The U.S. Army has just announced a new Combat Field Test, a seven-event sequence designed to test physical readiness for modern combat. This is different ...
Army Col. Lawrence Doane, commander of the 260th Special Purpose Brigade, and Command Sgt. Maj. Scott McKennon, command ...
The CFT was directed through an order issued by the Department of the Army on April 22, 2026, giving commanders across the ...
The U.S. Army is rolling out a new age and gender-neutral Combat Field Test requiring frontline troops to complete seven ...
Fitness tests used to be simpler: a run, push-ups and sit-ups. They evolved over time and now can include options.
Sgt. Christopher Smith lifts a 40-pound sandbag during the new Combat Field Test at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia. (Sgt. Aaron Troutman/U.S. Army) The U.S. Army is rolling out a new ...
The Army announced in a news release earlier this week that it is rolling out a new combat fitness test for frontline troops ...