Army Fitness & Policy Blog
AR 600-9 updates, body composition standards, tape test guidance, ACFT exemptions, and fitness tips for Soldiers.
AR 600-9 Tape Test Rounding Rules (2026): How to Measure and Avoid Mistakes
Learn how AR 600-9 tape test measurements are taken, how rounding works in real units, and how to avoid common mistakes before height and weight.
The New Army One-Site Tape Test: Everything You Need to Know
The Army recently updated its body fat assessment method. Learn how the one-site tape test works and how it affects you.
7 Tips to Prepare for Your Next Height and Weight Screening
Height and weight doesn't have to be stressful. Follow these 7 tips to ensure you're within standards on the big day.
Fitness Score Exemptions: ACFT 540 and AFT 465 Body Fat Waivers
High fitness performance can exempt some Soldiers from circumference-based body fat assessment. Learn the ACFT 540 rule and the newer AFT 465 exemption.
Army Body Fat Standards: A Complete Breakdown by Age and Gender
Body fat standards aren't one-size-fits-all. See the exact percentage you need to maintain based on your age and gender.
The Psychology of the Tape Test: Managing Stress and Anxiety
Height and weight can be a source of significant stress. Learn how to manage the mental aspect of the ABCP screening.
Official Army Body Fat Calculator: 2024 Guide to New Standards
Navigate the 2024 Army body fat standards with our official calculator guide. Learn how the new one-site tape test affects your career.
Army National Guard Body Fat Calculator: Standards for M-Day Soldiers
National Guard Soldiers face unique challenges in maintaining body composition. Learn how the Army body fat standards apply to you.
Female Army Body Fat Calculator: Understanding Standards for Women
Detailed guide on the female Army body fat calculator and height/weight standards, including the new 2024 one-site method.
Army ACFT Height and Weight Calculator: The 540 Exemption
Understand how the Army ACFT height and weight calculator works with the new performance-based body fat exemptions.
How to Calculate Army Body Fat Percentage: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn exactly how to calculate army body fat percentage using the new official formula and tape test methods.
Army Body Fat Calculator
Learn how the Army Body Fat Calculator works under AR 600-9, when screening weight triggers taping, what to measure, and how exemptions can apply.
US Army Height and Weight Standards for 2026
AR 600-9 screening tables for 2026: height ranges, max weights by age, body fat limits, and how to use the Army Height and Weight Calculator.
AR 600-9 Calculator: How Soldiers Use It Before Weigh-In
Learn how to use an AR 600-9 calculator before weigh-in, what numbers matter most, and how to avoid tape-day surprises.
Army Height and Weight Standards Calculator: What Triggers the Tape Test?
Understand how an Army height and weight standards calculator works, what triggers the tape test, and how to check your status before weigh-in.
Army Height and Weight Calculator for Recruits: What to Check Before MEPS
Use an Army Height and Weight Calculator before MEPS to understand screening weight, tape-test risk, and the most common enlistment mistakes.
Army Tape Test Calculator: Waist Measurement Mistakes That Change Results
Learn the most common waist measurement mistakes that affect Army tape test calculator results and understand how AR 600-9 technique changes the outcome.