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17 Cards in this Set
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What publication covers the army weight control program?
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AR 600-9
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What are two primary objectives of the weight control program?
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To insure that all personnel are able to meet the physical demands of their duties under combat conditions. Present a trim military appearance at all times.
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What is the minimum period between weigh-ing of most personnel?
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When they take the PT test or once every six months
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Where are men measured for body fat?
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At the neck and abdomen.
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Where are women measured for body fat?
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At the neck, rist, forearm and hip
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What is the method for determining body fat?
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The tape measurement is done three times at each site and the totals are averaged.
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At what part of the wrist is the female measured?
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The widest part, with arm horizontal, palm up, to the nearest .25 inch
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What amount of weight loss is considered "satisfactory progress" while on the weight control program?
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Three to 8 pounds per month.
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What may happen if an individual must go back on the weight control program within 12 months after removal?
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If no underlying or associated disease is found to be the subject of the condition, that person will be subject to separation from service.
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What favorable actions are disallowed to individuals on the weight control program?
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Attendance of military professional or ivilian schools. Promotions. Command positions. Reenlistment.
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What is meant by the term "overweight"
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An individual is considered overweight when his body fat exceeds the standards set forth in AR 600-9
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Why should every soldier be physically fit regardless of age or duty assignment?
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It is essential to the readiness and combat effectiveness of the army.
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Whose responsibility is it for a soldier to maintain a satifactory level of physical fitness?
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This responsibility is shared by each noncommissioned officer and officer/soldier and his commanding officer
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how often is the army physical fitness test to be conducted?
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Semi-annually for active duty soldiers, and annually for Reserve and National Guard.
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What is considered a minimum passing score?
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180 points
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When should body fat composition be determined?
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a. When the body weight exceeds the screening table weight in AR 600-9.
b. When the unit commander or supervisor determines that the individual’s appearance suggests that he/she may be overweight. |
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Are soldiers removed from the weight control program after they meet the weight
standards in the screening table of AR 600-9? |
No. The screening table will not be used to remove soldiers from the Weight
Control Program. A soldier must meet the body fat standards to be removed. |