Weight Control Flashcards
Who is responsible for meeting the standards prescribed in a R 600 Dash nine
Every soldier
What are the primary objectives of the army Weight control program
Ensuring that all personnel
are able to meet the physical demands of their duties under combat conditions
present a trim military appearance at all times
Name three limitations on personnel that are overweight
Non promotable
Are able to meet the physical demands of their duties on their combat conditions
Will not be assigned to command positions
Can a soldier who has been flagged for being overweight or on apft failure receive an award
A soldier that is flagged for being overweight cannot receive an award
Soldier that his FLAGGED for APFt FAILURE CAN receive AN AWARD
Tape measures use for taping should be made of wood material
Unknown stretchable material preferably fiberglass closer still tapes or unacceptable because cloth measuring tapes will stretch with usage and most metal tapes will not conform to body surfaces
How often should SOLDIERS and we control program weigh in
Monthly to measure progress
What regulation covers the Army weight control program
Ar 600 Dash nine
Screening table weight and height or measured to the nearest what
1/4 pound or 1/4 inch
What three things must happen when a soldier is determined to be overweight
Weight reduction counseling by healthcare personnel
Entered into appropriate weight control program by unit commanders
Flagged under the provisions of AR 600-31
How often should soldiers be weighed
What soldier should be weighed when they take the APF tea or at least every six months
Take measurements are measured to the nearest what
Quarter of an inch
Define tape test
The termination of percent of body fat on a soldier
What Circumference sites are used for taping male and female soldiers
Male – abdomen and neck
Female - neck forearm wrists and large portion of the protruding buttock
If circumstances prevent the weighing of soldiers immediately following the APF tea, when can they be weighed
They can be weighed any time within 30 days of the APF tea
In regards to percent body fat all personal or encouraged to achieve the more stringent department of defense wide goal of what
Males 20%
Females 26%
