Table 1

Mean values (mm) derived from previous military anthropometric surveys6–11 and the only civilian study12 pertinent to determining arm coverage (sample numbers are of men only)

Anthropometric surveySample number (n)Acromion heightAnterior axilla heightAcromion—anterior axillaAcromion—deltoid insertion
Royal Air Force6 2001330
US Army7 177414421320122
UK military8 215914531339114
Australian military9 18611455
Canadian Army10 19921435
US Marine Corps11 44471445
Civilian12 46177