What is a passing CFT score?

Marines must score at least 40 points per event (120 total minimum) to pass. First Class is 275+, Second Class is 225-274, and Third Class is 120-224.

How is the CFT scored?

Each of the three CFT events is worth up to 100 points for a maximum total of 300. Scores are adjusted based on age and gender according to official USMC standards.

CFT Calculator

USMC CFT Calculator

Calculate your Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test score with official USMC scoring standards. Get scores for Movement to Contact, Ammunition Lift, and Maneuver Under Fire.

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Enter your CFT event performance to calculate your official score

Gender *

Age *

17-65 years

CFT Events

Movement to Contact - 880 yards (MM:SS) *

Sprint/crawl/rush course time (e.g., 2:45 or 2.75 minutes)

Ammunition Lift (30-lb can lifts in 2 min) *

Number of 30-lb ammunition can lifts overhead in 2 minutes

Maneuver Under Fire (MM:SS) *

Combat course with casualties and ammunition (e.g., 2:30)

Example CFT Scores

Sample performance data and expected results

male, age 25

MTC: 2:45

AL: 60 lifts

MUF: 2:30

~280 pts (First Class)

male, age 35

MTC: 3:00

AL: 50 lifts

MUF: 2:50

~250 pts (Second Class)

female, age 22

MTC: 3:15

AL: 45 lifts

MUF: 3:00

~260 pts (Second Class)

female, age 30

MTC: 3:30

AL: 40 lifts

MUF: 3:15

~230 pts (Second Class)

What is the USMC CFT?

The Combat Fitness Test (CFT) is an annual fitness assessment for all Marines, designed to evaluate combat readiness through functional, combat-related exercises.

CFT Events:

Movement to Contact (MTC): 880-yard sprint simulating rapid movement to engage the enemy
Ammunition Lift (AL): Lifting a 30-lb ammunition can overhead as many times as possible in 2 minutes
Maneuver Under Fire (MUF): 300-yard combat course including casualty carries, ammo resupply, and grenade throws

CFT vs PFT: While the PFT measures general fitness, the CFT specifically tests combat-related physical abilities.

CFT Scoring Standards

Classification Levels:

First Class: 275-300 points (Superior)
Second Class: 225-274 points (Good)
Third Class: 120-224 points (Minimum)
Failure: Below 120 or <40 on any event

Important: Marines must score at least 40 points on EACH event to pass, regardless of total score.

Age Adjustments:

Scoring standards are adjusted by age group (17-20, 21-25, 26-30, etc.) with slightly relaxed requirements for older Marines.

CFT Training Tips

Improve your CFT score with targeted training

Movement to Contact

Sprint interval training (400m repeats)
Hill sprints for power
Plyometric exercises
Tempo runs at race pace

Ammunition Lift

Overhead press variations
Push press and thrusters
Shoulder endurance circuits
Core stability work

Maneuver Under Fire

Fireman carry practice
Agility drills and crawls
Sandbag carries and throws
Full course simulations

Frequently Asked Questions

How often is the CFT conducted?

The CFT is conducted annually for all Marines, typically during the opposite season from the PFT to ensure year-round fitness.

What happens if I fail the CFT?

Failing the CFT can result in adverse fitness reports, being placed on a Body Composition and Military Appearance Program (BCP), and may affect promotion eligibility.

Can I retake the CFT?

Yes, Marines who fail can retake the CFT. The retest policy varies by unit, but typically a remedial period is provided before the retake.

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