U.S. Air Force
DAFMAN 36-2905 — Fitness Program · Verified 2026-08-16
How the screen works
The Air Force adopted the Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR) screen in its revised fitness program (January 2026). The Body Composition Assessment (BCA) is a pass/fail component scored against the official body-fat standard (Table 3.2).
| Initial screen | Threshold | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR) | must be < 0.55 | Below passes with no tape test; at or above → secondary body-fat evaluation |
Maximum allowable body-fat % (age / sex)
| Age group | Men (max %) | Women (max %) |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | 26% | 36% |
Fill in your own measurements — the worksheet prints with the official thresholds above.
Your worksheet (Air Force)
| Your metric | Value | Air Force gate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waist-to-Height Ratio | 0.486 | < 0.55 | PASS |
| Est. body-fat % (Navy method) | 17.5% | ≤ 26% | PASS |
Source & verification
- Primary: DAFMAN 36-2905, Table 3.2 (e-Publishing)
- Retrieved and verified: 2026-08-16. Standards change — confirm with the official regulation or your command.