{ "updated": "2026-09-04", "default_branch": "army", "branches": [ { "id": "army", "label": "Army", "standard": { "id": "army", "label": "Army ABCP", "applies_to": "U.S. Army Soldiers and cadets under the Army Body Composition Program public FAQ.", "threshold": 0.55, "threshold_label": "less than 0.55", "comparator": "lt", "reference_only": false, "required_measurements": 3, "maximum_measurements": 3, "measurement_method": "Record height to the nearest 0.50 inch. Measure the waist at the navel three times, rounding each measurement down to the nearest 0.50 inch.", "calculation_method": "Average the three waist measurements to three decimal places, divide that average by height, then disregard digits after the third decimal place without rounding the WHtR.", "confirmation": "A second WHtR measurement by a different team on the same duty day is required before administrative action.", "follow_up": "If the confirmation measurement is still 0.55 or higher, enrollment in ABCP and flagging apply under the public FAQ.", "body_fat_cap_percent": null, "source_summary": "Army Body Composition Program and Standards FAQ, effective July 7, 2026.", "source_urls": [ "https://heightwaist.com/resources/da-form-5500-army-body-composition-screening-july-2026.pdf", "https://heightwaist.com/resources/army-body-composition-program-faq-2026.pdf", "https://www.army.mil/e2/downloads/rv7/tyf/ABCP_FAQ.pdf" ] } }, { "id": "navy", "label": "Navy", "standard": { "id": "navy", "label": "Navy BCA Step 1", "applies_to": "U.S. Navy Sailors under the public MyNavyHR Guide 4 Body Composition Assessment procedures updated in June 2026.", "threshold": 0.55, "threshold_label": "0.5499 or less", "comparator": "lt", "reference_only": false, "required_measurements": 2, "maximum_measurements": 3, "measurement_method": "Measure the waist twice at the umbilicus on bare skin, round each reading down to the nearest 0.50 inch, and take a third reading only if the first two differ by more than one inch.", "calculation_method": "Average the two readings, or the two closest if a third reading is required. Round the average down to the nearest 0.50 inch, divide by height, and truncate the ratio to four decimal places.", "confirmation": "Use NAVPERS 6110/10 and current Navy guidance for official recording and any required Step 2 body composition calculation.", "follow_up": "A reported WHtR of 0.5500 or greater requires the Navy Body Composition Calculation in Step 2.", "body_fat_cap_percent": { "male": 26, "female": 36 }, "source_summary": "MyNavyHR Guide 4, Body Composition Assessment, updated June 2026.", "source_urls": [ "https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Support/Culture%20Resilience/Physical/Guide-4%20Body%20Composition%20Assessment.pdf", "https://heightwaist.com/resources/navpers-6110-10-navy-official-body-composition-assessment-score-sheet-december-2025.pdf" ] } }, { "id": "air_force", "label": "Air Force", "standard": { "id": "air_force", "label": "Air Force WHtR reference check", "applies_to": "U.S. Air Force Airmen under current public Air Force waist-to-height ratio guidance.", "threshold": 0.55, "threshold_label": "0.55 reference, not PFRA pass/fail", "comparator": "lt", "reference_only": true, "required_measurements": 3, "maximum_measurements": 4, "measurement_method": "Measure the waist three times at the midpoint between the lowest rib and top of the hip bone, after a normal exhale. Round each down to half an inch. Take an additional reading if the measurements differ by more than one inch.", "calculation_method": "Average the three closest readings, round the average down to half an inch, divide by height, and truncate the ratio to two decimal places. This calculator does not determine a PFRA score or pass/fail.", "confirmation": "Follow current Air Force and unit guidance for repeat readings, official recording, and any required follow-up.", "follow_up": "AFMAN 36-2905 paragraph 3.15.4.7 requires secondary body-fat assessment when WHtR exceeds 0.55 and PFRA standards are not met. A ratio alone does not determine that outcome.", "body_fat_cap_percent": null, "source_summary": "AFMAN 36-2905, March 24, 2026, paragraphs 3.15.4.2, 3.15.4.5, and 3.15.4.7.", "source_urls": [ "https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a1/publication/afman36-2905/dafman36-2905.pdf" ] } }, { "id": "marine_corps", "label": "Marine Corps", "standard": { "id": "marine_corps", "label": "Marine Corps BCP", "applies_to": "U.S. Marines under the public Marine Corps Body Composition Program guidance effective January 1, 2026.", "threshold": 0.52, "threshold_label": "less than or equal to 0.52", "comparator": "lte", "reference_only": false, "required_measurements": 2, "maximum_measurements": 2, "measurement_method": "Measure the waist twice at the navel using a self-tensioning tape. Record the lower measurement rounded down to the nearest 0.50 inch.", "calculation_method": "Divide the recorded waist measurement by height and compare the WHtR with the Marine Corps standard of 0.52 or less.", "confirmation": "Follow current Marine Corps guidance for body-fat evaluation and administrative steps.", "follow_up": "Marines who exceed the WHtR standard undergo a body-fat evaluation under current Marine Corps policy.", "body_fat_cap_percent": null, "source_summary": "Marine Corps Body Composition Program Standards, effective January 1, 2026.", "source_urls": [ "https://www.marines.mil/News/Press-Releases/Press-Release-Display/Article/4414812/marine-corps-revises-body-composition-standards/", "https://www.fitness.marines.mil/BCP_Standards/", "https://www.fitness.marines.mil/Portals/211/Waist%20to%20Height%20Evaluation%20Worksheet_1.xlsx" ] } }, { "id": "space_force", "label": "Space