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REISSUANCE AND PURPOSE. This Directive:

Reissues reference (a) to update policy governing physical fitness and body fat standards in the Armed Forces.

Consistent with references (b) and (c), formalizes the responsibilities of the DoD Components regarding the coordination and support of physical fitness and body fat programs within the Military Services.

APPLICABILITY. This Directive applies to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Military Services, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities in the Department of Defense (hereafter referred to collectively as the "DoD Components"). The term "Military Services," as used above, refers to the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, and the Marine Corps.