Army Combat Field Test
Army CFT Calculator 2026
Calculate your Combat Field Test completion time and see whether you meet the current 30-minute Army standard.
The 2026 CFT is a seven-event continuous test for designated combat specialties. It is graded PASS or FAIL from total completion time—there are no points.
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Calculate Your CFT Result
Enter the total continuous completion time. A time of 30:00 or faster passes; 30:01 or slower does not meet the standard.
Your Army CFT result
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CFT Event Time Calculator
Enter practice time for all seven events to estimate the combined total. These splits are for training analysis only; the official CFT is one continuous test.
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Current 2026 test
What Is the Army Combat Field Test?
The Combat Field Test is a separate Army fitness requirement for Soldiers in designated combat specialties. It measures the ability to complete combat-related tasks through seven exercises performed continuously under one cumulative clock.
The CFT complements the Army Fitness Test. It does not replace the AFT, and there is no requirement to earn points on the CFT because the official result is simply PASS or FAIL.
Every event is completed in the required sequence.
A result of exactly 30:00 passes.
The CFT does not use a 0–600 score.
Individual events are not officially scored by time.
Seven-event sequence
2026 Army CFT Events
The test uses a fixed order. Soldiers must finish each event before moving to the next; inability to complete an event terminates the test as a failure.
| Order | Event | Official requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 1-Mile Run | Opening one-mile run |
| 02 | Dead-Stop Push-Ups | 30 repetitions |
| 03 | 100-Meter Sprint | 100 meters |
| 04 | Sandbag Lifts | 16 lifts of a 40-lb sandbag onto a 65-inch platform |
| 05 | Water Can Carry | 50 meters with two 5-gallon Army water cans weighing 40 lb each |
| 06 | Movement Drill | 25m high crawl followed by a 25m 3–5 second rush |
| 07 | Final 1-Mile Run | Second one-mile run |
Pass / fail method
How Army CFT Scoring Works
The CFT is not a points-based scorecard. The complete sequence is timed as one event, and the cumulative time determines the result.
PASS: 30:00 or faster. FAIL: 30:01 or slower. The time standard is the same regardless of age or sex.
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Do not confuse the tests
Army CFT vs. AFT
The two assessments serve different purposes. Soldiers covered by the CFT policy may need both tests under the applicable annual schedule.
CFT
- Seven events
- One continuous sequence
- PASS / FAIL
- 30-minute standard
- Designated combat specialties
AFT
- Five events
- Points-based scoring
- Age-normed scales
- General and combat standards
- Used across the Army
Policy applicability
Who Must Take the CFT?
The requirement applies to Soldiers serving in 24 designated combat MOSs and AOCs. It should not be presented as a universal test for every Soldier.
Regular Army, AGR, and Reserve Component Soldiers on active-duty orders for 365 days or more in those specialties take one CFT and one AFT record test annually. Other Reserve Component Soldiers in the specialties alternate the tests by calendar year under current guidance.
View the 24 designated combat specialties
Implementation schedule
CFT 2026–2027 Timeline
The Army uses a one-year transition before full administrative consequences begin. Current official information separates the diagnostic implementation phase from record testing.
Designated Soldiers begin diagnostic testing. Failed attempts during the first 365 days do not produce adverse administrative action solely because of the failure.
Testing for record begins. Failure can then trigger current administrative procedures, including flagging and possible reclassification.
Test setup
CFT Uniform and Equipment
Official setup is part of the assessment. Soldiers wear the Army Combat Uniform top and bottom, combat boots, and a brown T-shirt, with no headgear.
Used for 16 lifts onto a 65-inch platform.
Two 5-gallon Army cans weighing 40 lb each.
Required landing height for the sandbag-lift event.
Sequence-specific preparation
How to Prepare for the Army CFT
Preparation should reflect the continuous sequence rather than treating every movement as an isolated maximum effort. Practice transitions and preserve enough capacity for the final run.
Open fast enough to stay on schedule without exhausting the later events.
Practice efficient floor contact and repeatable push-up rhythm.
Learn to accelerate after upper-body fatigue without wasting steps.
Use consistent setup, grip, and platform placement for all 16 repetitions.
Practice posture, grip, and short quick steps with balanced loads.
Make the crawl-to-rush transition smooth and deliberate.
Train running after loaded work so pace does not collapse late.
Use periodic continuous rehearsals to expose transition and pacing problems.
Primary references
Official Army Sources
Use current Army policy, implementation guidance, and authorized personnel as the source of truth for official testing, profiles, waivers, retesting, and personnel actions.
Questions
Army CFT Calculator 2026 FAQ
Is the Army CFT the same as the old ACFT?
No. The 2026 CFT is the Combat Field Test: seven continuous events graded by total time. The former ACFT was replaced by the five-event AFT as the Army test of record.
How many events are in the Army CFT?
Seven events are completed in a fixed sequence, beginning and ending with a one-mile run.
What is the Army CFT passing time?
The entire sequence must be completed in 30:00 or less. Exactly 30:00 passes; 30:01 does not.
Does the Army CFT use points?
No. It is a pass/fail assessment and does not assign individual-event or total points.
Is the CFT standard adjusted for age or sex?
No. The current 30-minute time standard is age- and sex-neutral.
Does the CFT replace the AFT?
No. The CFT is an additional requirement for designated combat specialties and is not a substitute for the AFT.
Who is required to take the CFT?
Current policy applies the CFT to Soldiers serving in 24 designated combat MOSs and AOCs, subject to component, order, profile, and waiver rules.
What happens if I fail the CFT during the 2026 transition?
During the first 365-day implementation period, a failed CFT does not cause administrative or punitive adverse action solely because of the failure, though units still identify readiness gaps and apply current guidance.
When does CFT testing for record begin?
Official Army information states that full implementation and testing for record begin April 17, 2027.
Can I add separate event times to estimate my result?
Yes, the planner on this page can add practice splits. The result is only a training estimate because official event times are not separately scored.
What uniform is required for the CFT?
The directive specifies the Army Combat Uniform top and bottom, combat boots, a brown T-shirt, and no headgear.
How is the 50-meter movement drill performed?
It combines a 25-meter high crawl with a 25-meter 3–5 second rush.