Can you be underweight for the Air Force?

As you can see, the absolute tallest you can be in the Air Force is 80 inches, or 6′ 8″, and the shortest you can be is 4′ 10″. Consequentially, on the weight side you can be a maximum of 250 lbs., and a minimum of 91 lbs.

Can you be underweight for the military?

No, but don’t feel bad. If you are so underweight that a hearty meal and a few protein shakes won’t bring you up to weight in a day or two you really don’t want to be in the military in that condition. The garrison training standard ruck sack for a soldier is 35lbs dry weight.

Can you pass MEPS underweight?

I was actually underweight when i went to MEPS on my ship date, and they actually took my BMI (Body Mass Index), and it was enough to get me through. you will be just fine.

Can you join the Marines if you’re underweight?

First off, if you are underweight, you will need a waiver from MEPS before you ship out. I was 2 lbs underweight, got a waiver and shipped for boot camp.

Can you join the Navy if your underweight?

Navy Minimum Weight If your Body Mass Index (BMI) is below 19, the Chief Medical Officer of the Military Entrance Processing Station will further assess you. You can be down to 17.5 BMI if you don’t have an underlying problem and still be qualified to serve.

What are the height and weight requirements for MEPS?

As of 2020, the height requirement is 58-78 inches (147-198 centimeters) for men and 58-72 inches (147-183 centimeters) for women. The maximum weight allowed varies by height, from 148 to 267 pounds (67 to 121 kilograms) for men and 120 to 184 pounds (54 to 83 kilograms) for women.

What is the weight limit to enlist in the military?

Will I gain weight at basic training?

Results. Among Basic Military Training graduates with available and plausible baseline data (n=46,706), weight increased incrementally by a mean of 1.5–1.8 kg per year and waist circumference by 0.3–1.1 cm per year. Male graduates gained 7.0 (SD=7.7) kg and female graduates gained 4.7 (SD=7.5) kg.