Body Fat Requirements

I think that the US should relax their body fat requirements because it doesn’t matter if someone if fat or not it only matters of they can do their job right. If someone is really good at their job you aren’t going to fire them you are just going to try to get them to get in better shape. Also you don’t want to work with a recruit to get them to that same level as the previous person was. The US Navy is giving soldiers another chance to meet the body fat requirements they need to keep their job in the Navy.
People who have more body fat tend to have more health problems so that is why they are putting more requirements but also the Navy us just trying to help people get in better shape. They are trying to help get more people with more body fat to do more exercise to keep them in the Navy. It doesn’t matter if you have a lot of body fat but as long as you have a good record and are good at your job you should be able to keep it.
The Men’s body fat have different categories for weight. For men 18-21 they have to have Body Fat of at most 22%, 22-29 is 23%, 30-39 is 24%, 40 and up is 26%. The only reason the Navy have these requirements is because they want to help the people
Your weight and height will be compared to the maximum weight allowed, based upon sex. If you’re under the weight you pass the BCA. If no:Proceed to step 2. Step 2- Do you meet the abdominal circumference measurement of less than or equal to 39.0 inches for males or 35.5 inches for females? If yes: you pass the BCA. If no: Proceed to step 2. Step 3- A body circumference measurement will be applied to determine body fat percentage. Do you meet the DoD maximum allowable body fat limit of less than or equal to 26% for males or 36% for females? If yes: you pass the BCA. But, if over the allowable body fat percentage you will be enrolled in Fitness Enhancement Program. If no: You fail the PFA and will be enrolled in the