The Defense Department is requiring military members to meet a certain body type criteria to attend a UFC event at the White House. The event is scheduled for June 14.

The Defense Department is requiring military members to meet a certain body type criteria to attend a UFC event at the White House next month. The criteria include a waist-to-height ratio of less than 0.55 and meeting all service-specific physical fitness test requirements.

Event Details

The UFC event will be held on the White House South Lawn and is described as a 'high visibility' event. Uniformed troops from commands around the world are eligible to request tickets, but the Pentagon will not cover their travel costs. The event is standing room only, outdoors, and uncovered, with required attire being a short sleeve uniform with appropriate military regalia and headgear.

Ticket Distribution

Tickets must be distributed to genuine UFC fans, not solely to high-ranking officials. The Pentagon memo states that commands should ensure a fair and transparent selection process for troops seeking tickets. Demand for the event is high, with limited supplies of tickets available.

Key points

• The UFC event at the White House will be held on June 14, which is also President Donald Trump's 80th birthday.
• Military members must meet a waist-to-height ratio of less than 0.55 to attend the event.
• The Pentagon will not cover travel costs for uniformed troops attending the event.
• The event is standing room only, outdoors, and uncovered.
• President Donald Trump is handpicking most of the 4,000-plus spectators for the event.