Get Da Form 5500

Filling out the Da Form 5500 is an important step in assessing body fat composition for military personnel. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions for completing the form online, ensuring accuracy and compliance with the standards.

Follow the steps to complete the Da Form 5500 online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to retrieve the Da Form 5500 and open it in your editing interface.
2. Begin by entering your rank in the designated field.
3. Input your name as Last, First, and Middle Initial in the appropriate fields.
4. Record your weight in pounds, rounding to the nearest whole pound.
5. Enter your height, rounding to the nearest 0.50 inch.
6. Provide your age in the specified field.
7. Measure your abdomen at the level of your navel, rounding down to the nearest 0.50 inch. Repeat this measurement three times and record the average.
8. Measure your neck just below the level of your larynx, rounding up to the nearest 0.50 inch. Repeat this measurement three times and record the average.
9. Enter the average abdominal circumference obtained from step 7.
10. Enter the average neck circumference obtained from step 8.
11. Calculate the circumference value by subtracting the neck measurement (step 10) from the abdomen measurement (step 9).
12. Find your height factor from Table 3-1 based on your entered height.
13. Using Figure B-5, find the intersection of your circumference value (step 11) and height factor (step 12) to enter the percent body fat.
14. In the remarks section, indicate compliance with Army standards or not.
15. Provide your signature in the 'Prepared By' section along with your rank and today's date (YYYYMMDD).
16. Ensure the supervisor reviews and approves the form by providing their printed name and signature in the specified area.
17. Once all fields are completed, save your changes, download, print, or share the form as needed.

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