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Marine Requirements for Males: USMC Enlistment 2026

Combat Fitness

Published on: 30/03/2026

Marine requirements for males in 2026: IST minimums, AFQT score, height and weight standards, tattoo and medical rules, and how to prep before recruiter contact.

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Army Height & Weight Standards: Replaced by WHtR in 2026

Combat Fitness

Published on: 14/02/2026

The Army scrapped height and weight tables on July 7, 2026. WHtR under 0.55 is now the only body composition standard. Here's how to measure and pass.

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