or separate from cardiovascular training. (paragraph 4)

What must every physical training session include?

All PT sessions should include a dynamic warm-up and cool down. (paragraph 4)

Where must Force Fitness Instructors be assigned?

Every company or squadron sized element and above force-wide will have a FFI. (paragraph 3)

What must Force Fitness Instructors teach their units?

Educate their unit on injury prevention techniques and general nutrition. (paragraph 2)

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