Help me get into optimal shape (for the marines), without overdoing it...

I hope to join a marine officers training program about 8 months from now. I want to be in optimal shape by then. I’ve already cut my diet down to absolutely no processed foods; mostly vegetables, lean meats (grilled chicken and salmon), and some fruit. No dairy at all, and reduced grains (brown rice, bread) I eat 1200-1500 calories a day. Currently I weigh 143 lbs, I’m 5’4, female. I want to be at 120lbs ASAP. My exercise routine right now is 3 days of interval training, 3 days of strength training (alternating between the two each day), and then every Sunday I play a military simulation sport (airsoft) for around 6 hours (I consider this my rest day). I’ve consistently interval trained for a month, the strength training hasn’t been consistent, but will be starting now.

I’m wondering if I should start doing a jog every morning (distance training) or should I give my body rest from cardio because of the high intensity interval training? It feels like I could be doing more. Also should I strength train multiple times a day, or increase the length of the training, or increase the intensity of training, to get more results? (right now the strength workout is about 45 minutes long; the interval training is 30 minutes long).

I’m willing to push physically as hard as possible, but only if it’s optimal for my long-term health.
 
Don't just work for the minimum run time, minimum sit-ups, and minimum pull-ups. Strive for more. You'll get in shape once you're actually there, at least I think, you said you're going into officers, not exactly sure how that works, I only know about enlisted.
 
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