THE ARMY WEIGHT CONTROL PROGRAM Army Regulation 600–9
Table of Contents Ch. 1: Introduction Ch. 2: Responsibilities   Ch. 3: Proper Weight Control Table List Figure List	Introduction   Summary of Change   Appendixes Glossary
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1. Implement the AWCP, to include evaluation of the weight and military appearance of all Soldiers under their jurisdiction, to include measuring body fat as prescribed in this regulation.
2. Insure the continued evaluation of all Soldiers under their command or supervision against the body fat standards prescribed in this regulation.
3. Maintain data as listed in 2–14f on Soldiers in their command or under their supervision who—
   
   1. Enter a weight control program each year.
      
   2. Subsequently either meet the body fat standards prescribed in this regulation or were separated from the service for reasons related to overweight conditions.
4. Encourage Soldiers to establish a personal weight goal as described above.
5. Ensure that personnel responsible for issuing TDY and PCS orders include the following in the text of all orders: "You are responsible for reporting to your next duty station/school in satisfactory physical condition, able to pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) and meet weight standards."
6. Establish an interim process to collect and maintain the data listed below for submission in an annual report (reporting period is 1 January to 31 December). The Defense Integrated Military Human Resources System will ultimately house these data and provide the required reports for submission to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), once fielded. There is no intent for the commanders and supervisors to build other systems to meet this need for the short period. The report will contain statistical data on body fat standards by gender, age, and rank/grade, as follows:
   
   1. Number of personnel tested for physical fitness and body fat.
      
   2. Number of personnel who failed the physical fitness test.
      
   3. Number of personnel in physical fitness remedial training.
      
   4. Number of personnel who failed the body fat standards.
      
   5. Number of personnel placed on the AWCP.
      
   6. Number of personnel who successfully completed physical fitness remedial training.
      
   7. Number of personnel who successfully completed the AWCP.
      

1. Assist commanders and supervisors by providing weight reduction counseling to individuals who are overweight.
2. Identify those individuals who have a pathological condition requiring medical treatment.
3. Evaluate overweight Soldiers—
   
   1. When a Soldier has a medical limitation, Department of the Army (DA) Form 3349 (Physical Profile) and AR 40–501 prescribe assignment limitations for Soldiers with profiles; for example, no mandatory strenuous physical activity).
   2. When a Soldier is pregnant.
      
   3. When an evaluation is requested by a unit commander (this is an option for unit commanders and is not mandatory).
      
   4. When separation is being considered for failure to make satisfactory progress in a weight control program.
      
   5. Six months prior to expiration term of service (ETS).

1. Prescribe proper exercise and fitness techniques to assist Soldiers in determining, achieving and maintaining an appropriate personal weight goal.
2. Assist commanders in developing proactive programs that clearly establish physical fitness as a unit value.

1. Commanders and supervisors will monitor all members of their command (officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel) to ensure that they maintain proper weight, body composition, and personal appearance. At minimum, personnel will be weighed when they take the APFT or at least every 6 months. Soldiers may be weighed immediately before or after they take the APFT. Personnel exceeding the screening table weight (table 3–1) or identified by the commander or supervisor for a special evaluation will have a determination made of percent body fat. Identification and counseling of overweight personnel are required.

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