MOS 12BEngineer Branch350 Pts Mandatory
12B Combat Engineer Fitness Standards
12B Combat Engineers provide critical mobility, counter-mobility, and survivability on the battlefield. They are subject to the mandatory sex-neutral 350-point AFT standard and the annual 30-minute Combat Field Test (CFT).
AFT PASSING FLOOR350 PtsSex-neutral male scale
CFT MAX TIME30:007 continuous tactical stations
TARGET DEADLIFT320+ lbsHeavy bridging & cratering charges
TAPE EXEMPTION465 PtsWaives mandatory AR 600-9 tape test
Flagship AFT Engine12B READY
Calculate Your 12B Score on the Master AFT Engine
Enter your raw reps and times to verify compliance against the 12B 350-point threshold.
Understanding 12B Combat Engineer Physical Demands
Combat engineers routinely lift 40-pound cratering charges, transport heavy Bangalore torpedoes, construct wire obstacles, and position massive steel Bailey bridge components under hostile fire. Strong posterior chain recruitment (MDL) and grip strength (SDC kettlebell carry) are essential to prevent spinal injuries during heavy mechanical breaching.