Combat Arms PFT & CFT Requirements

Higher minimum standards that apply to Marines in designated combat arms MOSs.

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Scoring standard: MCO 6100.13 (current version) · Data verified: November 2026. Combat arms MOS designations and specific minimums are set by Marine Corps Order. Always verify your applicable requirements through your chain of command and official publications. See Disclaimer.

What Are Combat Arms MOSs?

The Marine Corps designates certain Military Occupational Specialties (MOSs) as "combat arms" roles. These are primary infantry and direct combat positions that require a higher baseline physical standard due to the nature of their duties.

Examples of typically-designated combat arms MOS fields include:

  • 0300 field — Infantry (Rifleman, Machine Gunner, Mortarman, etc.)
  • 0321 — Reconnaissance Marine
  • 0370 — Special Operations Officer (MARSOC)
  • 0372 / 0373 — Critical Skills Operator / Special Operations Capabilities Specialist
  • 0800 field — Field Artillery
  • 1800 field — Tanks / Assault Amphibious Vehicles
  • 8156 — Marine Raider (MARSOC)
⚠️ The official list of designated combat arms PMOSs is set by Marine Corps Order and may change. This list is for general reference only. Verify your specific PMOS designation through your command and applicable MCO.

CFT — Combat Arms Minimum: 210 Points

Applies to designated combat arms PMOSs

Marines assigned to designated combat arms Primary MOSs (PMOSs) must achieve a minimum CFT score of 210 points, calculated using male age-normed scoring tables — regardless of the Marine's sex. This is a higher bar than the standard 120-point minimum.

Standard CFT Minimum
120 pts
3rd Class (all other Marines)
Combat Arms Minimum
210 pts
Male age-normed scoring

A combat arms Marine who scores between 120 and 209 on the CFT meets the standard 3rd Class passing threshold but does not meet the combat arms minimum. Our calculators flag this condition clearly when you select "Yes" for combat arms MOS.

PFT — Combat Arms Context

Combat arms Marines are subject to the same general PFT event requirements and scoring tables as all other Marines. The standard PFT classifications (1st, 2nd, 3rd Class) apply, with the same 150-point minimum and 40-point-per-event minimums.

However, combat arms MOSs often have additional physical screening requirements beyond the PFT — such as the Physical Screening Test (PST) for MARSOC pipelines or specific unit standards set by commanding officers. These additional requirements are beyond the scope of this calculator.

How Our Calculator Handles Combat Arms

Both the homepage CFT calculator and the Marine Fitness Calculator include a "Combat Arms MOS?" toggle. When set to Yes:

  • The calculator applies the 210-point minimum threshold to your CFT result.
  • If your score is between 120–209, a clear warning is shown indicating the combat arms minimum was not met.
  • The scoring tables themselves (per-event points) remain the same — only the minimum threshold changes.