How is the USMC CFT scored?

Each of three events earns 0–100 points; total = sum (max 300). Default male 17–26 example: Movement to Contact 3.0 min → 96 pts; Ammo Lift 90 reps → 46 pts; Maneuver Under Fire 2.0 min → 83 pts. Total = 225 (Second Class (225–269)). Pass requires 200+ total. First Class: 270+; Second Class: 225–269.

What are the three CFT events?

1) Movement to Contact — 880-yard run (time in minutes). 2) Ammo Lift — max reps lifting a 30-lb ammo can shoulder-to-overhead in 2 minutes. 3) Maneuver Under Fire — 300-yard combat course (crawl, carry, grenade, sprint) timed in minutes. Each tests combat-relevant fitness: speed, power, and agility under load.

What is a passing CFT score?

Minimum total is 200 points (Third Class). Examples: male 17–26 at floor performances (5.5 min / 44 reps / 3.5 min) → 0 (fail). Same profile at 3.0 / 90 / 2.0 → 225 (pass, Second Class). Female 17–26 at 3.6 min / 55 reps / 2.3 min → 206 (Third Class, pass). Aim 225+ for margin; 270+ for First Class.

What is Movement to Contact on the CFT?

An 880-yard run scored by time. Male 17–26 band: 5.5 min (0 pts) to 2.9 min (100 pts). A 3.0-min run scores 96 points and ~20 sec / 100 yd pace. Training: repeat 200–400 m intervals, hill sprints, and leg strength. Faster 880 = largest single-event swing for many Marines.

How many ammo lift reps do I need for a good CFT score?

Male 17–26: minimum band starts at 44 reps (0 pts); max table 145 reps (100 pts). 90 reps → 46 points in our default example — often the weakest event (Ammo Lift). Add 20 reps from 70→90 ≈ +20 points on this event alone. Practice rhythm, hip drive, and grip endurance twice weekly.

What is Maneuver Under Fire?

A timed 300-yard course with combat movements (low crawl, ammo can carry, grenade throw, agility sprint). Male 17–26: 3.5 min (0 pts) to 1.7 min (100 pts). A 2.0-min run scores 83 points. Train bear crawls, fireman carries, and transitions — raw sprint speed alone does not cover all stations.

How do CFT standards change by age and gender?

Separate min/max bands per gender and age group (17–26, 27–39, 40–45, 46+). Older groups get slightly slower run/course ceilings and lower ammo minimums. Example same performances: male 40–45 at 3.6 / 50 / 2.2 → 206 total vs male 17–26 at 3.0 / 90 / 2.0 → 225. Always select your actual age row before planning targets.

What is the difference between CFT and PFT?

PFT (Physical Fitness Test) uses pull-ups/push-ups, plank, and 3-mile run. CFT uses Movement to Contact (880 yd), Ammo Lift, and Maneuver Under Fire — combat-specific tasks. Marines must pass both annually. A strong PFT does not automatically predict CFT success; train event-specific skills for each.

What is a First Class CFT score?

First Class = 270–300 total. Perfect male 17–26 table max: 2.9 min / 145 reps / 1.7 min → 300 points. Realistic elite target: 285+ with 95+ on at least two events. Default calculator profile (225) is Second Class — +45 points needed for First Class, often from ammo lift + maneuver.

Can I retake the CFT if I fail?

Policy varies by unit and MARADMIN; failures typically require remedial PT and a retest window. If you score under 200 (e.g. 0 on floor inputs), build 6–8 weeks focusing on Movement to Contact first. Use structured remedial PT and nutrition — avoid crash dieting before a retest.

Is this CFT calculator official?

No. It is an educational estimator using linear interpolation between published min/max bands. Official scoring uses discrete point tables in MCTIMS. Use your 225 estimate for training targets; confirm official results with your unit CFT scorer. See also our USMC CFT calculator page for the same 0–300 model with USMC-focused copy.

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CFT Calculator — USMC Combat Fitness Test Score

Free CFT calculator for the U.S. Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test: score Movement to Contact (880 yd), Ammo Lift, and Maneuver Under Fire on a 0–300 scale. Pass at 200+; First Class at 270+. Educational — confirm with your unit. Also see USMC CFT calculator.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

0–300 total (sum of three events)

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USMC Combat Fitness Test — 0–300 point total (sum of three events)

Gender

Age group

CFT event results

Movement to Contact (minutes)

880-yard run · lower time = more points

Ammo Lift (reps)

30-lb can to overhead · 2-minute max reps

Maneuver Under Fire (minutes)

300-yard combat course · lower time = more points

CFT results

Total score

225 / 300

Status

Pass

Second Class (225–269)

Movement

Ammo lift

Maneuver

Pace: 20 sec / 100 yd · Weakest: Ammo Lift · Strongest: Movement to Contact

Training focus

Second Class (225). A focused block on Ammo Lift often pushes you toward First Class (270+).

• Pass: 200+ total (Third Class minimum)
• First Class: 270+ · Second Class: 225–269
• Educational estimate — confirm with official CFT admin

What This CFT Calculator Shows

Total score

Male 17–26 · example inputs

225 / 300

Second Class (225–269)

Pass

Event breakdown

Movement / Ammo / Maneuver

96 · 46 · 83

Weakest: Ammo Lift

880-yd pace

From Movement to Contact time

20 sec / 100 yd

3.0 min run → 96 pts on event

Quick examples (live)

Default · male

225 pts

Table max

300 pts

Female 17–26

206 pts

Floor perf.

