What is the maximum body fat percentage for males and females in the 21-27 age group?

What is the maximum body fat percentage for males and females in the 21-27 age group?

• A. Male 21%, Female 31%
• B. Male 23%, Female 33%
• C. Male 22%, Female 32%
• D. Male 24%, Female 34%

Answer: (C)

Body fat standards in AR 600-9 are age- and gender-specific; the numbers shown are the upper limits before entering the Army Body Composition Program. For the 21–27 age group, the maximum allowable body fat is 22% for males and 32% for females. This aligns with the official table used to determine eligibility and whether a soldier must enter the body composition program. The other numbers don’t match the 21–27 limits because they reflect different age ranges. If these limits are exceeded, a soldier would be entered into the Army Body Composition Program with requirements to reduce body fat to meet the standard within set time frames.

Body fat standards in AR 600-9 are age- and gender-specific; the numbers shown are the upper limits before entering the Army Body Composition Program. For the 21–27 age group, the maximum allowable body fat is 22% for males and 32% for females. This aligns with the official table used to determine eligibility and whether a soldier must enter the body composition program. The other numbers don’t match the 21–27 limits because they reflect different age ranges. If these limits are exceeded, a soldier would be entered into the Army Body Composition Program with requirements to reduce body fat to meet the standard within set time frames.