If I get approved for a waiver will they take my measurements again ?

2019-05-08T20:52:00-04:00

So my waiver for approved after a year . But I let myself go . Will they do my height and weight again or don’t worry about it .

Response by Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2019 9:02 PM

2019-05-08T21:02:06-04:00

Yes you will go to MEPS again and go through the entire process again

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2019 9:02 PM

2019-05-08T21:02:56-04:00

You will continuously be taped if you are not within the height and weight standard. If you can’t maintain the standard, stay in the civilian world. You don’t want to go through the process of be chaptered out of the military and no one wants to waste valuable time removing you from military because of your lack of discipline. Think long and hard about what you’re getting yourself into.

Response by Kiersten Childs made May 8 at 2019 10:10 PM

2019-05-08T22:10:38-04:00

I'm pretty sure they take your weight or measurements the day you ship off to boot. How long do you have? I would start right away with a clean diet and working out.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2019 1:14 AM

2019-05-09T01:14:37-04:00

You will most likely go back to MEPS for an inspection where they will do height weight and BF% measurements if you’re over the weight limit.

Yes the way they do measurements is not very accurate, but hey the standard is the standard. If you don’t think you can keep yourself to the standard do not sign.

I lost over 100 lbs to make tape and get in. Anything is possible if you want it bad enough. It’s a lifestyle change. If you are watching what you eat, running everyday, and doing some weight training you can drop weight quickly. How much do you have to lose?

I would suggest also get a neck harness and start doing some neck lifts and also shrugs to make your neck and traps bigger.

Response by SGT Eric Davis made May 9 at 2019 9:18 AM

2019-05-09T09:18:25-04:00

Yes for your entire military career!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2019 4:15 PM

2019-05-09T16:15:07-04:00

Expect to do height and weight every six months, every school, and every major move in your military career.