Marines Get Fitness Test Extension

Week of October 06, 2008

The Marine Corps recently extended the time Marines have to complete an initial combat fitness test (CFT) by three months. What's more, there will be no adverse consequences for those who fail it. Although Marines now have until March 31, 2009, to complete an initial CFT, official testing for active duty and reserve Marines is scheduled to begin July 1, 2009 - three months earlier than previously announced. An instructional video on the combat fitness test, layout diagrams and the new order on the physical fitness program can be found at the USMC Training and Education Command website.

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