| Joining the USMC is not an easy decision but once | | | | the minimum and maximum weight requirements, you |
| you are able to make up your mind, you might as | | | | can go to the USMC site. |
| well think of some valuable ways on how to prepare | | | | If you happen to exceed the weight limits, don't |
| for Marine bootcamp so you'll have a better chance | | | | chicken out yet because you can still be accepted |
| of graduating and surviving. We know that the | | | | however you will require a waiver that is approved |
| training recruits undergo is tougher than we can ever | | | | by the Marine Corps Recruiting Region Commanding |
| imagine. One of the requirements that you have to | | | | General. The waiver will only be given if you pass the |
| fulfill is the allowed weight. Yes that matters to the | | | | IST or Initial Strength Test and you do not exceed |
| USMC. | | | | the allowable body fat limits. If you read ahead then |
| For male recruits, the body-fat limit is 18 percent and | | | | planning on how to prepare for Marine bootcamp will |
| for females, the limit is 26 percent. You can read | | | | not be as difficult because you know exactly what |
| details on how you can measure your body fat by | | | | your goal is. |
| going through the MCO (Marine Corps Order) 6100.12. | | | | One way on how to prepare for Marine bootcamp is |
| If you're a male and your height is 58 (inches), | | | | to start training. If you can't afford a personal trainer |
| minimum weight is 91 (pounds) while the maximum is | | | | then start training yourself. You can purchase |
| at 132 (pounds). For females, 58 inches, the minimum | | | | self-help books that will give you an idea what |
| weight is 91 (pounds) and the maximum is 120 | | | | military training should be. |
| (pounds). If you want to check the complete list of | | | | |