How long is the Marine Corps CFT designed to take?

The Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test (CFT) is designed to take approximately 30 minutes to complete. This duration is structured in a way that allows Marines to engage in three specific events: the movement-to-contact, the ammunition can lift, and the maneuver under fire. Each event is timed, and the overall goal is to assess a Marine's combat readiness and physical fitness in a realistic time frame that reflects the demands of operational scenarios. The 30-minute timeframe is also significant as it balances adequate time for performing each task while maintaining a high level of intensity, which is essential for accurately measuring a Marine's physical capabilities in a combat context.