The Marine Corps has announced that revisions have been made to its physical fitness program, to include the Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Combat Fitness Test (CFT) and the Body Composition Program (BCP). Changes to BCP will take effect immediately, while PFT and CFT changes will be implemented starting Jan. 1, 2017. Immediate changes to the BCP include an increase in the height and weight standards for females. Marines scoring 285 and higher on both the PFT and CFT will now be exempt from height and weight standards. Marines who score between 250 and 284 will have their maximum body fat percentage increased by one percent. For more information, visit the USMC Fitness website.
For more military-level fitness guides and tips, visit the Military.com Fitness Center.
