The work that fbi special agents perform is exacting and demanding and it requires a high caliber of individual to successfully fill the role. Agents do have to meet a number of physical and medical requirements given the physically demanding aspects of the job. Then right next to it youll see the minimum weight allowed. If you are 18 years old you will look in the 17 20 age group. However it is considered acceptable not to meet the height and weight standards as long as you meet the services body fat standards. Navy personnel are tested for physical fitness twice a year and even though the requirements get slightly easier the older you are theyre still too strict for you to slack off and stop eating right and exercising.
The marine corps has strict height and weight standards. There is no longer a minimum height requirement. Weight must be proportional to the dog. Use the height and weight chart below to see if you meet the army standards. This is archived material from the federal bureau of investigation fbi website. Multiply your body weight by two to three.
Because of the sensitive nature of this work the fbi has very strict entry requirements in place. That requirement was removed in june 1975 by director clarence kelley. Height requirement for fbi agents. To find you maximum weight go to the column corresponding to your age group. The fbi had a minimum height requirement of 5 7 since it was formed. The most important factor in training is that you must have the strength to endure.
Breed sex weight and height requirements. The fbi fitness app is priced at 999 but has over 40 worth of workouts videos. Basic fbi special agent eligibility requirements. That weight is applied to the ground in every step. In part it helped short men who had been passed over for a single physical issue over which they had no control. The navy has strict height and weight standards that all service members are required to meet.
Many of our nations cities states and local police departments use the same test as the fbi. There can be over 1500 foot strikes in the 15 mile run for most fbi special agents. In its special agents career profile the federal bureau of investigation website doesnt indicate any height requirements for agents. We take great pride in preparing people to serve their country by helping them get fit and meet height and weight standards in order to join. First find your height in inches using the left most column. Improvement in running mechanics comes from consistent lower body strength work.
To qualify for a position as an fbi special agent.