2006-12-04 21:02:02 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
No they will not
2006-12-04 21:04:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a maximum weight allowed based on height. If you are over the weight limit, they do a body fat analysis based on neck and waist measurements if you're male or wrist, hips, and waist measurements (I think) if you're female. I'm not so sure about the female measurement locations, but since they're built differently (and thankfully so) they store fat differently.
They take these measurements and run it through a formula to give a body fat percentage. This way, if you're, say, 20 pounds overweight and it's all muscle, you can still get in.
The Air Force has the most strict weight allowances because their Basic Training isn't as physically demanding as the Army, Navy, or Marines. Not knocking the AF, they just have different standards.
The weight requirements are there so that overweight (and underweight) people don't enlist and get hurt in Training or die. You want to be in the best shape you can be for Basic Training or Boot Camp because of the tremendous (and I'm not exaggerating) mental and physical stress you'll be under.
I hope this helps, and God bless you if you're thinking of signing up!
2006-12-05 05:50:56 · answer #2 · answered by Mitch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As of Nov 06 there is a new weight standard for the Army. You are able to enlist being overweight, yet you have six months to lose the weight or you will be kicked out, with no college pay and they will take any bonus you may have received.
2006-12-05 06:00:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oversized body may not be a reason for being taken out from the army because it can be reduced.
2006-12-05 05:04:28 · answer #4 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they will not take you if you weigh over the weight limit or below the minimum required weight.
2006-12-05 05:11:58 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-12-05 05:12:03 · answer #6 · answered by jonah c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you might not fit into the bottom of the barrel.
2006-12-05 05:06:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
if youre all muscle with great cardio fitness, yes.
2006-12-05 05:03:39 · answer #8 · answered by David B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on your measurements!
2006-12-05 07:56:12 · answer #9 · answered by God's chosen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
will you fit it in here : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Ano.jpg ?
if yes ... the army needs you.
2006-12-05 05:28:48 · answer #10 · answered by صداÙ? ØسÙ?Ù? عبد اÙ?Ù?جÙ?د اÙ?تÙ?رÙ?ت٠1 · 0⤊ 3⤋