Should the Height and Weight standards matter if they pass the physical fitness test??

I don't think someone should be flagged for being over weight just because they are over weight. I think they should knock out the shoe tape system. I've never been taped but I think if they want to do something about someone's weight give them an actual higher pt standard.

Of course it matters, both need to sync in if you do know pass hight and weight you do not get an

According to the fm and ar, fitness starts with the body composition program. The stress of extra body weight that isn't lean muscle can hold a soldier back. Let's face it, a 180 pt score is the minimum, and that's not much of anything when it comes to the battlefield. A fit soldier is the key, and anyone toting around 18 to 24% body fat isn't going to be that fit.

Height and weight boils down to a matter of image. Yes, they may be able to do the job, but do you want that individual representing the US military?

This is where the discussion lies. Personally, I would want to say no. And this goes for the same reason clothing companies like A&F, American Eagle, and Hollister only hire people of a specific demographic. To add to this. I work at a company where you can wear more or less whatever you want (Although if you have to question it, don't wear it). The ones who don't dress business casual are generally looked down upon.

It sucks, but image is important as well.

The answer is simple: NO!

No. If any professions should be a pragmatic one, it should be the profession of arms. Basic neatness and proper wear of uniforms is important, but the height/weight (assuming the Soldier meets fitness performance standards) make less sense the question and answer portion of a beauty contest.

They are relics from a time when conventional armies lined up against conventional armies and slugged it out.

You know what would make more sense in the modern environment? A beard-growing contest, because the opponents we face now are more likely to be impressed by a majestic beard than they are by how someone looks in their dress uniform.

That said, I currently get paid to enforce the current standards, no matter how antiquated.

NO this height and weight program we have really sucks , it needs to be retweaked.

I really hate flagging Soldiers for H&W after they nailed the APFT. But regs are there for a reason.

Since it does affect how you appear in Uniform, I would say yes but there needs to be a new system because all current Body Fat Measurements are incredibly flawed as noted by the Medical Community.

I don't think passing would be enough to waive the H/W or Body Comp requirements. However, if you can get a 300 then it should be a no-brainer.