When leaving for BCT, do I have to make weight by my height, or is passing tape acceptable?

2019-07-21T22:53:11-04:00

I leave for basic in a few weeks. I am
Over weight based on the army chart. As I was at meps as well and got tape tested. I am
15% body fat so I passed but 15 lbs over weight. My recruiter asked if I would Make weight. Will I have to Be in my Chart guidelines or will they tape test me again?

Response by CPL Gary Pifer made Jul 21 at 2019 11:51 PM

2019-07-21T23:51:36-04:00

If you passed...why do you worry.. they tape for muscle mass.

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Jul 22 at 2019 8:07 AM

2019-07-22T08:07:45-04:00

If you taped at 15 % body fat, you don't have any issues.

Response by SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA made Jul 22 at 2019 11:18 AM

2019-07-22T11:18:20-04:00

Passing the tape test is acceptable.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2019 10:04 AM

2019-07-23T10:04:48-04:00

Don't ever worry about it.
I just graduated BCT and they didn't checked my weight nor taped me. I'm sure they used my records from MEPs.