Being aware of what your student’s body fat percentage is during the application process is key, and the methodology that the academies use to calculate body fat percentage. Many candidates who exceed the weight limits are below the body fat percentage requirements, as many are athletes. If your student is below the maximum allowable body fat below in this table, you meet standardsĮxceeding Service Academy Weight Standards May Mean an Applicant is Simply Muscular!.
Use a calculator that uses the neck, waist, and hip measurement method to determine body fat percentage.Step 2: Take measurements to determine body fat percentage (only if you don’t fall within the acceptable weight range) Yes – Your student meets standards! You’re done!.Does your student fall within these ranges?.Step 1: Review the acceptable weight ranges for each Academy below Does your Student Meet the Height and Weight Requirements? Make sure to know where you fall in the ranges below for each Service Academy so you can plan accordingly. If your student’s weight exceeds the allowable limit for each academy, they will be asked to provide measurements so each admissions team can estimate body fat percentage.
Your student’s height and weight are measured during their DoDMERB physical as well as during the Candidate Fitness Assessment. DoDMERB will usually highlight that you are over the weight requirements and then the admissions team will address the issue. Typically, being underweight is much less of an issue than being overweight. However, there is a key element that isn’t talked about much until it becomes an issue: height and weight requirements.Ī lot of candidates don’t have to consider this requirement, but in some cases, either extreme for height and weight can cause an issue. When many applicants think about the physical requirements for admission into a Service Academy, they traditionally think about the fitness aspect.
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