Who is required to take the CFT?

The requirement to take the Combat Fitness Test (CFT) applies to all active duty and selected Marine Corps Reserve personnel. This testing is designed to evaluate a Marine's physical fitness in a combat context, reflecting the operational demands faced by Marines. By including both active duty members and selected reserves, the policy ensures that a significant portion of the Marine Corps is consistently evaluated and maintained at the fitness levels necessary for combat readiness.

Officers, enlisted personnel, and selected reserves participate in this standardized physical assessment to promote a culture of fitness that is critical to the Marine Corps’ effectiveness. This inclusiveness helps maintain a force that is prepared for deployment and capable of executing the rigorous physical demands of military operations, ensuring that all members, regardless of their specific role, meet established fitness standards.

Other choices, which suggest that only certain groups are required to take the CFT or that it applies to all military branches, do not reflect the actual policy and structure of the Marine Corps.