Weight Control Flashcards
Who is responsible for meeting the standard prescribed in AR 600-9?
Every Soldier (must be self-diciplined)
What are the primary objectives of the Army Weight Control Program?
ability to meet the physical demand of their duties under combat conditions
trim miliary appearance
What are some limitations that overweight personnel including soldiers who are pregnant?
Nonpromotable
will not be assigned to command, CSM, 1SG positions
not authorized to attend military schools
Can a soldier who has been flagged for being overweight or an APFT failure receive an award?
No —> overweight
Yes —> APFT failure
When is a determination of percent body fat required to be made on personnel?
when body weight exceeds screening table weight
when the Unit Commander determines that the individual’s appearance suggest excessive body fat
When does enrollment in a weight control program begin?
On the day that the soldier is informed by the unit commander that they have been entered into a weight control program
What is the preferred material for tape measurers?
fiberglass, nonattachable material
How often should soldiers in the weight control program weigh in?
Every month
What AR covers the Army Weight Control Program?
AR 600-9
How often should soldiers be weighed?
when they take the APFT or at least every 6 months
What circumference sites are used for taping male and female soldiers?
MALE - neck, abdomen
FEMALE - neck, waist, hip
How many times is each measurement required to be made?
3 times (should be w/in 1/2 inch of previous measurement)
If circumstances prevent the weighing of soldiers immediately following the APFT, when can they be weighed?
Within 30 days of the APFT
