2 17 and. For most army jobs theres enough physical activity involved to ensure that a soldiers weight and body fat composition stays low but for those assigned to desk duty its best to get into a regular physical fitness regimen to. The army body fat calculator is based on the us. There you will find the maximum weight allowed for your height in your age group. 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. To find you maximum weight go to the column corresponding to your age group.
Keeping within the height and weight standards of the army are mandatory for all active duty and reserve soldiers. Weight for height table screening table weight page 21. Army is failing to meet the standard height and weight requirement set by the us. First find your height in inches using the left most column. Army standards of medical fitness published on june 27th 2019this calculator will determine body fat percentage and whether the calculated body fat percentage is in compliance with the army recruitment standard the standard after entry into the army or the most stringent standard of being in compliance with the. Apart from medical reasons one primary cause of disqualification as a potential recruit to the us.
Body composition is the amount of body fat a soldier has in comparison to their total body mass. Then right next to it youll see the minimum weight allowed. Although there is a weight waiver provided that allows overweight people to enlist and lose weight while in basic training height requirement remains unchanged. If you are 18 years old you will look in the 17 20 age group column. Army body fat calculator. Soldiers will meet army body.
To be eligible to enlist in the army you must meet the height and weight requirements for your age. Height max weight by age. Min weight 17 20 21 27 28 39 40 58. Weight for height table screening table weight. Male height and weight standards. O clarifies guidance regarding performing proper height weight and body circumference methodology paras.
Summary of army body composition program related actions counseling and evaluations page 11 table b1. Injury from weight bearing activity and are more likely to perform at an optimal level. Use the height and weight chart below to see if you meet the army standards. Height in inches minimum weight age 17 20 maximum weight age 21 27 maximum weight age 28 39 maximum weight age 40 maximum weight. Army weight standards for women.