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What is meant by the term OVERWEIGHT?
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A soldier is considered overweight when their percent body fat exceeds the standard specified in AR 600-9.
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Who is responsible for meeting the standards in AR 600-9?
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Every soldier. self disapline to maintain proper weight distribution & high stanards of appearence ar essential to everyone in the Army.
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What are the primary objectives of the Army weight control program?
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Ensure that all personnel...
1. are able to meet the physical demands of their duties under combat conditions 2. present a trim Military appearence at all times. |
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Name some limitations that are placed on personnel that are overweight, including soldiers that become pregnant while on the weight control program?
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1. Not promotable
2. Won't be assigned command, CSM, 1st Sgt positions. 3.Not authorized to attend professional military schools. |
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Can a soldier FLAGGED for overweight of APFT failure receive an award?
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overweight- NO
PT failure- YES |
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When is it necessary to determine a soldier's percent body fat?
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1. When their body weight exceeds the screening table weight.
2. When the unit CO or supervisor determine that their appearence suggests body fat is excessive. |
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Wha are 3 reasons that the Army is so concerned with body fat?
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1. displays a lack of personal disapline
2. detracts from Military appearence 3. May indicate poor health, physical fittness or stamina |
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When does enrollment in the Army weight control program begin?
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On the day the soldier is informed by the CO that they have been entered into it.
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Tape measurers should be made of whatmaterial?
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Nonstretchable material.
Fiberglass(preferred), cloth or steal. |
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How often should Weight Contrl Program soldiers be weighed in?
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Monthly to measure progress.
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What is the required weight loss goal for soldiers in the weight control program?
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3 to 8 LBS per month
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What AR covers Army Weight Control program?
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AR 600-9
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Screening table weights & heights are measured to the nearest what?
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lbs. or inch
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What 3 things must happen when a soldier is determined to be overweight?
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1. They will be provided exercise, diet or weight reduction counseling by health care personnel & assistance in behavior modification
2. entered into weight conrol program by unit CO 3. Flagged- under 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 6 months.
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Define Tape Test...
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The method for determining percent body fat on a soldier.
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What circumference sites are used in taping male, and female, soldiers?
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Male- neck & abdomen
Female- neck, waist & hip |
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When taping a soldier, how many times is each measurement required to be made?
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3 times
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How many peaple should be utilized in the taping of soldiers?
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2
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If circumstances prevent the weigh-in of soldiers at the time of APFT, when can they be weighed?
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They should be weighed within 30 days of the APFT.
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All TDY & PCS orders contain waht statement regarding weight control?
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You are responsible for reporting to your next duty station/school in satisfactory physical condition, able to pass the APFT & meet weight standards.
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In regards to percent body fat, all personnel are encouraged to achieve the more stringent DOD-wide goal of what?
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Males- 18%
Females- 26% |
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On a weight screening table, the screening weight is based on waht 2 considerations?
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1. Height & age
2. seperate tables for males & females |