Force", "standard": { "id": "space_force", "label": "Space Force BCA", "applies_to": "U.S. Space Force Guardians under SPFMAN 36-2905.", "threshold": 0.55, "threshold_label": "less than 0.55", "comparator": "lt", "reference_only": false, "required_measurements": 3, "maximum_measurements": 3, "measurement_method": "Using a spring-loaded tape at about four ounces of tension, take three waist measurements at the umbilicus with the tape horizontal and record each at the end of a normal exhale.", "calculation_method": "Average the three closest measurements, round down to the nearest 0.50 inch, divide by height in like units, and truncate the WHtR to two decimal places.", "confirmation": "Use DAF Form 108 and current Space Force guidance for official recording, disputes, and follow-up.", "follow_up": "Guardians with WHtR of 0.55 or greater receive a further body-fat evaluation under SPFMAN 36-2905.", "body_fat_cap_percent": { "male": 26, "female": 36 }, "source_summary": "SPFMAN 36-2905, Body Composition Assessment, September 26, 2025.", "source_urls": [ "https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/sf_s1/publication/spfman36-2905/spfman36-2905.pdf", "https://heightwaist.com/resources/daf-form-108-air-force-space-force-fitness-education-intervention-march-2026.pdf" ] } }, { "id": "coast_guard", "label": "Coast Guard", "standard": { "id": "joint_public_default", "label": "Department-wide reference for Coast Guard", "applies_to": "Informational reference for Coast Guard users, not a Coast Guard compliance determination.", "threshold": 0.55, "threshold_label": "0.55 department-wide reference, not Coast Guard compliance", "comparator": "lt", "reference_only": true, "required_measurements": 1, "maximum_measurements": 1, "measurement_method": "Measure waist parallel to the floor at the midpoint between the last palpable rib and the top of the iliac crest, typically at or just above the belly button.", "calculation_method": "Record measurements in inches rounded down to the nearest 0.5 inch, then divide waist by height.", "confirmation": "For official evaluation, use the Coast Guard Body Composition Program and your unit evaluator.", "follow_up": "This is an informational department-wide reference, not a Coast Guard compliance decision. The Coast Guard Body Composition Program controls official evaluation and follow-up.", "body_fat_cap_percent": null, "source_summary": "Coast Guard Body Composition Program; January 2026 department-wide WHtR reference.", "source_urls": [ "https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/military/Body-Composition-Program/", "https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jan/12/2003855613/-1/-1/1/ADDITIONAL-GUIDANCE-ON-MILITARY-FITNESS-STANDARDS.PDF" ] } } ], "public_assets": [ { "id": "da-form-5500", "title": "DA Form 5500, Army Body Composition Screening and Assessment Worksheet", "alternate_name": "DA FORM 5500, JUL 2026", "description": "Army worksheet for recording height, three waist measurements, average waist, WHtR, confirmation measurements, and compliance with Army standards.", "url": "https://heightwaist.com/resources/da-form-5500-army-body-composition-screening-july-2026.pdf", "type": "application/pdf", "form_number": "DA Form 5500", "edition": "July 2026", "service": [ "United States Army" ], "about": [ "Army Body Composition Program", "waist-to-height ratio", "WHtR", "Army body composition screening" ], "dynamic_pdf_requires_adobe_reader": false, "public": true }, { "id": "navpers-6110-10", "title": "NAVPERS 6110/10, Official Body Composition Assessment Score Sheet", "alternate_name": "NAVPERS 6110/10, DEC 2025", "description": "Official U.S. Navy Body Composition Assessment score sheet for recording height, weight, waist measurement, WHtR results, and required follow-up assessment data.", "url": "https://heightwaist.com/resources/navpers-6110-10-navy-official-body-composition-assessment-score-sheet-december-2025.pdf", "type": "application/pdf", "form_number": "NAVPERS 6110/10", "edition": "December 2025", "service": [ "United States Navy" ], "about": [ "Navy Body Composition Assessment", "waist-to-height ratio", "WHtR", "Navy BCA score sheet" ], "dynamic_pdf_requires_adobe_reader": true, "public": true }, { "id": "daf-form-108", "title": "DAF Form 108, Department of the Air Force Fitness Education and Intervention Processing", "alternate_name": "DAF FORM 108, MAR 2026", "description": "Department of the Air Force form used for fitness education and intervention processing by the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, including body composition program actions.", "url": "https://heightwaist.com/resources/daf-form-108-air-force-space-force-fitness-education-intervention-march-2026.pdf", "type": "application/pdf", "form_number": "DAF Form 108", "edition": "March 2026", "service": [ "United States Air Force", "United States Space Force" ], "about": [ "Air Force body composition", "Space Force body composition", "fitness education", "fitness intervention" ], "dynamic_pdf_requires_adobe_reader": true, "public": true }, { "id": "uscg-body-composition-screening", "title": "U.S. Coast Guard Record of Body Composition Screening", "alternate_name": "USCG Body Composition Pilot Screening Form", "description": "U.S. Coast Guard form for recording weight, circumference value, abdominal circumference, body-fat screening, and overall body composition compliance. 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