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Marine Corps Boot Camp Schedule (Updated for 2020)
Marine Corps Boot Camp consist of four main phases. Every single enlisted Marine that serves on active duty has to go through this rigorous training, and only those who make it through earn the title United States Marine. Think you have what it takes? How
Is Marine boot camp harder than the Army?
Marine Corps recruit training is the longest and most intense of the military branches.
Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test
The purpose of the Combat Fitness Test is to test physical fitness in regards to operational needs. During combat, Marines must be able to sprint short distances, carry ammunition, and even each other if wounded. The CFT is designed to test your ability to do
Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test (PFT) | Fitness Fundamentals
Physical fitness is essential to the combat effectiveness of the Marine Corps. Every Marine is required to maintain a high level of fitness regardless of age, gender, or Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). The Marine Corps also considers physical fitness an important part of leadership. As