Combat Fitness

It is indeed a curious thing. The physical fitness test has been found at fault because it became an end where it was once a means. Rather than existing to measure the fitness of Marines we started to train to the standard and to train for no other purpose than the standard.

Enter the new CFT.

The combat fitness test aims to provide course correction. But there is a slippery slope on which we can all stumble. Don't get wrapped around the axle on the test itself. Examine the common threads throughout the test and train to those requirements. We, the Marines, have identified that combat places stresses on the body for which "fit" Marines may not be prepared, unless specifically prepared through training to combat conditions.

Expect the unexpected, last Wednesday was a good primer. Writ large, we will make changes to our PT schedule in type and scope.

The only constant is change, the only easy day was yesterday.

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-L CO