completing BCA
circumference (AC) site to determine a proper
AC measurement
sites to determine BCA
calculations
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*** Requires extensive training/can be variations in results performer to performer.
Physical Readiness Standards
the Sailor
• Job performance
• Step 2: If member exceeds, single site
abdominal circumference (AC)
measurement is required
maximum, body circumference
DoD Instruction 1308.3
fat using only the circumference-based
method with one set of measurements
• Male: neck and abdomen
• DoN received waiver from OASD (HA) to
deviate from DODI 1308.3 and include
the AC as step 2 of BCA process
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• 45 days from BCA to PRT, not within 24
hours of PRT
the nearest pound:
pound
pound
are at increased risk for health problems
if their abdomen exceeds a certain
circumference
• Diabetes
• Must be by a CFL or trained ACFL to
measure member
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the deck
• Calibrate with yard stick to ensure tape is
accurate
day or Navy PTU for official
and unofficial height and
BC: Feet together
• Take 2 sets of measurements in
sequential order
13 * Common errors with taping
Measurement Discrepancy
• If there is more than 1 inch difference in
the 2 measurements, a 3rd
measurement will be taken
measurements
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vertically in line with mid-axillary line
(armpit)
• Tape parallel to the deck at the level of
the Iliac Crest
• Height rounded up to the nearest half
inch
• Refer to body fat estimate chart
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• Abdominal across navel
• Natural waist at smallest portion
• Hips across largest protrusion of gluteal
muscle
Body Fat Estimate Chart
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• Shoe inserts in socks
someone, have another qualified
CFL/ACFL take the measurements
command
trained ACFL
(Females: ≤ 35.5 in. Males: ≤ 39 in.)
or
AC, but meets DoD body fat % standards
(Females: ≤ 36% Males: ≤ 26% )
standards
AND
measurement (Female: > 35.5, Male: > 39)
AND
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body fat standards must be enrolled in FEP
• NAVADMIN 178/15 3 Aug 2015
Why does the Navy use body
fat circumference
fat circumference
services shall….
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two?
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two?
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Summary
measurements
The Body Composition Assessment
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shoulders?
• Feet no more than shoulder width apart?
• Was the tape: • Parallel to the deck at the Iliac Crest?
• In back and front?
• Were 2 sets taken? • At the superior border of the Iliac Crest
vertically in line with the mid-axillary line
(armpit)? 36
• Feet together?
• In back and front?
• Were 2 sets taken? • (Neck, abs) and (neck, abs) [Male]
• (Neck, waist, hips) and (neck, waist, hips)
[Female]
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member
• BCA Worksheet is in your CFL binder
• Come to consensus among the group
• Any person with different measurements
must be re-measured