Stricter military physical examination criteria and BMI standards impact active duty enlistment
AKP STAFFAmidst the recent release of military physical examination statistics for this year, it has come to light that both an individual weighing 208 kg and another weighing 36.5 kg have undergone army evaluations and were conscripted.
According to the data, as of August 6, 2023, the cumulative count of military physical examinations reached 144,234. What's particularly intriguing on the chart is the Body Mass Index figures. As per the evaluation regulations, including the military service criteria and physical examination revisions introduced in 2021, these two individuals fall under the 4th-grade supplementary service. The 4th grade criteria encompass instances where the BMI index falls below 16 or surpasses 35.
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