Body composition is the amount of body fat a soldier has in comparison to their total body mass. Male height and weight standards.
Appendix E Recent Changes To The U S Army Standards Body
Army weight height chart. Soldiers are weighed at least twice per year usually in conjunction with the army physical fitness test to ensure they meet army standards for weight and fitness. If you are 18 years old you will look in the 17 20 age group column. Use the height and weight chart below to see if you meet the army standards. Army height weight charts from ar 600 9. Here are a couple of charts showing the set standards for height and weight for men and women. If the height fraction is 12 inch or greater round up.
Then right next to it youll see the minimum weight allowed. Army height and weight standards for men. There you will find the maximum weight allowed for your height in your age group. Weight will be measured and recorded to the nearest pound. To find you maximum weight go to the column corresponding to your age group. Both height and weight will be officially taken at the military entrance.
Exceeding army body fat standards soldiers who exceed the maximum weight shown on the charts below during an exam will be measured for body fat content. With that in mind lets show you the height and weight requirements for joining the us. To be eligible to enlist in the army you must meet the height and weight requirements for your age. Weight for height table screening table weight male. If you are over the prescribed weight for your height you can still qualify by being below the specified body fat for your age based on standards. First find your height in inches using the left most column.