Office of Housing Management (CG-1M2)

COMMANDANT (CG-1331)
ATTN: POLICY & STANDARDS DIVISION
US COAST GUARD  STOP 7907
2703 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE
WASHINGTON DC 20593-7907

Policy and Standards Division (CG-1331): Coast Guard Weight and Body Fat Standards Program

The Coast Guard Weight and Body Fat Standards Program is an administrative process geared to ensure that all Coast Guard personnel:

  1. Maintain a healthy weight and body fat percentage.
  2. Are capable of meeting the organization's operational needs and challenges.

All Coast Guard military personnel shall be screened against Weight & Body Fat standards every April and October.

Note: Per ALCOAST 398/12, the authorizing official for all medical abeyance, exemption, and tobacco cessation requests is Commander, Personnel Service Center (PSC-PSD-FS). COMDT (CG-133) remains the POC for all policy-related questions and concerns. Questions regarding process and procedures for medically-related waiver and abeyance requests should be directed to YNCM Monreau, PSC-PSD-FS at (202) 795-6635. Questions regarding Coast Guard Weight and Body Fat Standards policy should be directed to LT Sapp, COMDT (CG-1331), at (202) 475-5372.

The links listed in the Useful Information section will assist you with the Coast Guard Weight and Body Fat Standards Program.

If you have any questions, please email us at HQS-PolicyandStandards@uscg.mil

ACN 028/19 - MAR 2019 CHANGE TO WEIGHT AND BODY FAT SCREENING PROCEDURES AND EXEMPTIONS TO WEIGH-IN OCCASIONS

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The ACN states that the Uniform of the Day can be used for the taping process. Can the member remove their ODU blouse or Trops blouse to take measurement?

Yes, the member may remove their top, leaving on their blue T-shirt or white undershirt, to take measurements. The goal is to maintain the test’s accuracy while still allowing the member to remain clothed.

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The ACN cites the Women’s Retention Study, but also states “All service members…”, is the new process just for females or for both genders?

The new taping process is available to both genders. Males and females can be measured while still clothed and are given a one inch allowance in their respective waist and hip measurement.

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It is difficult to identify the waist measurement for males while the member has his top on, how should I measure him?

The member should be asked to identify his navel, i.e. by placing his finger over his navel, and then follow the procedures listed in COMDTINST M1020.8.

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I suspect that a member is wearing a compression garment while I am attempting to perform a tape test, what should I do?

The member should be questioned whether or not they are wearing a compression garment. If the member is wearing a compression garment, the member should be instructed to remove the garment before continuing the tape test. If further assistance is needed, contact unit leadership.