Keeping within the weights and height standards of the army is a must for both active duty and reserve soldier. However best guess is that the height and weight standards will remain largely unchanged from the october 2017 fm 7 22 height and weight standards. Army physical requirements body fat calculator note. Male height and weight standards. Use the height and weight chart below to see if you meet the army standards. Apft height and weight standards the army has not yet published the new height and weight standards that will go with the new army combat readiness test acrt.
First find your height in inches using the left most column. Male height and weight standards. It addresses body composition standards programs for the overly fat and related administrative actions. If you are 18 years old you will look in the 17 20 age group column. Related article how to lose weight for the military. There you will find the maximum weight allowed for your height in your age group.
Then right next to it youll see the minimum weight allowed. To find you maximum weight go to the column corresponding to your age group. Here is a calculator to measure your height and weight requirements as you prepare for basic combat training. Soldiers will meet army body composition standards as prescribed in this regulation for the individual and collective benefit to themselves their unit and the entire army. Injury from weight bearing activity and are more likely to perform at an optimal level. Height range is 50 to 68 males and 410 to 68 for females.
The amount of fat on the body when expressed as a percentage of total body weight is referred to as the percent body fat. The armys weight control program is described in ar 600 9. The minimum age is 17. Your 30 day plan more often the physical activities of the army ensure their weight and body fat composition stays within limits.