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What Army regulation covers "Weight Control"? |
AR 600–9
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What is meant by the term "overweight"?
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When a Soldier's percent body fat exceeds the standard specified in AR 600–9
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Who is responsible for meeting the standards prescribes in AR 600–9?
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Every Soldier
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What are the primary objectives of the Army Weight Control Program?
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Ensure that all personnel:
Are able to meet the physical demands of their duties under combat conditions and present a trim military appearance at all times |
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What are some of the limitations on personnel that are overweight?
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1. Soldiers are non–promotable
2. Will not be assigned to command, command sergeant major, or first sergeant positions 3. Are not authorized to attend professional military schools |
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Can a Soldier who has been flagged for being overweight receive an award?
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No
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Can a Soldier who has been flagged for an APFT failure receive an award?
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Yes
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When is a determination of precent body fat required to be made on personnel?
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–When their body weight exceeds the screening table weight
–When the unit commander or supervisor determines the the individual's appearance suggests that body fat is excessive |
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What are three reasons why the Army is so concerned about excess body fat?
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1. Connotes a lack of personal discipline
2. Detracts from military appearance 3. May indicate a poor state of health, physical fitness, or stamina |
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When does enrollment in a weight control program begin?
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On the day that the Soldier is informed by the unit commander that he or she has been entered into a weight control program
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Tape measures used for taping should be made of what material?
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Made of non–stretchable material, preferably fiberglass. Cloth or steel tapes are unacceptable
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How often should Soldiers in the weight control program weigh in?
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Monthly to measure progress
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What is the required weight loss goal for Soldiers on the Army weight control program?
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The required weight loss goal of 3 to 8 pounds per month is considered a safely attainable goal to enable Soldiers to lose excess body fat and meet the body fat standards
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Screening table weights and heights are measured to the nearest what?
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1/2 pounds or 1/2 inch
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What three htings must happen when a Soldier is determined to be overweight?
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1. Will be provided exercise guidance, dietary information or weight reduction counseling by healthcare personnel, and assistance in behavioral modification
2. Entered into weight control program by unit commanders 3. Flagged by the commander under the provisions of AR 600–8–22 |
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How often should Soldiers be weighed?
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When they take the APFT or at least every six months
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Define Tape Test
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The method of determining the percent of body fat on a Soldier
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What circumference sites are used for taping male and female Soldiers?
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Male–Abdomen and Neck
Female–Neck, Waist and Hip |
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How many times is each measurement required to be made?
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Three times
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How many people should be utilized in the taping of Soldiers?
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Two. One to place tape measure and determine the measurements, and the other to supervise
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If circumstances prevent the weighing of Soldiers immediately following the APFT, when can they be weighed?
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They should be weighed within 30 days of the APFT
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What is the Department of Defense wide goal of body fat percentage?
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Male–18%
Female–26% |
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What are the two considerations when screening weight? |
Height and age with separate tables for males and females |
