How does everybody feel about the update to the PFT and CFT?

I EASed 10 years ago, but it sounds like a good change to me. Running 3 miles is a good test of cardiovascular endurance, but little else. Making the CFT a little more difficult to compensate seems fair. As I understand it, the CFT is a much more realistic test of general fitness with regard to combat effectiveness.

If I'd had 19 minutes I would have scored 300. Best I ever did was 18:30 and that's when I was a lot youger.

some info:
Background
CMC directed DC MRA-led OPT to discuss options and resources for implementing PT NCO concept Oct 2015.
CMC FRAGO 01/2016 “…we will build a cadre of Force Fitness Instructors, assigned at the Company/Battery/Squadron level….NLT end of FY17” TECOM lead/MF in support
FFI Responsibilities
Assist CO/OIC development of unit physical training program that supports mission essential tasks; includes injury prevention and physical performance enhancement across the spectrum of physical preparation.
Assist individual Marines with specialized training programs (e.g. remedial PT, body composition management, nutritional guidance).
Assist sports medicine providers in design and execution of fitness programs for Marines returning to duty from injury or extended periods of limited duty.
0919 Additional MOS
Recommended pre-requisites
NCO or above, 1st class PFT/CFT, Water Survival-Intermediate, and Green Belt
0916 Martial Arts Instructor or 0918 Marine Combat Water Survival Instructor
High Intensity Tactical Training Level II complete
Certified and assigned in writing by CO/OIC
MARADMIN in staffing (release expected in Apr) that will establish Initial Operational Capability
Defines the above 0919 MOS responsibilities and prerequisites
Within 90 days of MARADMIN, requires Company/Battery/Squadron-level FFIs in place for Active Component Operating Forces (intent for 1 FFI per ~200 Marines)
Encourages Supporting Establishment and Reserve Component participation
Additional Structure Required – 3 Officers, 3 Enlisted, 6 Civilians
Full Operational Capability implementation NLT end of FY17
Refine/expand guidance, update documents, and establish “Fitness Center of Excellence”
In the 17-26 Age Group:
31% of males and 29% of females earn maximum points on the Movement to Contact
93% of males and 80% of females earn maximum points on the Ammo Can Lift
Only 4% of males and 4% of females max the 3 Mile Run (<1% of Marines 46+)
89% of males and 70% of females can perform 100 Crunches

Some current standards are either not relevant, not challenging or not attainable

Across the Marine Corps >20% max the CFT, <2% max PFT
Currently:
Male table is the most liberal allowed by DOD
Female table is the strictest allowed by DOD
Body Fat percentages are age adjusted and begin at strictest level allowed by DOD
Body Fat Increases by one percentage point with each increase in age-group (17-26,27-39,40-45,46+)
Recommendations:
Waive height/weight and body fat measurements for 300 PFT/CFT scores (top 10% of Marines)
Allow a 3% point body fat margin of error allowance for high scoring PFT/CFT (top 15% = 295 points or top 25% = 290 points)
Increase max weight allowable for females to 26 BMI
Body Fat increases by one-half percentage point with each increase in age group (twice as many age groups now)
Recognizes increased emphasis on strength training
Taping devices - Devices such as those pictured below are self-tensioning and can be used with one hand – yielding more precise circumference measurements.
Decentralize waiver granting authority from MRA (MM) to first GO in chain of command

NARRATIVE EXAMPLES
PFC Smith, an 18 year old male, did 13 pull-ups, 92 crunches and ran a 23:10 on last years PFT. He scored 65 points on the pull-ups, 92 points on the crunches and 69 points on the run. His total score was 226 making him 1st Class. Under the new system, he would earn 74 points on the pull-ups, 78 points on the crunches and 73 points on the run. His new score is 225 making him 2nd Class.

LCPL Jones, a 21 year old female, ran the Movement to Contact in 3:50, performed 50 Ammo Can Lifts and did the Maneuver Under Fire in 3:30 on last year’s CFT. She earned 91 points for the MTC, 91 points for the ACL and 94 points for the MANUF. Her total score was 276 making her 1st Class. Under the new system, she would earn 73 points for the MTC, 64 points for the ACL and 74 points for the MANUF. Her new score is 211 making her 2nd Class.

Maj Slacker, a 34 year old male, ran the Movement to Contact in 3:52, performed 54 Ammo Can Lifts and did the Maneuver Under Fire in 3:53 on last year’s CFT. He earned 75 points on each event. His total score was 225 making him (just barely) 2nd Class. Under the new system, he fails the MTC by 1 second, fails the ACL by 13 repetitions and fails the MANUF by 23 seconds.

LtCol Adams, a 45 year old male, ran the Movement to Contact in 3:03, performed 100 Ammo Can Lifts and did the Maneuver Under Fire in 2:34 on last year’s CFT. He earned 100 points in all of the events for a perfect 300 CFT. Under the new system, he would earn 70 points for the MTC, 84 points for the ACL and 90 points for the MANUF. His new score is 244 (1st Class).

MGySgt Rivera, a 41 year old female, did 7 pull-ups, 100 crunches and ran a 22:40 on her last PFT. She earned 95 points on the pull-up, 100 points on the crunches and 90 points on the run. Her total score was 285 (1st Class). Under the new system, she would earn 100 points for each event for a perfect 300.