The Marine Corps just issued a small but important correction to the body composition changes announced in MARADMIN 066/26. One number changed: the waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) pass standard is now officially set at 0.52 or below, and it applies the same way to every Marine regardless of sex. Everything else in MARADMIN 066/26 stays in effect.
★ Affects all reservists: The WHtR pass threshold is 0.52 or lower, for all Marines, no exceptions by sex.
Who it affects
Every Marine. SMCR, IMA, IRR, active, Reserve. If you're subject to body composition evaluation, this number applies to you.
What you need to do
Nothing complicated. Know the number: 0.52 or below passes. If you were tracking the previous version of MARADMIN 066/26 and saw different language around this standard, this message is the correction. Brief your Marines and update any unit training or prep materials accordingly.
Key dates
- 27 Feb 2026: This message issued. Effective immediately upon release.
The official version
This is MARADMIN 073/26, which amends MARADMIN 066/26 (Change 1) and the original MARADMIN 613/25. The governing orders are MCO 6110.3A (Body Composition and Military Appearance Program) and MCBUL 6110 (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis implementation).
For questions, contact the POCs at TECOM Force Fitness (TECOM.FORCEFITNESS@USMC.MIL, 703-432-2285) or M&RA Performance Branch (smb_hqmc_a-pes@usmc.mil, 703-432-0514).
This is written by a reservist, for reservists. It is not an official publication of HQMC or MARFORRES. Always verify guidance with your command or unit S-1 before acting on any article or summary.