787 Mp Bn-Ar 600-9 (The Army Weight Control Program)

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1. What is the maximum allowable BF% for Age group 17-20, males and females?

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A: Males 20% Females 30%

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2. When conducting height and weight of a Soldier, if the Soldier weighs 190.5 pounds, what should the weight be rounded to?

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A: 191 REF: AR 600-9, Appendix B, B-2 (b), (2)

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3. Can measurements be taken with clothing on?

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When measuring circumferences, compression of the soft tissue is a problem that requires constant attention. The tape will be applied so that it makes contact with the skin and conforms to the body surface being measured. It will not compress the underlying soft tissues. Note, however, that in the hip circumference more firm pressure is needed to compress gym shorts. All measurements are made in the horizontal plane (parallel to the floor), unless indicated otherwise.

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4. What circumference sites are used for taping male soldiers?

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A: Neck and abdomen REF: AR 600-9, Appendix B, figure B-2

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5. What is the best nutrition plan?

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A: The best nutrition program is one that allows you to lose body fat while you eat regular wholesome foods uncontrolled portion sizes. REF: AR 600-9, Appendix C, C-7

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6. What is the department of Defense goal for Body fat percentage for both males and females?

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A: Males 18% Females 26% REF: AR 600-9, 3-1 (b), (2)

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8. What 2 forms are used to determine Body Fat Content Worksheet?

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A: Male DA form 5500, Female DA Form 5501REF: AR 600-9, Appendix B, B-1 (b)

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9. What circumference sites are used for taping female soldiers?

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A: Neck, Waist and Hip (largest portion of the protruding buttock) REF: AR 600-9, Appendix B, B-5 (a-c)

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10. What DA form can be used to track weight loss progress?

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A: Use DA Form 5511 (Personal Weight Loss Progress)

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11. What are the two instances for determining body fat composition?

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1. When a Soldier fails to make table screening weight
2. When the unit commander or supervisor determines that the individual’s appearance suggests that body fat is excessive

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13. What are the points of measurement to determine a female's body fat percentage?

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A: Neck, Abdomen and hip (App B (Para B-3(b))

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14. Whose responsibility is it to ensure a Soldier maintains compliance with body fat percentage IAW AR 600-9?

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A: The individual Soldier (Para 2-13)

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15. What are the circumference sites and landmarks for measuring a female Soldier's hips?

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A: Around the hips at the point of the greatest protrusion of gluteal muscles. (App B Para B-5(c))

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16. What does Appendix C of AR 600-9 cover?

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A: Nutrition (Appendix C)

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17. What is the Purpose of AR 600-9?

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A: Establishes policies and procedures for the implementation of the Army Weight Control Program Ref: Page 1 Para 1-1

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18. What is the Surgeon Generals role in the AWCP

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Establish medical examination and counseling policies in support of the AWCP.
Evaluate the medical aspects of the program.
Establish and review procedures for determination of body fat content.
Provide guidance on improving the nutritional status of Soldiers.

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19. What happens to Soldiers that fall below their minimum weights?

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A: Male and female Soldiers who fall below the minimum weights shown in table 3–1 will be referred for immediate medical evaluation. Ref: Page 4, Table 3-1 (notes)

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20. What happens to Soldiers reporting to a school as a result of a reenlistment option and found not to meet body fat composition stands?

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A: Will be released in accordance with the needs of the Army (for Active Army Soldiers) or returned to home station as indicated above (for ARNG/USAR Soldiers). No grounds will exist for the Soldier to claim an unfulfilled reenlistment contract. Ref Page 6 Para 3-1h

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21. Exceptions to policy for Active Army personnel (including RC personnel on AD) For Soldiers who are otherwise physically fit and have performed their duties in a satisfactory manner, the commander exercising General Court-martial Convening Authority or the first general officer in the Soldier’s normal chain of command (whichever is in the most direct line to the Soldier) may approve the following exceptions to policy:

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:(1)Individuals who have a temporary medical condition that precludes loss of weight. In such cases, the type of ongoing treatment will be documented; the extension will be for the minimum time necessary to correct the condition and achieve the required weight loss.
(2) Pregnant Soldiers (except those Soldiers who have medical conditions as listed in paragraph 3–2d) who are otherwise fully qualified for reenlistment, including those with approved waivers, but who exceed acceptable standards prescribed in this regulation, will be extended for the minimum period that will allow birth of the child, plus 6 months. A clearance from the doctor that the Soldier is medically fit to participate in a weight control program is required. Authority, which will be cited on DA Form 1695 (Oath of Extension of Enlistment), is AR 601–280, paragraph 3–3. On completion of the period of extension, the Soldier will be reevaluated under paragraph 3–2.
Exceptions to policy allowing reenlistment/extension of enlistment are authorized only in cases where—
(a) Medically documented conditions (para 3–2d) preclude attainment of required standards.
(b) Disability separation is not appropriate.

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22: What is the purpose of the Army standard for measuring body fat?

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A: The purpose of the body fat calculation is to ensure those with extra weight due to lean muscle mass are not unfairly required to leave the military. Lean body mass is critical to successfully perform military-unique jobs that require combat readiness.

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23: What was the reason for revising the female Soldier screening weight table?

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A: The screening weight tables were revised to ensure the Army was in compliance with the DODI 1308.3, DOD Physical Fitness and Body Fat Programs Procedures (5 Nov 02). This instruction directed that each Service’s body fat calculations include an assessment of abdominal fat and be no more stringent than those described by DOD. As a result, Army researchers determined that female Soldiers were indeed being held to a more stringent weight screen than necessary and the female screening weight table was justly revised. This actually reduced the number of women unnecessarily measured for body fat. Overall, this change increases the efficiency and fairness of body fat assessments for female Soldiers, while also monitoring for a known risk factor (increased abdominal girth) for chronic health problems.

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24: Are deployed Soldiers exempt from meeting weight standards

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A: No. There is no exemption from weight standards while deployed, or upon return from deployment, except in the case of pregnancy and medical conditions as outlined in AR 600-9.

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25: Is the Gulick tape authorized to use to measure body fat?

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No. Acceptable tape measures are made of non-stretchable material. The Gulick tape has a spring loaded end that may get stretched over time, thereby making measurements inaccurate. The preferred method to ensure that the tape is applied correctly is to view the site that is being measured. The tape should make contact with the skin, conform to the body surface being measured, and not compress the underlying soft tissue

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26: If a Soldier is taking a prescribed medication that may cause weight gain, is he/she exempt from the standards of AR 600-9?

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A: No. The use of certain medications to treat an underlying medical disorder or the inability to perform aerobic events may contribute to weight gain, but neither is generally considered sufficient medical rationale to exempt a Soldier from AR 600-9.