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Body composition

Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR)

Body-composition screen used by Air Force and Space Force assessments.

Air Force · PFRASpace Force · HPA
Muscles trained
Full body / cardiovascular
Equipment
Non-elastic measuring tape
Starting position
Standing, feet together, arms at sides.
Step-by-step execution
  1. 1Measure waist circumference at the top of the iliac crest per official protocol.
  2. 2Measure height with feet flat, standing straight.
  3. 3Divide waist by height.
Valid repetition
Threshold pass value per current official chart.
Invalid repetition
N/A — measurement, not a repetition.
Common mistakes
  1. 1Sucking in the stomach.
  2. 2Measuring at the navel instead of iliac crest.
Safety
  1. 1Follow official protocol exactly.
Training progression
  1. 1Overall body-composition improvement: nutrition, aerobic base, strength training.
Independent educational platform

ISHOT Military Academy is an independent educational preparation platform. Fitness standards can change and may vary by age, sex category used in official scoring, occupational specialty, component (Active / Reserve / National Guard), medical status, command policy, altitude, and authorized event option. Always confirm your official requirements with your recruiter, command, or the applicable military branch.