U.S. Marine Corps recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion conduct a fire man carry during the maneuver under fire portion of the combat fitness test aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 10, 2026. The CFT was specifically designed to evaluate strength, stamina, agility and coordination. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Cpl. Noelia Vazquez)
Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct their Combat Fitness Test (CFT) on Marine Corps Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 10, 2026. The CFT is designed to evaluate all Marines’ functional fitness levels related to operational demands. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales)
