help!

[redsox13_36]

I have a dilemma.
I was supposed to ship in Oct. but was over body fat, then when I did my shipper checklist, I was at 23.5 and my NCO said I was under, but everywhere online says 20 percent is the maximum allowable body fat?
Am I under or over?
help!
Thanks

[WO1 Quinones]

More information please. I need age, height and weight and for current BF check I need neck and waist measurements as well.

[redsox13_36]

20 years old
72 inches
217.6 lbs
39 stomach
16 neck

Thanks!

[plano2001]

Well, the question is, are you prior or non-prior service?

Prior service the authorized body fat is 20%.

Non-prior is 26% for your age group.

You come in at 18 lbs over and 24% body fat.

Did those measurements come from you or did they come from a tape test at MEPS?

[redsox13_36]

non prior service
and the taping was done by my nco

[WO1 Quinones]

I am a Yankee fan but I be nice lol

http://www.armystudyguide.com/content/useful_files/apft_and_weight_control/automated-body-fat-conten.shtml

[WO1 Quinones]

20 years old
72 inches
217.6 lbs
39 stomach
16 neck

Thanks!

The sheet has you overweight by 28lbs and over 4% your authorized body fat. You came at 24% and allowed 20%. Do alot of sit-ups and crunches, drink water and work on getting your neck thicker.

[qcomer]

The sheet has you overweight by 28lbs and over 4% your authorized body fat. You came at 24% and allowed 20%. Do alot of sit-ups and crunches, drink water and work on getting your neck thicker.

Situps and crunches wont do anything for him; you cant spot reduce;).

CARDIO CARDIO CARDIO and circuit training :) lol

[plano2001]

The sheet has you overweight by 28lbs and over 4% your authorized body fat. You came at 24% and allowed 20%. Do alot of sit-ups and crunches, drink water and work on getting your neck thicker.

NPS has a much higher BF% limitation.

[redsox13_36]

that excel document won't work with my version of excel for some reason
so am i over? am i ok?

[88m Soldier]

Found this online unsure if its correct. 70.0 to 74.5 inches tall.


Army (New Recruit Standards)

Male 17-20 - 24%
Male 21-27 - 26%
Male 28-39 - 28%
Male 40+ - 30%
Female 17-20 - 30%
Female 21-27 - 32%
Female 28-39 - 34%
Female 40 + - 36%

Army (Standards After Boot Camp)

Male 17-20 - 20%
Male 21-27 - 22%
Male 28-39 - 24%
Male 40+ - 26%
Female 17-20 - 28%
Female 21-27 - 30%
Female 28-39 - 32%
Female 40+ - 34%

[88m Soldier]

From this chart id say your ok but depends on who holds the tape. Hope it helps!

[redsox13_36]

alright sweet. i think I'll be ok.
so thanks to everyone for their input
its greatly appreciated.

[88m Soldier]

When I was at MEPS there was a few that were borderline. They were told to lower that before they ship out. Just excercise and watch what you eat and I would imagine BCT will shed some LBS for sure.

Good luck!