Topic: United States Marine Corp. weight requirements

Chyllaxen · February 7th, 2006

Male requirements

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/marin...weightmale.htm

Female Requirements

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/marin...ightfemale.htm

-Chyllaxen

jedi078 · February 7th, 2006

Adding the body fat percentages might be a help. The reason the body fat percantage is used because muscle weighs more then fat. You would have Marines placed on a remedial PT program (to lose the excess weight) who really didn't need to lose the fat, because all the "excess" weight was muscle.

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/marin...weightmale.htm

"Only if the Marine exceeds the allowable weight on the chart, they are measured for body-fat. If they exceed the body-fat allowance, then the Marine is enrolled in the Body Composition Program - formerlly known as the "Weight Control Program." If the Marine is over the weight on the chart, but meets the body-fat standard, they are considered to be within the required standards, and no further action is taken.
Body Fat Standards for Marines are:

Male - Not to exceed 18 percent.
Females - Not to exceed 26 percent.

Note: If the Marine Scores a First Class on the Fitness Test, the body fat standards are:

Male - Not to exceed 22 percent
Females - Not to exceed 30 percent

If the Marine fails to lose the required weight/body fat while enrolled in the Body Composition Program, they can ultimately be discharged from the United States Marine Corps."

MilidarUSMC · February 7th, 2006

new rule as well, Marines who are serving right now in theater can be exempt of the PCP if the unit wants.

Chyllaxen · February 7th, 2006

my mistake i must admit my sources arent very reliable...thx

therise21 · February 8th, 2006

i noticed that there were minimum weight requirements for the marines, but when i looked on the army height and weight chart there werent. i am a male, and 5'11", and weigh about 148 lbs. might this be a problem?

PJ24 · February 8th, 2006

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Originally Posted by therise21

i noticed that there were minimum weight requirements for the marines, but when i looked on the army height and weight chart there werent. i am a male, and 5'11", and weigh about 148 lbs. might this be a problem?

It took some hunting, but I finally found one with the min. requirements on it for ya:

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/armyjoin/l/blintweightmale.htm

At 71", 127lbs is your minimum. You're a skinny guy, but not too skinny for the green machine.

therise21 · February 8th, 2006

i prefer the term "wiry"

February 7th, 2006	Post 1
Chyllaxen Optio Gear	Post; United States Marine Corp. weight requirements Male requirements http://usmilitary.about.com/od/marin...weightmale.htm Female Requirements http://usmilitary.about.com/od/marin...ightfemale.htm -Chyllaxen Last edited by RnderSafe; February 7th, 2006 at 11:13. Reason: Always provide a link to your source.

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jedi078 Optio	Adding the body fat percentages might be a help. The reason the body fat percantage is used because muscle weighs more then fat. You would have Marines placed on a remedial PT program (to lose the excess weight) who really didn't need to lose the fat, because all the "excess" weight was muscle. http://usmilitary.about.com/od/marin...weightmale.htm "Only if the Marine exceeds the allowable weight on the chart, they are measured for body-fat. If they exceed the body-fat allowance, then the Marine is enrolled in the Body Composition Program - formerlly known as the "Weight Control Program." If the Marine is over the weight on the chart, but meets the body-fat standard, they are considered to be within the required standards, and no further action is taken. Body Fat Standards for Marines are: Male - Not to exceed 18 percent. Females - Not to exceed 26 percent. Note: If the Marine Scores a First Class on the Fitness Test, the body fat standards are: Male - Not to exceed 22 percent Females - Not to exceed 30 percent If the Marine fails to lose the required weight/body fat while enrolled in the Body Composition Program, they can ultimately be discharged from the United States Marine Corps." __________________ \"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don\'t have that problem\". Ronald Reagan, President of the United States; 1985

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MilidarUSMC Centurion Gear	new rule as well, Marines who are serving right now in theater can be exempt of the PCP if the unit wants. __________________ \"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don\'t have that problem.\" Ronald Reagan 1985

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therise21 Centurion Gear	i noticed that there were minimum weight requirements for the marines, but when i looked on the army height and weight chart there werent. i am a male, and 5'11", and weigh about 148 lbs. might this be a problem? __________________ your flaws are your perfection.

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Chyllaxen Optio Gear	my mistake i must admit my sources arent very reliable...thx

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therise21 Centurion Gear	i prefer the term "wiry"

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