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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6. If the school for which enrollment has been denied is the result of local selection, the installation commander may determine the Soldier’s eligibility for subsequent attendance at the school.
7. If the school for which enrollment has been denied is the result of normal career assignment, the Soldier is eligible for subsequent attendance at the school providing the Soldier meets the standards defined in paragraph 3–1c.
8. Soldiers reporting to a school as a result of a reenlistment option and found not to meet body fat composition standards will be released in accordance with the needs of the Army (for Active Army Soldiers) or returned to home station as indicated above (for ARNG/USAR Soldiers). No grounds will exist for the Soldier to claim an unfulfilled reenlistment contract.
9. A memorandum will be sent to the first general officer in the sending/losing chain of command that addressees the Soldier’s failure to maintain standards and the possible failure of the unit commander to identify and enroll the Soldier in the AWCP. In addition, for Soldiers in a TDY enroute or PCS status, the school commandant will notify the gaining installation commander that the Soldier reported to the school not meeting body composition standards. The receiving unit commander will screen the Soldier upon arrival and enroll the Soldier in the AWCP if the body composition standard is not met.
10. All enrollment denials and approved removal actions must be reported electronically to the Commander, HRC–Alexandria, 2461 Eisenhower, Alexandria VA 22331–0400. The following information will be forwarded:
    1. Name.
    2. Social Security number.
    3. Date of denial and/or removal.
    4. Brief synopsis of reasons for removal.

1. Body fat composition will be determined for personnel—
   1. Whose body weight exceeds the screening table weight in table 3–1.
   2. When the unit commander or supervisor determines that the individual’s appearance suggests that body fat is excessive.
2. Routine weigh-ins will be accomplished at the unit level. Percent body fat measurements will be accomplished by company or similar level commanders (or their designee) in accordance with standard methods prescribed in appendix B of this regulation. Soldiers will be measured by individuals of the same gender. If this cannot be accomplished, a female Soldier will be present when males measure females. IRR members on AT, ADT, and special active duty for training will have a weigh-in and body fat evaluation (if required) by the unit to which attached. Active Army and Reserve Component Soldiers exceeding body fat standards in table 3–1 (determined to be overfat), will be provided exercise guidance, dietary information or weight reduction counseling by health care personnel, and assistance in behavioral modification, as appropriate, to help them attain the requirements of the Army. Soldiers not meeting body fat standards after 1 year from date of entry into the Active Army will be entered in the AWCP and flagged under the provisions of AR 600–8–2 by the unit commander. Enrollment in a weight control program starts on the day that the Soldier is informed by the unit commander that he/she has been entered in a weight control program. The weight reduction counseling may be accomplished prior to or shortly after entry into a program.
3. The sample correspondence shown in figure 3–1 will be completed and retained by the unit commander or supervisor to document properly recommendations and actions taken in each case.

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