What is the primary goal of the CFT?

The primary goal of the Combat Fitness Test (CFT) is to assess a Marine's physical fitness. This assessment evaluates a Marine's ability to perform physically demanding tasks that are essential for combat readiness. The CFT focuses on various components of physical fitness, including strength, endurance, and agility, which are critical for operational effectiveness in dynamic and challenging environments.

By evaluating performance through specific exercises such as the movement to contact, ammunition can lift, and the 880-yard run, the CFT provides a comprehensive picture of a Marine's physical capabilities. This focus on physical fitness aligns with the overall mission of the Marine Corps to ensure that all personnel are prepared for the rigors of combat and can effectively execute their duties when called upon.

The other options, while important in their own right, do not reflect the primary purpose of the CFT: leadership skills, marksmanship, and mental resilience are essential qualities for Marines, but they are evaluated through different means and training processes within the Marine Corps.