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Military Recruit Waist Measurement: Do the New Rules Apply?

Military Recruit Waist Measurement: Do the New Rules Apply?Photo: Military.com

Applicants preparing for MEPS should expect to undergo the pre-existing body-fat screening process — not a waist-to-height ratio

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