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Your body fat percentage refers to the amount of fat present in your body as a percentage. When a member of the united states army weighs more than the armys acceptable weight standards a tape test is administered to determine body fat percentage. It includes both essential fat and storage fat. Army body fat standards allowable percentage for reqruits and active personnel and advice for reducing body fat. To be eligible to enlist in the army you must meet the height and weight requirements for your age. Calculate the percentage of body fat you have based on the us.

Individual is in compliance with army standards. Repeat three times then average to the. Check all that apply. The storage body fat accumulates when excess energy or calories are consumed this is the type of fat you can safely reduce to either lose. Army standards of medical fitness published on june 27th 2019. Soldiers will meet army body.

Essential body fat is found in your nerves bone marrow and organs and cannot be lost without negative side effects. With desirable body fat percentages generally exhibit increased muscular strength and endurance are less likely to sustain injury from weight bearing activity and are more likely to perform at an optimal level. Free online body fat calculator and information about the us. Two members of the unit will be utilized in the taking of measurements one to place the tape measure and determine measurements the other to assure proper placement and tension of the tape as well as to record the measurement on the worksheet da form 5500 body fat content worksheet male and da form 5501 body fat content worksheet female. Is not in compliance with the standards. Check all that apply.

This is the soldiers percent body fat. To the nearest 050 inch. Body composition is the amount of body fat a soldier has in comparison to their total body mass. Body fat assessment failure within 36 months of release from army body composition program 314 page 16 pregnancy 315 page 16 hospitalization 316 page 16. Occasionally the test might also be given if a unit commander or supervisor feels that an individuals appearance suggests excessive body fat. Measure abdomen at the level of the navel belly button round down.

You need to know your height neck waist and hip circumference. Individual is in compliance with army standards. Body fat content worksheet male for use of this form see ar 600 9. This calculator will determine body fat percentage and whether the calculated body fat percentage is in compliance with the army recruitment standard the standard after entry into the army or the most stringent standard of being in compliance with the department of defense goal. Measure with a tape and enter data in inches feet and pounds or in cm. Recommended monthly weight loss is 3 8 lbs or 1.

The proponent agency is dcs g 1. The army body fat calculator is based on the us. Enter the body fat value that intercepts with the circumference value and height. If you are over the prescribed weight for your height you can still qualify by being below the specified body fat for your age based on standards. Figure b 2 percent fat estimation for women.