Who conducts body fat measurements?

• A. Untrained personnel.
• B. Trained personnel.
• C. Soldiers themselves.
• D. External contractors.

Answer: (B)

Body fat measurements are performed by personnel who have received specific training on the proper technique and standards. The Army requires trained personnel to conduct the tape-test method so measurements are accurate, consistent, and documented correctly across units. This training covers where to place the tape, how to position the body, how to read the measurements, and how to apply the official equations to determine percent body fat. When someone is properly trained, the results reflect the soldier’s true body composition rather than being biased by technique or procedure errors, which helps ensure fairness and accountability in the program.

Untrained personnel or soldiers themselves may introduce errors or misrepresent results, while external contractors may not routinely be authorized to perform these measurements under standard Army procedures.