Members who exceed their maximum screening weight by how many pounds are subject to separation?

• A. 25 pounds
• B. 40 pounds
• C. 50 pounds
• D. 35 pounds

Answer: (D)

Exceeding the maximum screening weight signals a level of excess mass that the service treats as a readiness and health risk. The screening weight is a defined limit based on height and gender, used to gauge whether a member can meet the physical demands of duty without undue health risk. When a member is over that limit by a certain margin, the policy directs actions aimed at returning toward acceptable weight or, if the margin is too large, separation from service. In this case, 35 pounds over the maximum screening weight meets the threshold for separation, meaning the member would be subject to removal unless weight can be reduced to within the limit. Smaller excesses typically trigger weight-management steps and monitoring, while larger excesses indicate a more definitive move toward separation.