
When is a body fat assessment (BFA) necessary?
Answer: In October 2013, the Air Force changed the body composition component to include a body mass index screen and a body fat assessment. If an Airman fails the abdominal circumference measurement of the fitness assessment yet takes and passes the other three components with a score of at least 75 points of the remaining 80 points, the fitness assessment cell will administer the Department of Defense prescribed BMI screen. If the Airman passes the BMI screen, the Airman passes the body composition component of the fitness assessment. If the Airman does not pass the BMI screen, the Airman will receive a BFA. If the Airman passes the BFA, the Airman passes the body composition component of the fitness assessment. If the Airman fails the BFA, the Airman fails the body composition component of the fitness assessment.