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- [Narrator] The Navy Physical Fitness Assessment

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consists of a medical screening,

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Body Composition Assessment, or BCA,

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and a Physical Readiness Test.

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This video demonstrates official procedures

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for conducting the BCA.

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It is the Command Fitness Leader's, or CFL's,

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responsibility to measure the body composition

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of all sailors within the command

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while upholding the integrity of the program.

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any attempts to influence the BCA measurements

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through intimidation or other means by command members

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may result in a disciplinary action

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under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

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Every member is required to have only one BCA measurement

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per Navy Physical Readiness Test, or PRT, cycle.

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Also remember that passing the BCA only clears the member

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to participate in the PRT.

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The official BCA is final and will not be reversed

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by a subsequent BCA waiver.

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Members must address any potential medical issues

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prior to the official BCA.

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Per OPNAV instruction 6110.1 Juliet,

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only certified CFLs, or assistant CFLs,

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are authorized to conduct official BCA measurements.

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There are only three approved methods

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to determine a member's BCA.

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Maximum weight for height, abdominal circumference,

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and body circumference measurements.

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The official maximum weight for height screening table

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is available in OPNAV instruction 6110.1 Juliet.

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Members are authorized

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to conduct the weight for height assessment

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in the uniform of the day,

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or the Navy Physical Training Uniform, or PTU.

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Shoes will not be worn.

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A minimum of two CFLs, or assistant CFLs,

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are required to be present for conducting official BCA.

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No single person behind closed doors,

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or private BCA measurements, are authorized.

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Height is measured first.

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Standing on a flat surface,

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facing forward with line of vision horizontal,

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and the chin parallel to the deck.

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The body should be straight but not rigid.

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The CFL will record the member's actual height

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on the score sheet.

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When looking at table one OPNAV four,

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round up to the nearest inch.

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The result will be used

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to determine the member's maximum allowable weight

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based on the official maximum weight

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for height screening table.

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The weight measurement is then taken

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on a calibrated balance beam or digital scale.

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The measurement will be recorded to the nearest pound.

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If the weight fraction is less than a half pound,

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round down to the nearest pound.

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If the weight fraction is a half pound or greater,

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round up to the nearest pound.

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No deduction for clothing is permitted.

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Refer to the center column

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of the maximum weight for height screen tables.

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Locate the member's height with fractions rounded up

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to the nearest whole inch.

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The official determination is made

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by entering measurement data

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into the Physical Readiness Information Management System,

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or PRIMS.

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If the member's weight is less than

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or equal to the maximum weight listed for their gender,

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they are considered within BCA standards,

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and a percent body fat determination is not required.

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If the member exceeds the weight for height screen,

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the abdominal circumference technique is required.

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The abdominal circumference measurement assessment

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will be executed as follows.

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The sailor will stand on a flat surface

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with feet no more than shoulder width apart.

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The sailor should be looking directly forward

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with the chin parallel to the floor.

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The CFL will start the measurement

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on the right side of the sailor.

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The CFL will locate the measurement landmark immediately

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above the right uppermost hipbone,

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superior border of the iliac crest,

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at the side of the body vertically in line

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with the right armpit.

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If desired the sailor may assist the CFL

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in locating the measurement landmark

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by resting the right hand on the hip

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using rearward facing right thumb

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to locate the iliac crest.

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The CFL will determine final horizontal vertical

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intersection point for the landmark circumference.

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The sailor may use one hand to initially assist the CFL

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in anchoring the tape measure to the body,

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but must remove the hand from the tape measure

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before the official measurement is recorded.

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Measurement will be taken on bare skin.

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The free hand may be used to hold the shirt out of the way

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but no part of the hands or arms

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may exceed above the shoulders.

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The sailor will remain stationary

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while the CFL conducts the measurement

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by initially moving around the sailor to place the tape

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in a horizontal plane around the abdomen.

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The CFL will ensure the tape is parallel to the floor.

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At the level of the landmark, is snug,

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but does not compress the bare skin.

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Upon exhale the CFL will take the measurement

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at the end of the sailor's normal respiration.

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The CFL will take the circumference measurement two times

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and record rounding down to the nearest half inch.

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If one of the two measurements

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differs by more than one inch,

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the CFL will take an additional measurement,

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and compute a mathematical average

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of the two closest measurements to the nearest half inch,

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and record this value as the AC measurement.

