The Defense Base Act worker categories are: 1  Anyone privately employed on a U.S. military base or for military purposes abroad or in a U.S. territory or possession. 2  Anyone employed by a federal government agency to fulfill a public work contract, including a contract for service or construction related to military activity abroad.
Ideal Percentage. A certain amount of body fat is necessary to your body. According to ACE Fitness, for women this is between 10 and 13 percent, and for men this is between 2 and 5 percent. Athletes usually have body fat percentages ranging from 14 to 20 percent for women and 6 to 13 percent for men.
For women under 30, recommended body fat is between 14 percent and 21 percent, compared to 9 percent to 15 percent for men. Lower levels of lean muscle mass translate into comparatively lower strength capacity.