Weight control

Question 1

What AR covers weight control?

Answer 1

AR 600-9

Question 2

What is meant by the term “overweight”

Answer 2

When a soldier’s body fat percentage exceeds the standard

Question 3

What are the primary objectives of the army weight control program?

Answer 3

ensure all personnel are able to meet army physical demands, present a trim military appearence

Question 4

Name limitations on personnel that are overweight?

Answer 4

soldiers are non-promotable, will not be assigned to command, csm or 1SG, and are not authorized to attend military schools

Question 5

Can a soldier who has been flagged for being overweight or an APFT failure receive an award?

Answer 5

flagged overweight - cannot receive an award, flagged for APFT - can receive an award

Question 6

When is a determination of percent body fat required to be made on personnel?

Answer 6

When body weight exceeds the standard, or when the commander deems the soldier’s appearance suggests that body fat is excessive

Question 7

What are three reasons why the Army is so concerned about excess body fat?

Answer 7

denotes a lack of personal discipline, detracts from military appearance, may indicate a poor state of health, physical fitness, or stamina

Question 8

When does enrollment in a weight control program begin?

Answer 8

The day the soldier is informed by the unit commander

Question 9

Tape measures used for taping should be made of what material?

Answer 9

non-stretchable material, perferably fiberglass

Question 10

How often should soldiers in the weight control program weigh in?

Answer 10

Monthly to measure progress

Question 11

What is the required weight loss goal for soldiers on the army weight control program?

Answer 11

3 to 8 pounds

Question 12

Screening table weights and heights are measured to the nearest what?

Answer 12

1/2 pound and 1/2 inch

Question 13

How often should soldiers be weighed?

Answer 13

when they take the APFT or at least every six months

Question 14

Define tape test

Answer 14

the method of determining the percent of body fat on a soldier

Question 15

What circumference sites are used for taping male and female soldiers?

Answer 15

Male- Abdomen and Neck

Female- Neck, Waist and Hip

Question 16

How many times is each measurement required to be made?

Answer 16

3 times

Question 17

How many people should be utilized in the taping of soldiers?

Answer 17

two, one to measure and determine measurements, and another to ensure proper placement of the tape and record the measurement

Question 18

If circumstances prevent the weighing of soldiers immediately following the APFT, when can they be weighed?

Answer 18

within 30 days of the APFT

Question 19

It is a requirement that all TDY and PCS orders contain what statement in regards to weight control?

Answer 19

“You are responsible for reporting to your next duty station/school in satisfactory physical condition, able to pass the
Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) and meet weight standards.”

Question 20

In regards to percent body fat, all personnel are encouraged to achieve the more stringent Department of
Defense-wide goal of what?

Answer 20

Males - 18%

Females - 26%

Question 21

To assist soldiers in meeting the requirements prescribed in AR 600-9, weight-screening tables are used. The
screening weight is based on what two considerations?

Answer 21

Height and age with separate tables for males and females