USMC Movement to Contact Times: 880-Yard Scoring Tables
Official half-mile sprint time standards, passing minimums, and 100-point maximum cutoffs under MCO 6100.13A.
The Movement to Contact (MTC) is an 880-yard (half-mile) sprint conducted in boots and utility trousers. To max the event with 100 points, male Marines aged 21 to 25 must run 2:35 or faster (4:10 minimum pass), while female Marines aged 21 to 25 must run 3:01 or faster (4:56 minimum pass) under active MCO 6100.13A regulations.
Before testing in boots on the track, calculate your total score and classification standing using our Marine PFT/CFT calculator.
Official 880-Yard Movement to Contact Scoring Matrix
The MTC is designed to assess functional aerobic speed and lower-body anaerobic endurance under tactical uniform load. Time is measured to the nearest whole second:
| 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 | 4:13 | 3:25 | 2:38 | 5:09 | 4:09 | 3:09 |
| 21 to 25 | 4:10 | 3:22 | 2:35 | 4:56 | 3:58 | 3:01 |
| 26 to 30 | 4:12 | 3:24 | 2:36 | 5:02 | 4:03 | 3:05 |
| 31 to 35 | 4:15 | 3:27 | 2:40 | 5:14 | 4:13 | 3:12 |
| 36 to 40 | 4:20 | 3:31 | 2:43 | 5:30 | 4:26 | 3:22 |
| 41 to 45 | 4:25 | 3:37 | 2:48 | 5:42 | 4:37 | 3:32 |
| 46 to 50 | 4:32 | 3:44 | 2:55 | 5:58 | 4:51 | 3:43 |
| 51+ | 4:40 | 3:51 | 3:02 | 6:15 | 5:04 | 3:53 |
Course Layout and Environmental Regulations
The MTC is administered on flat terrain that reflects operational deployment surfaces:
- Course Options: A standard 400-meter running track (running two complete laps plus 4.7 meters), a certified turf athletic field, or an out-and-back paved or hard-packed dirt roadway.
- Uniform Standard: Service members must wear standard combat boots and Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform (MCCUU) trousers with blouse removed. Running shoes or civilian track spikes are strictly unauthorized.
- Rest Window: Following the completion of the Movement to Contact, Marines receive a mandatory minimum rest period of 5 minutes before commencing the Ammo Can Lift.
Pacing Strategy for Sub-2:40 Performance
Running 880 yards in boots creates heavy ground contact forces and early calf fatigue. Divide the 880-yard distance into two distinct 440-yard (quarter-mile) splits:
- Split 1 (First 440 Yards): Settle into an aggressive 85% sprint stride. Avoid an all-out 100-meter dash out of the gates, which triggers acute lactic accumulation before the halfway mark. Aim for 1:15 to 1:17.
- Split 2 (Second 440 Yards): Focus on arm drive to maintain stride frequency as boots begin feeling heavier. Accelerate through the final 200 yards into a maximal kick finish across the line.
The movement-to-contact leads into the maneuver course, so see the maneuver-under-fire rules.