Military & First-Responder Body-Composition & Fitness Standards — verified for 2026
Yes — you can check whether you pass the 2026 tape test, waist-to-height screen, or CPAT in about a minute with VivMetric's free in-browser calculators. VivMetric turns the official service tables into plain-language pass/fail checks you can run in your browser — free, private, and linked straight to the source regulation.
Pick your standard
Every branch screen changed in 2026: the Department of Defense replaced height-and-weight tables with a Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR) screen across the joint force. Select a branch or agency to see its exact method, thresholds, and age/sex tables.
U.S. Army
AR 600-9 — Army Body Composition Program
View standards →MilitaryU.S. Navy
OPNAVINST 6110.1 / MyNavyHR Guide-4 (Body Composition Assessment)
View standards →MilitaryU.S. Air Force
DAFMAN 36-2905 — Fitness Program
View standards →MilitaryU.S. Marine Corps
MCO 6110.3 / MARADMIN 066/26
View standards →MilitaryU.S. Coast Guard
COMDTINST M1020.8 — Body Composition & Physical Fitness
View standards →MilitaryU.S. Space Force
Adopts Air Force / DoD standards (DAFMAN 36-2905)
View standards →First ResponderFirefighter (CPAT / NFPA 1580)
NFPA 1580 (2025) — Standard for Emergency Responder Occupational Health and Wellness · CPAT
View standards →First ResponderLaw Enforcement (Police / Sheriff)
Varies by state & agency (e.g., POPAT, state POST agility tests)
View standards →WHtR 2026 — What Changed
The new joint-force waist-to-height screen: change history, every branch gate, and the old tables it replaced.
Read the change record →Multi-Branch Go / No-Go Check
Enter your measurements once and see pass/fail against any branch's 2026 standard.
Open the checker →All Compliance Tools
WHtR, Navy body-fat, BMI, BMR/TDEE, lean mass, and training-readiness estimators.
Browse tools →Printable Scorecards
Take a clean, printable one-page summary of your branch's screen to the weigh-in.
Get a scorecard →Metrics Explained
Every number decoded: formula, healthy range, and the 2026 military angle for each.
Open metrics →Veterans Benefits
VA combined-rating calculator, 2026 compensation estimator, and 51-state property-tax relief for disabled veterans.
Open veterans tools →Guides
WHtR, ACFT prep, CPAT training, enlistment standards, and the calorie math — each with its calculator.
Read guides →Progress Tracker
Log measurements over time and watch your WHtR and body-fat trend against the gates.
Track progress →VA Combined Rating
Combine multiple disability ratings with the VA's combined-rating math.
Open calculator →VA Compensation 2026
Estimate tax-free disability compensation by rating and dependents.
Open estimator →State Veteran Benefits
51-state property-tax relief and other benefits for disabled veterans.
Browse by state →Glossary
WHtR, ABCP, ACFT, CPAT and every term decoded for 2026.
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