Term
Topic:Weight Control
Question #1:
What is meant by the term "overweight"? |
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Definition
Answer:
A soldier is considered overweight when his or her percent body fat exceeds the standard
specified in AR 600-9.
(AR 600-9 September 2006 / Glossary / PDF 55) |
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Term
Topic:Weight Control
Question #2:
Who is responsible for meeting the standards prescribed in AR 600-9? |
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Definition
Answer:
Every Soldier.(Commissioned Officer, Warrant Officer and Enlisted). Self discipline to
maintain proper weight distribution and high standards of appearance are essential to
every individual in the Army.
(AR 600-9 September 2006 / 2-1 / PDF 7) |
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Term
Topic:Weight Control
Question #3:
What are the primary objectives of the Army Weight Control Program? |
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Definition
Answer:
Ensureth at all personnel:
Are able to meet the physical demands of their duties under combat conditions
Present a trim military appearance at all times.
(AR 600-9 September 2006 / 1-5 / PDF 7) |
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Term
Topic:Weight Control
Question #4:
Name some limitations on personnel that are overweight, including Soldiers who become
pregnant while on the weight control program? |
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Are non promotable (to the extent such non promotion is permitted by law).
Will not be assigned to command, command sergeant major or first sergeant positions.
Are not authorized to attend professional military schools.
(AR 600-9 September 2006 / 3-1 / PDF 11) |
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Term
Topic:Weight Control
Question #5:
Can a Soldier who has been flagged for being overweight or an APFT failure receive an
award? |
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Definition
Answer:
A Soldier that is flagged for being overweight cannot receive an award.
A Soldier that is flagged for APFT failure can receive an award
(AR 600-8-2 Dec 2004 / 1-15 / PDF 10) |
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Term
Topic:Weight Control
Question #6:
When is a determination of percent body fat required to be made on personnel? |
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Definition
Answer:
When their body weight exceeds the screening table weight.
When the unit commander or supervisor determines that the individual's appearance
suggests that body fat is excessive.
(AR 600-9 September 2006 / 3-2 / PDF 12) |
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