Combat Fitness Test

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A Combat Fitness Test is a test of fitness administered by the British Army and designed to assess soldiers' lower and upper body strength. The test involves a very fast march at 15 minutes per mile (almost running), in full combat gear including weapon, across rough terrain and roads. The distance covered and the exact weight of the equipment depends on the soldiers' unit but is usually between 6 and 8 miles and 15kg to 35kg.

Typically 'Teeth Arm' infantry units will carry the most weight along with special forces. "Support Arm" Units such as the Engineers, Logistics and Artillery Units carry a lower amount of weight. "Service Arm" Units such as The Dental Corps, Adjutant Generals Corps carry the the next lowest. Finally female soldiers carry the least amount of weight.