In this op-ed, the author argues the Army’s outdated body composition policies are quietly eroding the readiness, health and performance of the force. (Pfc. Lilliana Fraser/Army) ...

Lilliana Fraser/Army) The Army’s outdated body composition policies are quietly ... yet carry a disproportionate amount of body fat relative to lean mass. Often referred to, though insensitively ...

The Army's outdated body composition policies are quietly eroding the readiness, health and performance of our force. The defense secretary's recent call to reevaluate these standards is long ...

In a memo released late Wednesday, Hegseth ordered Darin Selnick, the man who is performing the duties of under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness, to review "existing standards set ...

With that in mind, think of BMI and body fat percentage as just one way to assess and monitor your weight and overall body composition. In this article, we use “male and female” to refer to ...