COMMANDANT (CG-1M11)
ATTN: POLICY & STANDARDS DIVISION
US COAST GUARD STOP 7907
2703 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE
WASHINGTON DC 20593-7907

Coast Guard Body Composition Program

General and policy questions should be sent to HQS-SMB-BodyCompPolicy@uscg.mil

About

The Body Composition Program offers additional opportunities for active duty and reserve members to demonstrate compliance with Coast Guard readiness standards including a new abdominal circumference, fitness test, and also better connects medical professionals to the health assessment. Recent studies show abdominal circumference is a more accurate measurement of overall health risk than the standard taping methods.

The program will help Coast Guard men and women meet the service's operational needs and challenges while also maintaining healthy weights and body fat percentages.

The abdominal circumference or the legacy body fat assessment (standard taping) are methods for compliance if a member exceeds Maximum Allowable Weight (MAW). If neither taping standard is met, a Physical Fitness Test (PFT) is another opportunity to achieve compliance if the member is determined to be medically fit. The goals of the policy are designed to ensure that all Coast Guard personnel are:

Maintaining a healthy weight and body fat percentage.
Capable of meeting the organization's operational needs and challenges.
Present a sharp professional military appearance.

Details

Abdominal Circumference standards must not exceed 39 inches for males and 35.5 inches for females.
Physical Fitness Test (PFT or PT) requirements and guidelines are outlined in U.S Coast Guard Boat Operations and Training (BOAT) Manual Volume II, COMDTINST M16114.33 (series) or Boat Crew Fitness Test excerpt

For Members:

Questions:

If you have any questions, please use the following email mailboxes:

General and policy questions regarding this Pilot Program should be sent to HQS-SMB-BodyCompPolicy@uscg.mil
Physical Fitness Test questions should be sent to HQS-SMB-BodyCompPFT@uscg.mil
Medical Screening questions should be sent to HQS-SMB-BodyCompMedical@uscg.mil

For Admin:

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