USMC CFT Ammo Can Lift Standards: Reps to Max by Age & Gender
Official scoring tables for the 2-minute 30-lb Ammo Can Lift (ACL) event under Marine Corps Order (MCO) 6100.13A with Change 4.
To max the 2-minute Ammo Can Lift on the Marine Corps CFT with 100 points, male Marines aged 21 to 30 must complete 115 repetitions (106 reps for ages 17 to 20), while female Marines aged 21 to 30 must complete 75 repetitions (66 reps for ages 17 to 20). The event uses a standard 30-pound 5.56mm ammo can lifted from chin level to overhead lockout.
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Official Ammo Can Lift Scoring Standards (2-Minute Duration)
The Ammo Can Lift (ACL) evaluates upper-body repetitive strength and shoulder endurance under combat load. Marines wear the Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform (MCCUU) trousers, boots, and a green skivvy shirt:
| Age Cohort | Male Min Pass (40 Pts) | Male 1st Class Pace (70 Pts) | Male Max (100 Pts) | Female Min Pass (40 Pts) | Female 1st Class Pace (70 Pts) | Female Max (100 Pts) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 to 20 | 62 reps | 84 reps | 106 reps | 30 reps | 48 reps | 66 reps |
| 21 to 25 | 67 reps | 91 reps | 115 reps | 35 reps | 55 reps | 75 reps |
| 26 to 30 | 67 reps | 91 reps | 115 reps | 35 reps | 55 reps | 75 reps |
| 31 to 35 | 64 reps | 87 reps | 110 reps | 33 reps | 52 reps | 71 reps |
| 36 to 40 | 61 reps | 83 reps | 105 reps | 30 reps | 48 reps | 66 reps |
| 41 to 45 | 57 reps | 78 reps | 100 reps | 27 reps | 44 reps | 62 reps |
| 46 to 50 | 53 reps | 73 reps | 94 reps | 24 reps | 40 reps | 57 reps |
| 51+ | 48 reps | 67 reps | 86 reps | 20 reps | 35 reps | 51 reps |
Strict Form Rules and Repetition Counting Criteria
Monitors enforce uncompromising standards under NAVMC 11622 score recording rules:
- Starting Position: The Marine holds a certified 30-pound M2A1 5.56mm ammo can horizontally at chest level, gripping the tapered sides beneath the lid. Elbows must remain bent, feet shoulder-width apart in a staggered or parallel stance.
- Overhead Lockout: The can must be pressed directly upward until both elbows reach full extension overhead. The can must clearly cross above the crown of the head.
- Return to Chin Level: The can must descend below the chin level before commencing the next repetition. Bouncing the ammo can off the sternum or chest is strictly prohibited; repetitions that bounce without controlled deceleration will not be counted.
- Lower Body Dynamics: A slight dip of the knees is allowed during initial drive, but excessive jumping or turning the repetition into an explosive push jerk will cause the proctor to cease counting.
- Resting Position: The Marine may rest with the can held against the chest or held in the lap if in a kneeling position, but the 2-minute countdown timer runs continuously without pause. Setting the can on the ground terminates the event.
Pacing Strategy for High Repetition Counts
To reach 115 reps in 120 seconds, a Marine must sustain a cadence of approximately 1 repetition per second. The first 60 repetitions should be executed with clean, rhythmic arm drive. Avoid burning out the triceps early by exhaling on the overhead press and dropping the can actively using gravity rather than slow eccentric resistance.
The ammo lift is one of three CFT events, so pair it with the movement-to-contact times.