0 pts

The Three CFT Events

Movement to Contact

880-yard run (sprint-style)

Scored in: minutes

Speed and anaerobic endurance

Ammo Lift

30-lb ammo can, shoulder to overhead

Scored in: reps in 2 min

Upper-body power and muscular endurance

Maneuver Under Fire

300-yard combat course with obstacles

Scored in: minutes

Agility, crawl, carry, grenade, sprint

CFT Scoring Formula

Event points = 0–100 (linear between age/gender min–max bands)
Total = Movement + Ammo + Maneuver (max 300)
Pass ≥ 200 · First Class ≥ 270

Worked: 96 + 46 + 83 = 225 points.

CFT Class Tiers

Class	Points	Note
First Class	270–300	Excellent; competitive for many billets
Second Class	225–269	Very good; solid combat fitness
Third Class	200–224	Minimum passing band
Fail	Under 200	Does not meet minimum total

Scoring Bands — Male 17–26 (illustrative)

Event	0 pts (slow/min)	100 pts (fast/max)
Movement to Contact	5.5 min	2.9 min
Ammo Lift	44 reps	145 reps
Maneuver Under Fire	3.5 min	1.7 min

Worked Examples

Second Class — male 17–26

3.0 min · 90 reps · 2.0 min

96 + 46 + 83 = 225

Second Class (225). A focused block on Ammo Lift often pushes you toward First Class (270+).

First Class — table maximum

2.9 min · 145 reps · 1.7 min

100 + 100 + 100 = 300

Perfect band endpoints — use as long-term stretch goals.

Limitations

Uses linear interpolation between min/max bands — official USMC tables use discrete point steps
Course layout and timing rules change; verify current MARADMIN / fitness order
Medical profiles, altitude, and heat may affect performance — not modeled here
Not affiliated with the U.S. Marine Corps; for training estimates only
Pair with unit CFT admin for official score entry (MCTIMS)

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CFT Calculator — USMC Combat Fitness Test Score

Last updated: May 24, 2026

0–300 total (sum of three events)

Male & female · four age groups

Weakest-event training recommendation

Army fitness test? ACFT calculator

CFT Calculator

USMC Combat Fitness Test — 0–300 point total (sum of three events)

Gender

Age group

CFT event results

Movement to Contact (minutes)

880-yard run · lower time = more points

Ammo Lift (reps)

30-lb can to overhead · 2-minute max reps

Maneuver Under Fire (minutes)

300-yard combat course · lower time = more points

CFT results

Total score

225 / 300

Status

Pass

Second Class (225–269)

Movement

Ammo lift

Maneuver

Pace: 20 sec / 100 yd · Weakest: Ammo Lift · Strongest: Movement to Contact

Training focus

Second Class (225). A focused block on Ammo Lift often pushes you toward First Class (270+).

• Pass: 200+ total (Third Class minimum)
• First Class: 270+ · Second Class: 225–269
• Educational estimate — confirm with official CFT admin

What This CFT Calculator Shows

Total score

Male 17–26 · example inputs

225 / 300

Second Class (225–269)

Pass

Event breakdown

Movement / Ammo / Maneuver

96 · 46 · 83

Weakest: Ammo Lift

880-yd pace

From Movement to Contact time

20 sec / 100 yd

3.0 min run → 96 pts on event

Quick examples (live)

Default · male

225 pts

Table max

300 pts

Female 17–26

206 pts

Floor perf.

0 pts

The Three CFT Events

Movement to Contact

880-yard run (sprint-style)

Scored in: minutes

Speed and anaerobic endurance

Ammo Lift

30-lb ammo can, shoulder to overhead

Scored in: reps in 2 min

Upper-body power and muscular endurance

Maneuver Under Fire

300-yard combat course with obstacles

Scored in: minutes

Agility, crawl, carry, grenade, sprint

CFT Scoring Formula

Event points = 0–100 (linear between age/gender min–max bands)
Total = Movement + Ammo + Maneuver (max 300)
Pass ≥ 200 · First Class ≥ 270

Worked: 96 + 46 + 83 = 225 points.

CFT Class Tiers

Class	Points	Note
First Class	270–300	Excellent; competitive for many billets
Second Class	225–269	Very good; solid combat fitness
Third Class	200–224	Minimum passing band
Fail	Under 200	Does not meet minimum total

Scoring Bands — Male 17–26 (illustrative)

Event	0 pts (slow/min)	100 pts (fast/max)
Movement to Contact	5.5 min	2.9 min
Ammo Lift	44 reps	145 reps
Maneuver Under Fire	3.5 min	1.7 min

Worked Examples

Second Class — male 17–26

3.0 min · 90 reps · 2.0 min

96 + 46 + 83 = 225

Second Class (225). A focused block on Ammo Lift often pushes you toward First Class (270+).

First Class — table maximum

2.9 min · 145 reps · 1.7 min

100 + 100 + 100 = 300

Perfect band endpoints — use as long-term stretch goals.

Limitations

Uses linear interpolation between min/max bands — official USMC tables use discrete point steps
Course layout and timing rules change; verify current MARADMIN / fitness order
Medical profiles, altitude, and heat may affect performance — not modeled here
Not affiliated with the U.S. Marine Corps; for training estimates only
Pair with unit CFT admin for official score entry (MCTIMS)