How does one become a certified master fitness trainer?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 May 2019 10:06:27 -0400

I know by rank certain people obtain the role, however isn’t there a class soldiers have to attend in order to become certified? My 1SG just named a 1LT certified because she’s female. I’m not sure why he didn’t use any of the female NCO’s in our company. I’m 90% sure she hasn’t taken a class because she taped me wrong. I was 158lbs and 33% beginning of April (still wrong) and was taped again 30 days later at 153lbs but 34%. I got a second opinion from a senior NCO in a different company who is certified and she taped me at 32% in a matter of hours...In AR 600-9 it says nothing about officers anywhere so is this even allowed?

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 5 at 2019 2:39 PM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 May 2019 14:39:18 -0400

MFT is a school..!!! Can’t be certified unless you have attended the class..!!!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 7 at 2019 1:26 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 May 2019 01:26:43 -0400

You are correct. It is a class. Do you think she taped you wrong because you were that percentage and then now, you're at 32%? Just a professional question. Not saying you are. Did she tape you in the right areas? Did she use the right tape measure or look at the right diagrams? There are lots of things to consider. BUT I suggest that you should go to MFT course when you can. Great course! In my line of work, we don't have MFT females. We would have to pull from other Battalions.