Soldiers who exceed the maximum weight shown on the charts below during an exam will be measured for body fat content. To find you maximum weight go to the column corresponding to your age group. Army physical requirements body fat calculator note. If you are 18 years old you will look in the 17 20 age group column. If you do not meet the initial heightweight requirements the army uses a calculation based on your abdominal and neck measurements to determine your. Apart from medical reasons one primary cause of disqualification as a potential recruit to the us.
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. Army is failing to meet the standard height and weight requirement set by the us. There you will find the maximum weight allowed for your height in your age group. 2 18. Although there is a weight waiver provided that allows overweight people to enlist and lose weight while in basic training height requirement remains unchanged. Height range is 50 to 68 males and 410 to 68 for females.
Under the awcp you will be required to weigh in at least once every six months. 2 17 and. View the current awcp height for weight chart. O clarifies guidance regarding performing proper height weight and body circumference methodology paras. The armys weight control program ensures every soldier is healthy physically fit and combat ready. Then right next to it youll see the minimum weight allowed.
O updates website for the online us. Army public health center technical guide 358 paras 36. First find your height in inches using the left most column. The program requires you to meet specific weight standards which are based on their height weight and gender. The minimum age is 17. A 2a figs 3 1 3.
Male height and weight standards. Here is a calculator to measure your height and weight requirements as you prepare for basic combat training.