Should The Military Drop The Body Fat Requirement To A Lower Percentage?
Now just hear me out on this. Say they start drafting people and half of them dont meet the body fat requirements, yet they are good capable soldiers. I find it hard on citizens who have had weight problems all their life, and try for a whole year to lose it and still cant make it because of their metabolism. It’s very unfair and kind of annoying to say the least. So should they drop the body fat requirements to a lower percentage?
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No. Sorry but the team is only as strong as their weakest soldier. How would you feel if you were in a fire fight and had to move but couldn’t leave the fat guy is behind. Putting youself and your team in danger. Nice to have a heart to serve but sometimes it’s better to have them stay home and pay their taxes. I have been in the military for a few years now and know how soldiers are. Sure they try real hard at morning pt but do they really work out on their own and eat healthy like they say. They eat healthy for one meal when people are around but munch on junk and beer when nobody isn’t. I also don’t believe in metabolism problems. Best excuse, tyroid problem and it is impossible. I’m pretty sure some starving africans have tyroid problems too but look at them. Not being fat is possible for anybody. Its not far and will me harder.
Honestly, no. High body fat percentages can keep a person from being the best soldier they can be. Especially if they’ve tried to lose it and can’t. They’re fighting to protect the country, and in a war zone, you need to be as fast as possible. 50 extra pounds of fat will surely slow you down.