Posted on Apr 5, 2016
Marines consider more lenient body fat rules, new tape test tools
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Need to go with performance based standards. I knew several Marines who were high PFTer's that were constantly called on the carpet because their weight.
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I agree 1stSgt Eugene Harless. Although I never had a problem with height and weight standards I also didn't have a 300 PFT. I have seen guys in the sauna the night before a PFT just to make weight and still have a 300 PFT. I'm glad to see that these PT studs will no longer have to suffer.
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Interesting, I'm not sure if I would label this are lenient though. It's allowing soldiers who emphasis fitness to have less worries about getting kicked out from standards that were generated to assess a more generalized population. It shows the Corps dedication to maintaining health and fitness, while upholding standards. I believe most people would be appreciative of this change. I hope the intent of this change has positive measurable success in the future.
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1stSgt Eugene Harless
One of the most interesting takes on something along these lines was written in the book "Moneyball" by Micheal Lewis. There was a meeting in the Oakland A's about prospects and they were discussing a Catcher from Alabama. The Scouting Department hemmed and hawed about selecting him because he "looked fat".
The GM Billy Beane spoke up and told them "We are here to win games, not sell designer jeans" The prospect statistically was the best college catcher in college baseball, yet the scouts were blinded to that by his appearance.
The GM Billy Beane spoke up and told them "We are here to win games, not sell designer jeans" The prospect statistically was the best college catcher in college baseball, yet the scouts were blinded to that by his appearance.
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It will be alot more accurate than what is used now. I also think yes, high PFTers should have a curve because everyone has different body types/ training goals. There is also the appearance program to determine those that may "be within standards" but do not uphold a military appearance.
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