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. The marine corps weight and body fat standards are health and performance based and not based on appearance. The standards for weight and body fat in the marines. 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.
However it is considered acceptable not to meet the height and weight standards as long as you meet the services body fat standards. The marine corps has strict height and weight standards. Obesity measured in the military using the tape test. Marines are considered not within these standards when their body weight and body fat exceed the maximum limits. Body fat percentages for males between 600 and 645 inches tall. Marine corps order 61103 wch 1 from.
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. Body fat charts for males. Marine corps heightweight standards for females after entry. Commandant of the marine corps.