What is the purpose of the DA Form 5500?

The purpose of the DA Form 5500 is specifically to serve as the Body Fat Assessment Worksheet for male personnel. It is used to measure and record body fat percentages to ensure that soldiers meet Army standards related to weight and body fat composition. Proper body composition is crucial for maintaining overall health, fitness standards, and readiness for duty. The form helps leaders track and assess soldiers' compliance with these standards and provides a structured method to evaluate any necessary actions for those who do not meet the requirements.

Other options, while related to fitness and readiness, do not specifically pertain to the DA Form 5500. For example, physical training evaluations and fitness test score reporting are documented separately, highlighting the difference in their purposes. Deployment readiness assessments involve a broader scope, assessing various factors pertinent to a soldier's readiness for deployment, not just body composition.