MCO 6100.14 — Marine Corps Physical Fitness Program (mcpfp)

MCO 6100.14 governs the Marine Corps Physical Fitness Program and its comprehensive approach to total fitness and combat readiness.

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  • Publication number: MCO 6100.14
  • Title: MARINE CORPS PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM (MCPFP)
  • Date: 18 Dec 2018
  • Proponent: 06000 Medicine & Dentistry
  • Status: Current

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It integrates martial arts, water survival, general and occupational fitness, nutrition, and Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention programs. It establishes unit-level fitness programs, evaluations, supporting efforts, and the Fitness Operational Advisory Group.

Applies to: Commanders of all Marine Corps organizations will ensure their Marines are trained in accordance with this Order.

Topics covered

  • Marine Corps Physical Fitness Program
  • Marine Corps martial arts
  • Water survival training
  • Occupational fitness
  • Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention
  • Unit-level fitness programs
  • Fitness Operational Advisory Group

Questions and answers

What programs does the Marine Corps Physical Fitness Program integrate?

Establish a MCPFP that provides a comprehensive approach to total fitness, while integrating the Marine Corps martial arts, water survival, general and occupational fitness, nutrition, and Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention (SMIP) programs in order to improve the overall health, physical fitness, and combat readiness of individual Marines and units. (paragraph 2)

What is every Marine responsible for maintaining?

Every Marine is responsible for maintaining their overall fitness for immediate deployment and combat regardless of age, grade, or duty assignment. (paragraph 3)

What must commanders implement for unit-level fitness?

Commanders will implement unit level physical fitness programs and conduct periodic physical and combat fitness evaluations in accordance with references (a) through (c). (paragraph 3)

What subjects must unit fitness programs include?

Unit fitness programs will take a comprehensive approach towards fitness, and consist of instructional periods on health, wellness, fitness, nutrition, flexibility, injury prevention, rest, and recovery. (paragraph 3)

What is the primary role of the Fitness Operational Advisory Group?

The FOAG’s primary role is to approve recommended solutions and follow-on actions in order to increase the overall fitness and readiness of Marines. (paragraph 3)

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