Army Fitness & Policy Blog
AR 600-9 updates, body composition standards, tape test guidance, ACFT exemptions, and fitness tips for Soldiers.
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, how height and weight screening triggers taping, what measurements you need, and how exemptions apply.
US Army Height and Weight Standards for 2026
A clear guide to AR 600-9 screening tables, height ranges, weight limits by age, body fat thresholds, and how to use the Army Height and Weight Calculator in 2026.