Is the CFT conducted indoors, outdoors, or both?

The Combat Fitness Test (CFT) is traditionally conducted outdoors due to the nature of its components, which are designed to simulate combat-related activities. Conducting the CFT outdoors allows for a realistic environment where Marines can perform exercises such as the 880-yard run, ammunition can carry, and other physically demanding tasks that require space and varied terrain.

While there are provisions for performing the test in alternative locations under specific circumstances, the standard and expected practice is outdoors to closely replicate the physical demands faced in combat situations. Options indicating indoor conduct do not reflect the foundational principles of the CFT, which emphasize the importance of outdoor training conditions.