(mood music)
(sound of tape measure being opened)
- [Voiceover] Using the self-tensioning taping devices.
If a Marine requires taping,
circumferences will be measured
using a self-tensioning taping device.
Either digital or nondigital
for those who require body fat estimation.
Examples of these devices can be found at
http://fitness.usmc.mil
Taping directions for both male and female Marines
can be found in Marine Corps Order 6110.3,
Marine Corps body composition program.
Taping Male Marines.
A confirmation height, weight measurement
will be performed prior to conducting the evaluation.
Body composition will be estimated
using the circumference-based method.
No substitute body composition
evaluation methods are permitted.
All measurements will be taken on bare skin.
The only exception being the female hip measurement.
Using the self-tensioning device,
the evaluator will measure Marines
at the gender-specific sites.
The evaluator will measure Marines
by standing to the right of the Marine being measured.
Pull the end of the tape
around the body part being measured.
Place the rod at the end of the tape
into the circular slot.
Press the button in the center
and let the tape retract to a snug fit.
Read and record your measurement
on the outer edge of the tape measure,
or as indicated with the digital model.
Measurements for male Marines will be taken
along the neck and abdominal circumference at the navel.
Measure the neck's circumference by placing
the curved portion of the self-tensioning device
on the right neck muscle, so that the taping device
conforms to the natural curvature of the neck muscle.
The tape will cross the bottom of the larynx,
and perpendicular to the long axis of the neck.
The Marine should look straight ahead
during the measurement with shoulders down, not hunched.
For neck measurements, round up
to the nearest half inch and record.
Measure the abdominal circumference by placing
the curved portion of the self-tensioning taping device
on the right side of the Marine's abdomen.
The tape will cross the center of the navel
and be parallel to the deck.
Arms will be straight and relaxed at the sides.
Take measurement at the end of the Marine's
normal, relaxed exhalation.
For abdominal measurements, round down
to the nearest half inch and record.
The circumference value is calculated
by subtracting the neck from the abdominal measurement.
Male body fat percentages can be derived
utilizing the enclosure in the Marine Corps order.