The Marine Corps has developed a Combat Fitness Test (CFT), that all Marines must pass, in addition to the standard Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test (PFT). Like the PFT, the CFT is scored on a 300 point scale
Combat Fitness Test
The CFT consists of three events: an 880 yard run, ammo can lifts, and maneuver under fire:
880 Yard: RunMarines will run for 880 yards while wearing boots and camouflage uniform (pants and t-shirt).
Ammo Can Lifts: Marines will lift a 30 pound ammo can from the ground, over their heads as many times as they can in two minutes.
Maneuver Under Fire: Marines must move through a 300 yard course, and perform designated tasks, in the time limit authorized. The tasks include:
880 Yard: RunMarines will run for 880 yards while wearing boots and camouflage uniform (pants and t-shirt).
Ammo Can Lifts: Marines will lift a 30 pound ammo can from the ground, over their heads as many times as they can in two minutes.
Maneuver Under Fire: Marines must move through a 300 yard course, and perform designated tasks, in the time limit authorized. The tasks include:
- Moving in a low crawl for 10 yards, then a high craw for another 15 yards.
- Drag a casualty for 10 yards, while zigzagging through several cones. Then lift the casualty and carry him/her at a run for 65 yards.
- Carry two 30-pound ammo cans for 75 yards, while zigzagging through a series of cones.
- Toss a dummy grenade 22 1/2 yards and land it in a marked target circle.
- Perform three push-ups, pick up the two 30-pound cans and sprint to the finish line.
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