Accession screen uses BMI 19.0–27.5; the primary in-service screen is abdominal circumference (Men ≤ 39 in, Women ≤ 35.5 in). Body-fat % applies if needed. The Coast Guard is aligning toward the DoD WHtR < 0.55 screen.
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
Abdominal circumference (primary)
Men
Women
Maximum at navel
≤ 39 in
≤ 35.5 in
Maximum allowable body-fat % (age / sex)
Age group
Men (max %)
Women (max %)
Under 30
22%
32%
Under 40
24%
34%
40+
26%
36%
Fill in your own measurements — the worksheet prints with the official thresholds above.
Retrieved and verified: 2026-08-16. Standards change — confirm with the official regulation or your command.
Educational reference only. This scorecard is a planning aid, not your official assessment. Confirm current implementation with a recruiter, command, or hiring agency.