Coaching focus
Build acceleration mechanics and learn to transition immediately into the loaded events.
Useful practice
- Wall-drive marches
- 10–30 meter accelerations
- Sprint-to-carry transitions
CFT / Training / Sprint
100-Meter Sprint training
Prepare for 100-Meter Sprint as one part of the continuous Combat Field Test (CFT) sequence.
Official Army guidance
Use the current event protocol and local test-control instructions for administration. The reference below describes the event; it is not a substitute for the official directive.
What it tests
Acceleration and the ability to change from running into loaded work.
Test setup
Move to the marked 100-meter sprint lane after the push-up event.
How it is performed
Complete 100 meters, then move to the next event after grader clearance.
What counts
Completion of the marked 100-meter distance.
Result recorded
Move to the next event after grader clearance.
Attempts / termination
No independent event score is recorded; event completion and sequence control the test.
SourcesAnnex B · CFT Testing Guidance · published April 27, 2026Last verified Sep 24, 2026
Official guidance is controlling; ArmyFitHub training suggestions are editorial preparation guidance.
ArmyFitHub Training Guidance
Use these practice ideas to build repeatable movement quality. They do not change the Army test standard.
Progression
Keep sprint volume low and high quality, adding distance only when mechanics stay crisp.
Test-day transition
Accelerate smoothly, avoid a tense first step, and move directly into the next station.
Practice setup
- Test-appropriate running shoes
- Event equipment and test surface controlled by the unit