Weight Control Program
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- What publication covers the army weight control program?
- AR 600-9
- What are two primary objectives of the weight control program?
- To insure that all personnel are able to meet the physical demands of their duties under combat conditions. Present a trim military appearance at all times.
- What is the minimum period between weigh-ing of most personnel?
- When they take the PT test or once every six months
- Where are men measured for body fat?
- At the neck and abdomen.
- Where are women measured for body fat?
- At the neck, rist, forearm and hip
- What is the method for determining body fat?
- The tape measurement is done three times at each site and the totals are averaged.
- At what part of the wrist is the female measured?
- The widest part, with arm horizontal, palm up, to the nearest .25 inch
- What amount of weight loss is considered "satisfactory progress" while on the weight control program?
- Three to 8 pounds per month.
- What may happen if an individual must go back on the weight control program within 12 months after removal?
- If no underlying or associated disease is found to be the subject of the condition, that person will be subject to separation from service.
- What favorable actions are disallowed to individuals on the weight control program?
- Attendance of military professional or ivilian schools. Promotions. Command positions. Reenlistment.
- What is meant by the term "overweight"
- An individual is considered overweight when his body fat exceeds the standards set forth in AR 600-9
- Why should every soldier be physically fit regardless of age or duty assignment?
- It is essential to the readiness and combat effectiveness of the army.
- Whose responsibility is it for a soldier to maintain a satifactory level of physical fitness?
- This responsibility is shared by each noncommissioned officer and officer/soldier and his commanding officer
- how often is the army physical fitness test to be conducted?
- Semi-annually for active duty soldiers, and annually for Reserve and National Guard.
- What is considered a minimum passing score?
- 180 points
- When should body fat composition be determined?
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a. When the body weight exceeds the screening table weight in AR 600-9.
b. When the unit commander or supervisor determines that the individual’s
appearance suggests that he/she may be overweight. -
Are soldiers removed from the weight control program after they meet the weight
standards in the screening table of AR 600-9? -
No. The screening table will not be used to remove soldiers from the Weight
Control Program. A soldier must meet the body fat standards to be removed.