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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Soldiers who do not make satisfactory progress in the AWCP after a 6-month period and for whom no medical reasons exist to cause the overweight condition. The appropriate regulatory guidance is located in paragraph 3–2j.

8. Personnel will be continued in a weight control program (as provided in paragraphs 3–2e through g) after the initial 6–month period, except as described in paragraph 3–2b, if they—
   1. Still exceed the body fat standard.
   2. Have made satisfactory progress toward their weight loss (as indicated in the glossary), or are at or below the screening table weight (table 3–1).
   3. For RC personnel only, if the individual has not obtained an evaluation from his/her personal physician under the provisions of paragraph 3–2d and cannot demonstrate that the overweight condition results from an underlying or associated disease process, the individual may be separated under appropriate regulations without further medical evaluation by health care personnel.
9. To assist commanders and supervisors, a flow chart outlining procedural guidance is shown at figure 3–2.

Figure 3–2. Flow process guide for screening and weight control actions (applies to all personnel: officers, warrant officers, and enlisted)

10. The commander or supervisor will inform the Soldier in writing that a bar to reenlistment or separation proceedings are being initiated under the following regulations: AR 135–175; AR 135–178; AR 600–8–24, chapters 4 and 5; AR 601–280; AR 635–200, chapters 5 through 15, and 18; NGR 600–5; NGR 600–101; NGR 600–200, chapter 7; or NGR 635–100. These actions will be taken unless a medical reason is found to preclude the loss of weight or there are other good causes to justify additional time in the AWCP.
    1. The individual will immediately respond to the separation consideration letter in writing. The commander or supervisor will consider the response and initiate separation action if no adequate explanation is provided, unless the individual submits an application for retirement, if eligible. USAR personnel who fall under the purview of this paragraph will be released from AD or discharged, as appropriate.
    2. If separation action is not initiated or does not result in separation, the individual will be entered or continued in a weight control program, as specified in paragraph 3–2e.
11. If, within 36 months following removal from a weight control program, it is determined (under paragraph 3–2a) that an individual exceeds the screening table weight (table 3–1) and the body fat standard prescribed in paragraph 3–1c, the following will apply:

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