PFT / CFT

United States Marine Corps

Physical Fitness Test & Combat Fitness Test

Marines complete two annual assessments: the PFT (pull-ups or push-up option, forearm plank, 3-mile run) and the CFT (Movement to Contact, Ammunition Can Lifts, Maneuver Under Fire). Scoring is age- and sex-normed with class categories (1st, 2nd, 3rd Class).

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Passing Standards

General standard

Officially Verified

Each event scores 0–100. Marines must earn a minimum in each event and a total in one of three classes: 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Class.

Categories: 1st Class / 2nd Class / 3rd Class

Push-up option caps below the pull-up max — pull-ups are required to reach the highest class scores.
Marines in designated combat arms MOSs may be held to sex-neutral standards; verify in current MCO 6100.13 series.

Official source

MCO 6100.13 — Marine Corps Physical Fitness and Combat Fitness Tests

U.S. Marine Corps

Last verified 2026-07-13

Refer to the current MCO 6100.13 series and any MARADMIN updates for authoritative PFT/CFT scoring.

Combat-specialty standard

Update Pending

Combat-arms sex-neutral PFT thresholds — verify current effective standard in MCO 6100.13 series.

Official source

MCO 6100.13 — Marine Corps Physical Fitness and Combat Fitness Tests

U.S. Marine Corps

Last verified 2026-07-13

Refer to the current MCO 6100.13 series and any MARADMIN updates for authoritative PFT/CFT scoring.

Exact point-per-rep values vary by age group. Use the official Marine Corps fitness calculator for authoritative results.

Test events & authorized options

Every event, taught step-by-step

7 exercises

Muscular strength

Dead-Hang Pull-Up

Measure upper-body pulling strength and endurance.

Latissimus dorsi, Biceps, Forearms 3 common mistakes

Muscular strength / endurance

Standard Push-Up (Marine Corps option)

Authorized Marine PFT alternate to pull-ups (capped max score).

2 minutes. Pectorals, Triceps, Anterior deltoids 2 common mistakes

Core endurance

Forearm Plank (PLK)

Measure core and postural muscular endurance.

Timed hold (branch-specific max score). Rectus abdominis, Transverse abdominis, Obliques 3 common mistakes

Cardiorespiratory

Three-Mile Run

Measure aerobic endurance specific to Marine Corps PFT.

Continuous; no rest. Cardiorespiratory system, Lower body 2 common mistakes

Cardiorespiratory (combat)

Movement to Contact (MTC)

Marine CFT event simulating combat maneuver: 880-yard timed sprint.

Timed continuous run. Cardiorespiratory system, Legs

Muscular endurance (combat)

Ammunition Can Lifts (ACL)

Marine CFT event measuring strength endurance with a 30-lb ammunition can.

2 minutes. Shoulders, Triceps, Back 2 common mistakes

Combat readiness

Maneuver Under Fire (MANUF)

Marine CFT combat obstacle event: crawls, sprints, dummy drag/carry, ammo can carry, grenade toss.

Timed course; penalties add seconds. Full body, Cardiorespiratory system

Official sources

Official source

MCO 6100.13 — Marine Corps Physical Fitness and Combat Fitness Tests

U.S. Marine Corps

Last verified 2026-07-13

Refer to the current MCO 6100.13 series and any MARADMIN updates for authoritative PFT/CFT scoring.

Official source

Marine Corps Fitness Portal (Official Calculator)

U.S. Marine Corps

Last verified 2026-07-13

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Independent educational platform

ISHOT Military Academy is an independent educational preparation platform. Fitness standards can change and may vary by age, sex category used in official scoring, occupational specialty, component (Active / Reserve / National Guard), medical status, command policy, altitude, and authorized event option. Always confirm your official requirements with your recruiter, command, or the applicable military branch.