Body fat charts for males. Marines are considered not within these standards when their body weight and body fat exceed the maximum limits. However it is considered acceptable not to meet the height and weight standards as long as you meet the services body fat standards. Marine corps order 61103 wch 1 from. The marine corps. Obesity measured in the military using the tape test.
The standards for weight and body fat in the marines. This worksheet will provide a standardized tool for commands to conduct height weight and bcp measurements with the most up to date guidelines implemented. Tape measure width should be 14 to 58 inch. Dod heightweight standards table 4 dod body composition standards table. Click the menu to the right of the screen to view and utilize the worksheet. Body fat percentages for males between 600 and 645 inches tall.
The marine corps weight and body fat standards are health and performance based and not based on appearance. Commandant of the marine corps. Marine corps heightweight standards for females after entry. Hpd is announcing the release of a new height weight bcp worksheet. 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. The marine corps has strict height and weight standards.