When is the Combat Fitness Test (CFT) conducted?

The Combat Fitness Test (CFT) is conducted during the period from 1 July to 31 December. This timeframe is specifically designated to ensure that Marines can effectively demonstrate their physical readiness during the latter half of the year. Conducting the CFT in this period provides an opportunity for units to align their training schedules and implement fitness testing after the completion of other key training events that may occur earlier in the year.

This seasonal timing also allows units to prepare adequately for the test following summer training cycles while considering environmental factors such as temperature and humidity, which can influence performance and safety during the test.

The other options do not reflect the official schedule outlined by the Marine Corps for the CFT, making them less appropriate for this question.