So people can actually fail the maximum allowed weight for the military for his her height as long as they are more lean muscle than body fat. If they exceed the armys body fat standards theyll be put on a weight management program which provides guidance to lose weight at a healthy pace.
Marine Corps Weight And Fitness Requirements
Height and weight chart for army enlistment. Mcconville the vice chief of staff of the army. Use the height and weight chart below to see if you meet the army standards. 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. Army enlistment weight requirements soldiers perform pull ups as part of a physical training pt event during a 2019 visit from gen. Body composition is the amount of body fat a soldier has in comparison to their total body mass. If you are 18 years old you will look in the 17 20 age group column.
If the height fraction is less than 12 inch round down. Soldiers who exceed the maximum weight shown on the charts below during an exam will be measured for body fat content. First find your height in inches using the left most column. Add 6 pounds per inch for males and 5 pounds per inch for females measuring over 80 inches tall. Then right next to it youll see the minimum weight allowed. To be eligible to enlist in the army you must meet the height and weight requirements for your age.
If you fail the height weight charts. There you will find the maximum weight allowed for your height in your age group. Brthe additional test is a circumference test where body fat is measured by a series of. If the height fraction is 12 inch or greater round up. To find you maximum weight go to the column corresponding to your age group. Weight should be measured and recorded to the nearest pound.
All measurements will be taken in the apft uniform. Male height and weight standards. Us military enlistment height and weights standards.