Which component is NOT included in the CFT?

The Combat Fitness Test (CFT) is specifically designed to assess the physical readiness of Marines through three main components that directly relate to combat performance. These components include running, weight lifting, and various combat-related tasks such as maneuvering obstacles or performing drills. Swimming, while an important skill for overall Marine training and operations, is not a part of the CFT evaluation. The focus of the CFT is on land-based physical competencies that reflect a Marine's capability in combat scenarios, not aquatic abilities. Thus, swimming is excluded from the official components of the test, making it the correct answer in this context.