What is a common training goal that the CFT focuses on?

The focus of the Combat Fitness Test (CFT) is to enhance physical fitness specifically for combat situations. This emphasizes the importance of being in peak physical condition to effectively perform in the demanding and often unpredictable environment of combat. The CFT assesses various aspects of fitness that are crucial for Marines, such as strength, endurance, agility, and overall physical capability, all of which are directly relevant to their performance in the field.

While meal preparation skills, technical equipment operations, and navigation skills are also valuable in a military context, they do not directly relate to the primary objective of the CFT, which is to prepare Marines physically for the rigors of combat. This clear alignment with combat readiness makes enhancing physical fitness the central training goal of the CFT.