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U.S. Marine Corps video created using Adobe Premiere Pro at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 23, 2023. PFT Prep video created to aid installation personnel in improving their pull up form (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Symira Bostic)

The Marine Corps will be adopting the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) so both branches can share similar standards. Starting July 1, 2019. Every Marine will be required to run their initial APFT. The APFT consists of a timed two-mile run, timed push-ups, and timed sit-ups. Happy April Fool's Day, from MCAS Cherry Point Communication Strategy and Operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Cody Shepard, Sgt. Cody Lemons, Sgt. Jason Jimenez, Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram and Lance Cpl. Michael Neuenhoff)