Strengthening the Elite: Why the U.S. Navy SEALs Physical Fitness Requirements Are Becoming More Rigorous

The Physical Readiness Test (PRT) includes a Body Composition Assessment (BCA), which meticulously tracks height, weight, waist circumference, and body fat percentage. These metrics are recorded and monitored throughout a SEAL’s career to ensure they remain within healthy, functional parameters. Notably, these standards are now being implemented as a gender-neutral baseline, marking a new era of standardized accountability across the force.