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- Publish guidance and information pertaining to the caloric content of items served on master menus.
2–5. Chief, National Guard Bureau
The Chief, National Guard Bureau (CNGB) will—
- Implement and monitor the AWCP in the Army National Guard (ARNG) (including units).
- Take appropriate action under guidance prescribed in this regulation.
2–6. Chief, Army Reserve
The Chief, Army Reserve will—
- Monitor the AWCP in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR).
- Take appropriate action under guidance prescribed in this regulation.
2–7. Commanders of major Army commands
Commanders of major commands will insure that Soldiers within their commands are evaluated under the body fat standards prescribed in this regulation.
2–8. Commanding General, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
The Commanding General (CG), U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) will inform personnel at initial entry in the Active Army about basic nutrition and sound food consumption practices.
2–9. School commandants
TRADOC school commandants and commandants/commanders of U.S. Army Reserve Forces schools, the Army Reserve Readiness Training Center, and/or ARNG-conducted schools (regional noncommissioned officer (NCO) academies, State military academies, or ARNG Professional Education Center courses) will take the actions in paragraph 3–1d upon determining that a student arrived for a professional military school overweight.
2–10. Commanding General, U.S. Army Forces Command
The CG, U.S. Army Forces Command will implement and maintain the AWCP in USAR troop program units (TPUs).
2–11. Commanders of major medical commands
- The CG, U.S. Army Health Services Command will—
- Institute weight reduction and counseling programs in Army medical facilities in support of the AWCP.
- Provide appropriate literature and training aids for use by Soldiers, supervisors, and commanders in selection of a proper diet.
- Commanders of other major medical commands (overseas) will institute weight reduction and counseling programs in Army medical facilities in support of the AWCP overseas.
2–12. Commanding General, U.S. Army Reserve Components Personnel Center
The CG, U.S. Army Reserve Components Personnel Center will—
- Monitor the AWCP in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR).
- Take appropriate action under guidance prescribed in this regulation.
- Insure that members applying for tours of AD, active duty for training (ADT), active duty support (ADS), and Army Guard/Reserve (AGR) meet the body fat standards prescribed in this regulation. (Soldiers who do not meet these standards will not be permitted to enter on AD, ADT, or ADS or in AGR status.)
2–13. Individuals
Each Soldier (commissioned officer, warrant officer, and enlisted) is responsible for meeting the standards prescribed in this regulation. To assist Soldiers in meeting these responsibilities, screening tables will continue to be prescribed for use as is currently being done. A 5 percent zone below the screening table weight ceiling is suggested as a help to Soldiers in targeting their personal weight at a level that will minimize the probability of exceeding the screening table weight ceiling as a matter of habit. Soldiers will be coached to select their personal weight goals within or below the 5 percent zone and to strive to maintain that weight through adjustment of life style and fitness routines. A Soldier who consistently exceeds the personal weight goal will be encouraged to seek the assistance of designated unit fitness trainer or training NCO for advice in proper exercise and fitness and health care personnel for a proper dietary program. In other words, exceeding a properly selected goal will “trigger” the Soldier to use the substantial help available to alter the fitness and dietary behavior before confronting the finality of the screening table and initiation of official action if the body fat standards are exceeded.
2–14. Commanders and supervisors
Commanders and supervisors (Active Army and Reserve Component (RC)) will—
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