Many recruits lose a lot of weight or put on muscle to attend recruit training. Marine corps below are the marine corps height and weight allowances for recruits to enlist. If height fraction is ½ inch or. To get recruited to the marine corps recruits must meet a set of fitness standards and all marines enlisted or officer must always be physically fit throughout their time as marines. If height fraction is less than ½ inch round down to the nearest inch. This worksheet will provide a standardized tool for commands to conduct height weight and bcp measurements with the most up to date guidelines implemented.

At that height they must weight between 85 and 122 lbs. Marine body fat standards ages 17 25. But before newly enlisted marines ship out to basic training they must meet strict weight requirements referred to as the retention weight standards based on their height. Be sure to get the latest news about the marine corps as well as critical info. It is not uncommon for marines to experience weight gain and increased body fat as a result of decreased physical activity. For male marines age 17 to 26 the body fat limit is 18 percent.

There are different standards for male and female marines. Just like the army navy air force and marines the coast guard has height and weight standards that must be met by anyone thinking of joining. The other factor is body fat and there are limits on body fat percentage based on a marines age. Male marine height and weight standards. The marine corps updated their fitness requirements in 2017 which include combat fitness tests physical fitness tests and body fat standards. The weight and read more.

For use in heightweight tables height measurement will be recorded to the nearest inch. Male marines must be a minimum of 48 tall 56. Mco 61103 8 aug 08 mcbcmap procedural guidance 1. These are the updated 2017 standards. 18 percent ages 26 35. The marine corps has strict height and weight standards.

19 percent ages 36 45. However it is considered acceptable not to meet the height and weight standards as long as you meet the services body fat standards. With that said they do play a vital role in our nations security. Height weight charts. The us coast guard is often not the first branch one thinks of when considering joining the us military. Click the menu to the right of the screen to view and utilize the worksheet.

Hpd is announcing the release of a new height weight bcp worksheet. 20 percent ages 46 and above.

Gallery of Height And Weight Requirements For Marines