United States Marines Height Requirement
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U.S. Marine height requirements are also associated with various gender-based weight indexes, to determine the optimal dimensions of the particular recruit. This is because of certain combat oriented activities, such as infantry duty, where the man/woman-load of the recruit, could well exceed a recruit's own body weight, over an extended period of time.
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Minimum Height
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In order for a male or female candidate to enter the Marines, the minimum height must be 58 inches ( 4'8").
Minimum/Maxium Weights
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For male candidates the minimum weight must be 91 pounds, up to a maximum of 132 pounds. For female candidates the minimum weight must be 91 pounds, up to a maximum of 120 pounds.
Average Height
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For male or female candidates the average height is 69 inches (5'7").
Average Minimum/Maxium Weights
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For male candidates the minimum weight is 128 pounds, up to a maximum of 186 pounds. For female candidates the minimum weight is 128 pounds, up to a maximum of 169 pounds.
Maximum Height
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For male or female candidates the maximum height is 80 inches (6'6").
Maximum Weights
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For male candidates the minimum weight is 176 pounds, up to a maximum of 250 pounds. For female candidates the minimum weight is 173 pounds, up to a maximum of 226 pounds.
