CFT Calculator — Combat Fitness Test
Calculate your Combat Fitness Test (CFT) grade for Indian Army and paramilitary forces.
Tactical March Time (5 miles / ~8 km)
min
sec
Ammo Can Lifts (30 lb, 2 minutes)
reps
300m Shuttle Run Time
min
sec
Casualty Drag (completed sets)
sets
Combat Readiness Grade
Good
Tactical March (75:00)
Good
Ammo Can Lifts (60 reps)
Good
300m Shuttle (1:20)
Good
Casualty Drag (3 sets)
Average
What is the CFT?
The Combat Fitness Test (CFT) evaluates a soldier's ability to perform physically demanding tasks under simulated combat conditions. It is a more advanced and operationally realistic test compared to the standard Physical Fitness Test (PFT). Indian Army and paramilitary forces use CFT to assess combat readiness.
CFT Events
- Tactical March (5 miles / ~8 km): A timed march in full combat gear, testing endurance and load-bearing capacity.
- Ammo Can Lifts: Overhead pressing a 30 lb ammunition can for 2 minutes — simulates re-loading and supply tasks.
- 300m Shuttle Run: A 300-metre sprint with direction changes, simulating tactical movement on the battlefield.
- Casualty Drag: Dragging a simulated casualty a set distance, testing functional strength under pressure.
Standard Benchmarks
| Event | Outstanding | Good | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tactical March (5 mi) | ≤ 70:00 | ≤ 80:00 | ≤ 90:00 |
| Ammo Can Lifts | ≥ 80 reps | ≥ 60 reps | ≥ 40 reps |
| 300m Shuttle Run | ≤ 1:10 | ≤ 1:20 | ≤ 1:35 |
| Casualty Drag | ≥ 5 sets | ≥ 4 sets | ≥ 3 sets |