This place will make you feel a little more comfortable about the EFMB test. It offers a list of the latest references to all the EFMB tasks a candidate is required to pass in order to obtain the coveted EFMB. Please understand, these references will not provide the time limits required to conduct the tasks according to the "EFMB" standard.
The Web Master will attempt to keep this site as current as possible, but remember to "ALWAYS" use the latest edition of all publications. This especially applies to the STP 21-1-SMCT, where the task numbers for all the common soldier skills may change without notice.
CRITICAL PERFORMANCE
AREAS AND TASKS OBJECTIVES REQUIREMENTS REFERENCES
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1. Army Combat 300 points 180 points FM 21-20,
Fitness Test (ACFT) (60 points per event) AR 350-41
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2. Weapons qualification Expert Marksman FM 23-9,
(See note 1) FM 23-35
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3. Comprehensive 100 questions 75 questions
written test STP 21-24-SMCT
FM 21-10
FM 8-10-6
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4. Land Navigation 4 points 3 points 181-906-1505,
Course (Day) STP 21-24-SMCT
task number:
113-573-8006
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5. Land Navigation 4 points 3 points FM 21-26
Course (Night)
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6. Communications 4 tasks 3 tasks
a. Assemble and TM 11-5805-201-12,
operate a field TM 11-5805-761-12
telephone
b. Assemble and TM 11-5820-667-12,
operate an FM TM 11-5820-890-10-1,
radio TM 11-5820-890-12
c. Enter a radio net STP 21-24-SMCT
(and authenticate) task number:
113-573-8006,
FM 24-35,
TM 11-5820-890-10-8,
TB 11-5820-890-12
d. Prepare and FM 8-10-6,
transmit a MEDEVAC FM 24-35,
request (Mandatory "GO") FM 8-230
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7. Survival 10 tasks 7 tasks STP 21-1-SMCT
031-503-1004 task numbers:
a. Protect your- 031-503-1025 031-503-1004
self from chemical 031-503-1028
and biological
injury/contamination
using your M17-/M40-/
M42-series protective
mask with hood
and remove Ml7-/M40-/
M42-series protective
mask with hood
b. Decontaminate 031-503-1007
your skin 031-503-1033
c. Protect yourself 031-503-1015
from NBC injury/
contamination
with mission-oriented
protective posture
(MOPP) gear
d. Protect yourself 031-503-1023
from NBC injury/
contamination when
changing mission-
oriented protective
posture (MOPP) gear
e. Replace filters/canisters 031-503-1005
in an M17-/M40-/M42-series 031-503-1024
protective mask
f. Store an Ml7-/M40-/ 031-503-1004
-M42-series protective 031-503-1025
mask with hood in
carrier
g. Perform individual 051-191-1501
camouflage
h. Correct malfunctions 071-311-2029
of an M16A1 or M16A2 rifle
(See note 1)
i. Disassemble and 071-311-2025
reassemble an M16-
series rifle (See note l)
j. Perform a functions 071-311-2026
check on an M16A1 or
M16A2 rifle (See note 1)
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8. Cardio- 1 task 1 task AHA
Pulmonary Resuscitation
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9. Emergency 11 tasks 8 tasks (1 Hour Time Limit)
Medical Treatment
a. Evaluate casualties FM 8-230,
and perform triage STP 21-1-SMCT
task numbers:
081-831-1000
b. Put on a tourniquet 081-831-1017
c. Apply a dressing to 081-831-1026
an open (sucking)
chest wound
d. Apply a dressing to 081-831-1025
an open abdominal wound
e. Put on a field 081-831-1016
dressing
f. Put on a pressure 081-831-1016
dressing
g. Splint a suspected 081-831-1034
fracture
h. Prevent shock 081-831-1005
i. Apply a dressing 081-831-1033
to an open head
wound
j. Initiate an I.V. FM 8-230
infusion
k. Initiate a DD Form FM 8-230,
1380 (U.S. Field Medical Card) AR 40-66
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10. Evacuation of 8 tasks 6 tasks
the Sick and Wounded
a. Transport a STP-21-1-SMCT
casualty on an task number:
improvised 081-831-1041,
litter FM 8-10-6,
b. Perform a four- STP-21-1-SMCT
hand seat carry task number:
081-831-1041,
FM 8-10-6,
FM 21-11
c. Perform a four- STP-21-1-SMCT
fireman's carry task number:
081-831-1040,
FM 8-10-6,
FM 21-11
d. Perform a pistol- STP-21-1-SMCT
belt carry task number:
081-831-1040,
FM 8-10-6,
FM 21-11
e. Load and unload FM 8-10-6
a ground ambulance (See note 2)
f. Load and unload a 2 1/2- FM 8-10-6
ton/5-ton cargo truck
g. Load and unload a FM 8-10-6
1 1/4-ton ambulance truck
h. Load and unload a FM 8-10-6
helicopter
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11. Litter 8 obstacles 6 obstacles FM 8-10-6
Obstacle Course
a. Surmount a
fence or low wall
b. Surmount a
high wall
c. Pass through
or over narrow trails
and passages
d. Ford streams
and crossing deep
trenches (overhead
carry)
e. Move uphill or
upstairs
f. Move downhill or
downstairs
g. Negotiate rough
terrain
h. Negotiate a Barbwire Obstacle
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12. Foot March 12 miles 3 hours FM 21-18
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Notes: 1. Conscientious objectors are not required to complete the weapons qualification (task 2) and survival (tasks 7h, 7i, and 7j). However, they must complete all other critical performance areas and tasks.
2. An M-113 ambulance or a tactical vehicle capable of carrying casualties may be used.
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