What is the purpose of the Movement to Contact event?

The purpose of the Movement to Contact event is to assess a Marine's ability to move quickly across varied terrain while carrying equipment. This event simulates scenarios a Marine may face in a real combat situation, emphasizing the need for agility, speed, and endurance in challenging environments. It is designed to evaluate how effectively a Marine can navigate obstacles, maintain pace under physical stress, and ensure operational readiness when it comes to maneuvering in the field. Successfully completing this event demonstrates physical preparedness crucial for various combat and mission-oriented tasks.

While strength and endurance are important components of the CFT, they are not the primary focus of the Movement to Contact; this event specifically centers on mobility and the ability to carry necessary gear effectively. Similarly, the assessment of swimming skills and tactical decision-making capabilities is not relevant to this event, which is strictly based on ground movement performance.