First find your height in inches using the left most column. 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 Enlistment Requirements The Hard Truth
New height and weight standards usmc. The minimum and maximum weight standards are general guidelines for the average marine. For instance a recruit who is between 17 and 20 years with a height of 60 inches should not exceed 120lbs. New recruits have a higher weight limit than those already serving in the military. This calculator is up to date with the most recent changes to mco 610013a ch2 including the addition of the plank. To find you maximum weight go to the column corresponding to your age group. The marine corps updated their fitness requirements in 2017 which include combat fitness tests physical fitness tests and body fat standards.
This worksheet will provide a standardized tool for commands to conduct height weight and bcp measurements with the most up to date guidelines implemented. Check out the new link to the official mctims pftcft calculator on the right side of the screen. Source mco 61103 8 dec 2016. For females and 139lbs for males. Hpd is announcing the release of a new height weight bcp worksheet. To get recruited to the marine corps recruits must meet a set of fitness standards and all marines enlisted or officer must always be physically fit throughout their time as marines.
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. Click the menu to the right of the screen to view and utilize. Mco 61103 8 aug 08 mcbcmap procedural guidance 1. Marines are considered not within these standards when their body weight and body fat exceed the maximum limits. It is not uncommon for marines to experience weight gain and increased body fat as a result of decreased physical activity. Marine corps physical fitness.
Then right next to it youll see the minimum weight allowed. The weight and read more. If you are 18 years old you will look in the 17 20 age group column. The marine corps. The marine corps has strict height and weight standards. Bodybuilders or heavier built men and women may be over the maximum.
The marine corps weight and body fat standards are health and performance based and not based on appearance.