Both height and weight measurements are rounded up or down to the nearest whole digit. Male recruits age. Height in inches minimum weight age 17 20 maximum weight age 21 27 maximum weight age 28 39 maximum weight age 40 maximum weight. For instance if your weight is 1196lbs the official weight that will be noted down will be 120lbs. 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. Measuring over 80 inches tall.
Add 6 pounds per inch for males and 5 pounds per inch for females. A list of all 159 army jobs. Army weight standards for women. Related article army mos list. Max weight by age group. Body composition is the amount of body fat a soldier has in comparison to their total body mass.
A comparison of maximum allowable height weight and percent body fat for new recruits as compared to the standards for active duty soldiers shows the difference in standards. Height min weight 17 20 21 27 28 39 40 58 91 lbs. If the height fraction is 12 inch or greater round up. All measurements will be taken in the apft uniform. To be eligible to enlist in the army you must meet the height and weight requirements for your age. Weight should be measured and recorded to the nearest pound.
The rounding off depends on whether it is more or less than 5lb or inch.
Gallery of Army Initial Entry Height Weight
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