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Air Force Body Composition Standards: BCA Chart & WHtR

Combat Fitness

Published on: 30/03/2026

Air Force body composition standards explained: BCA chart, tape test procedure, WHtR threshold (0.55), body fat by age and gender, BCP, and exemptions.

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Marine Corps Height & Weight Standards: Charts & Limits

Combat Fitness

Published on: 24/02/2026

Marine Corps height and weight standards explained: the chart maximums, body fat limits (18% male, 26% female), and how the tape test works. Read on.

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