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CFT / 2026 Overview
Combat Field Test (CFT)
The 2026 Combat Field Test (CFT) is a seven-event, age- and sex-neutral, pass/fail assessment for Soldiers in designated combat specialties. During the one-year implementation period, affected Soldiers take a diagnostic CFT. All seven events are completed continuously, with a passing time of 30:00 or less.
Current statusDiagnostic implementation periodApril 17, 2026 through April 16, 2027Full implementation begins April 17, 2027.
Key facts
2026 CFT at a glance
The CFT is one continuous assessment. Individual event splits can help with training, but the official result is based on completing every event in sequence within the cumulative time standard.
7Events completed in sequence
30:00Maximum cumulative time
Pass / failNo individual event point score
Age- and sex-neutralOne CFT time standard
24Designated combat specialties
DiagnosticCurrent implementation phase
Applicability
Does the CFT apply to my MOS or AOC?
Army Directive 2026-07 identifies 24 combat specialties subject to the CFT requirement. Enter your MOS or AOC to check whether it appears on the current list.
The sequence
Seven events. One continuous clock.
The clock starts with the opening mile and stops after the final mile. Each event must be completed before moving to the next.
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DSP
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Sprint100 mMETERS
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Lift
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Carry
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MD
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CFT and AFT
The CFT complements the AFT
The Combat Field Test does not replace the Army Fitness Test.
Combat Field Test
- Designated combat specialties
- 7-event continuous sequence
- Pass/fail
- One cumulative time
- 30:00 or less
- Age- and sex-neutral
Army Fitness Test
- Five scored events
- General and Combat standards
- Uses event points and a total score
- Remains a separate Army fitness requirement
2026 implementation
Where the CFT stands now
April 17, 2026 through April 16, 2027
Diagnostic implementation periodCombat-specialty Soldiers complete a diagnostic CFT during the implementation year. No administrative action is taken solely because of a failed CFT or a permanent profile that prevents the CFT during this transition period.
Beginning April 17, 2027
Full implementationFull implementation begins 365 days from Army Directive 2026-07. Record-test requirements and the directive’s administrative procedures then apply.
Preparation
Prepare for the full sequence
Build the individual event qualities first, then practice transitions and sustained work under fatigue.
Official references
Official Army sources
These Army sources support the CFT policy, event sequence, standards, and 2026 implementation details used on this page.