60 97 lbs. Height min weight 17 20 21 27 28 39 40 58 91 lbs. The marine corps weight and body fat standards are health and performance based and not based on appearance. This worksheet will provide a standardized tool for commands to conduct height weight and bcp measurements with the most up to date guidelines implemented. One in four recruits to the military is disqualified according to the national bureau of economic research due to weight related issues. The marine corps.
The marine corps updated their fitness requirements in 2017 which include combat fitness tests physical fitness tests and body fat standards. The marine corps has strict height and weight standards. 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. Hpd is announcing the release of a new height weight bcp worksheet. The weight waiver allowance came into existence in 2009 but this doesnt mean all overweight individuals who meet height requirements are considered. Marines who fall outside the corps height and weight standards wont immediately face the hated tape test due to special new exemptions put in place during the global pandemic.
Marines are considered not within these standards when their body weight and body fat exceed the maximum limits. Click the menu to the right of the screen to view and utilize the worksheet. The weight and read more. 59 94 lbs. However it is considered acceptable not to meet the height and weight standards as long as you meet the services body fat standards. Max weight by age group.