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Only applicants not meeting the Navy weight standard for their height will be measured for body fat percentage. Applicants measured at 22 percent body fat or less may DEP and ship regardless of their weight. Body Fat Measurements are performed according to the instructions contained in OPNAV Instruction 6110.1G - PHYSICAL READINESS PROGRAM

A male applicant may enter the Delayed Enlistment Program (DEP) provided he weighs at or below the Navy Weight Standards, regardless of his body fat percentage.

A male applicant may SHIP to boot camp provided he meets the following weight/body fat standards:

(1) Be within Navy standards; or

(2) Not exceed 23 percent body fat.