First find your height in inches using the left most column. Male height and weight standards. These measurements are taken in stocking feet with your chin parallel to the floor. Then right next to it youll see the minimum weight allowed. The army calculates your ideal target weight using your height as a basis. Here is a calculator to measure your height and weight requirements as you prepare for basic combat training.
For armed forces female applicants the cause for rejection to the us. Therefore if you fall outside this range you will be rejected. The minimum age is 17. If you are 18 years old you will look in the 17 20 age group column. The ideal height range for male applicants to the armed forces is between 60 inches and 80 inches. For example if youre a female candidate between the ages of 17 and 20 the age of a typical recruit and 60 inches tall your target weight ranges from 97 to 128 pounds.
There you will find the maximum weight allowed for your height in your age group. Mcconville the vice chief of staff of the army. Army enlistment weight requirements soldiers perform pull ups as part of a physical training pt event during a 2019 visit from gen. Use the height and weight chart below to see if you meet the army standards. Army physical requirements body fat calculator. Here is a look at the height weight and body fat standards for enlistment in the branches of the us military the marines army air force and navy.
Height range is 50 to 68 males and 410 to 68 for females. Military is height less than 58 inches and more than 80 inches. To find you maximum weight go to the column corresponding to your age group.