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Appendix A: Accession Standards for the Military Services
Pages 239-246

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From page 239...
... Army are included in Army Regulation 40-501: Standards of Medical Fitness (update 15 May 1989~. This regulation is extensive and only excerpts from Chapter 2, Physical Standards for Enlistment, Appointment, and Induction, that apply to height, weight, and body composition with supporting tables are included here.
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From page 240...
... Applicants for appointment as commissioned or warrant officers in the Regular Army, the Army of the United States (AUS) , or in the Reserve Components of the Army, including the ARNG of the United States and the USAR.
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From page 241...
... c Evidence of congenital asthenia or body build which would interfere with the completlon ot required training.
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From page 242...
... 242 APPENDIX A TABLE 2-2 Militarily acceptable weight (in pounds) as related to age and height for females initial Army procurement Minimum Maximum weight by years of age Height weight (inches)
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... Excess body fat is a serious detriment to health, longevity, stamina and military appearance. The need to maintain a high state of health and physical readiness throughout the service is essential to ensure combat readiness and personal effectiveness, All Navy applicants must become familiar with and understand physical readiness standards contained in OPNAV Instruction 6110.1 Series.
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From page 244...
... Navy: COMNAVCRUITCOM INSTRUCTION 1130.8C, p.
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