The Marine Corps has strict height and weight standards. However, it is considered acceptable not to meet the height and weight standards as long as you meet the service's body fat standards. Now ...

“You've got that 8% of Marines, and it varies whether it's male or female, who are either underestimated or overestimated. The tape is still good for most Marines, but not everyone,” he said.

Also in the updated policy, female Marines will be given a 1% increase in total allowable body fat. The Marine Corps is not the only service looking to update its use of the tape test for a more ...