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Combat Field Test (CFT)
Coverage of Combat Field Test (CFT) in the Nexus archive.
- Army unveils Combat Field Test with new fitness assessment: 'A critical step forward'
The U.S. Army has introduced the Combat Field Test (CFT), a new age- and gender-neutral fitness assessment for combat specialists, aiming to enhance battlefield readiness amid recruiting challenges. The test includes seven physically demanding events and aligns with broader efforts to modernize military standards, with no penalties during its first year of implementation.