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A sailor will pass the BCA if abdominal circumference

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is less than or equal to 39 inches for males,

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and less than or equal to 35.5 inches for females.

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If the sailor is within abdominal circumference standards,

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he or she will pass the BCA.

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If the member exceeds the weight for height screen,

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and the abdominal circumference measurements,

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a slightly different procedure will be used

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for the body circumference measurement.

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BC measurement must also be conducted in the Navy PTU.

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When performing the circumference measurement,

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round the member's height to the nearest half inch.

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If the members height is 67 and a quarter inches,

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67 and a half inches will be used

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for the circumference measurement.

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All measurements are taken on the right side of the body

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with the tape parallel to the deck.

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When measuring circumferences,

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apply the tape measure so it makes contact with the skin,

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conforms to the body surface being measured,

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and it does not compress the underlying soft tissues.

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Circumference measurements are taken two times sequentially

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and recorded to the nearest half inch.

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If one of the two measurements differ by more than one inch,

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the CFL will take an additional measurement

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and compute the mathematical average

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of the two closest measurements to the nearest half inch

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and record this value.

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BCA circumference measurements for men

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are to be taken at the neck and abdomen.

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Neck measurements shall be taken on bare skin

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at the point just below the larynx, or Adam's apple,

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and perpendicular to the long axis of the neck.

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Do not place the tape measure over the larynx.

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The member will look straight ahead during the measurements

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with shoulders down and relaxed, not hunched.

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The tape will be as close to horizontal

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as anatomically feasible.

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The tape line in the front of the neck

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should be at the same height as the tape line

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in the back of the neck.

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Care should be taken as so not to involve

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the shoulder neck muscles in the measurement.

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Round the neck measurement up

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to the nearest half inch and record.

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For example, round 16 and a quarter inches

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to 16 and a half inches.

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Abdomen measurements are taken on bare skin

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across the belly button with the member's arms down

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on the side.

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If redness and lines in the skin are observed,

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turn the member away for 72 hours.

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Take measurements at the end

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of the member's normal relaxed exhalation.

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Discourage the member from holding the breath

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and taking the measurements after several exhales.

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Round the abdomen measurement down

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to the nearest half inch and record.

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For example round 34 and three quarters inches

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to 34 and a half inches.

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To calculate male score,

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subtract the neck measurement from the abdomen measurement

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to determine the circumference value,

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then refer to the body fat estimation chart

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for final results.

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BCA circumference measurements for women

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are taken at the neck, natural waist, and hips.

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Neck measurements are taken on bare skin

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at the point just below the larynx

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and perpendicular to the long axis of the neck.

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Members look straight ahead during the measurement

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with shoulders down and relaxed, not hunched.

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Natural waist measurements are to be taken on bare skin

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at point of minimum abdomen circumference,

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usually located about halfway between the navel

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and the lower end of the sternum, or breastbone.

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When this site is not easily observed,

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take several measurements of probable sites

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and use smallest value.

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Ensure the tape is level and parallel to the deck

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and make sure the member's arms are at their side.

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Take measurements at the end

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of the member's normal relaxed exhalation.

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Round natural waist measurements down

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and record to the nearest half inch.

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For example round 28 and five eighths inches

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to 28 and a half inches.

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Hip measurements are taken over the Navy PTU shorts.

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Control top pantyhose, spandex tights,

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and other shaping garments,

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are not allowed to be worn during the measurements.

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Tightfitting rubberized foundation garments

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or exercise belts are also prohibited

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at least 30 minutes prior to measurement.

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Measure hip circumference while facing member's right side

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by placing the tape around the hips

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so it passes over the greatest protrusion

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of the gluteus muscles.

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Make sure the tape is level and parallel to the deck.

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Supply sufficient tension on the tape

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to minimize the effect of clothing.

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Round hip measurement down

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to the nearest half inch and record.

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For example, round 44 and three eighths inches to 44 inches.

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^Add waist and hip circumference,

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^then subtract neck circumference,

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^to obtain member's circumference value.

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Use the percent body fat estimation for women in table three

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to locate the column which matches the member's height.

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Round up to the nearest half inch and with the row

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which matches the member's cumulative circumference value,

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round down to the nearest half inch.

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Follow applicable column down

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and row across until they intersect.

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This number represents the member's

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estimated percent body fat.

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Note that this is only an estimate.

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The official BCA determination is made by PRIMS after entry.

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The maximum allowed Navy fat limits are 26% for all males

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and 36% for all females regardless of the member's age.