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. If the unit commander determines that the individual exceeds the body fat standard—
   (a) Within 12 months following removal from the AWCP and no underlying or associated disease process is found as the cause of the condition, the unit commander will initiate separation proceedings per paragraphs 3–2g and j.
   (b) After the 12th month, but within 36 months from the date of the previous removal from the program, and if no underlying or associated disease process is found as the cause of the condition, the individual will be allowed 90 days to meet the standards. Personnel who meet the body fat standard after that period will be removed from the program. All others will be subject to separation from the service under paragraph 3–2j.
   (c) Personnel who meet this regulations’s standards and become pregnant will be exempt from the standards for the duration of the pregnancy plus the period of convalescent leave after termination of pregnancy. They will be entered in a weight control program, if required, after completion of 135 days of convalescent leave and with approval of a medical doctor that they are fit for participation in a weight control program. This procedure also applies to individuals in a medical holding unit who have been hospitalized for long periods. Soldiers entered/reentered in a weight control program after pregnancy, prolonged treatment, or hospitalization will be considered to be in a new weight control program. Paragraph 3–2k of this regulation will not apply at that time.
2. If the individual is determined to exceed the body fat standard and the condition is due to an underlying or associated disease process, action described in paragraph 3–2d will be taken.
12. Inherent in the responsibility of selection boards is the obligation to select only those individuals who are considered to be physically fit to perform the duties required of them at all times. Compliance with the AWCP as prescribed in this regulation will be considered in the selection process for promotion, professional military or civilian schooling, or assignment to command positions. Procedures for commanders and supervisors to provide current information for use by selection boards indicating whether individuals meet the prescribed standards will be included in DA regulations or issued by separate correspondence.
13. Records will be maintained in the Military Personnel Records Jacket for personnel in weight control programs. On transfer from one unit to another, the losing commander or supervisor will forward a statement to the gaining unit with information indicating the status of the individual’s participation in a weight control program. When the transfer is a permanent change of station, the unit commander’s statement will be filed as a transfer document in the Military Personnel Records Jacket, under AR 600–8–104.
14. Upon removal from the weight control program, unit records on participation in a weight control program will be maintained in the Military Personnel Records Jacket for a period of 36 months from date of removal. If the Soldier is transferred to another unit prior to completion of 36 months, action will be taken in accordance with paragraph 3–2m.

1. Personnel who exceed the screening table weight at table 3–1 and the body fat standard for their current age group in paragraph 3–1c will not be allowed to reenlist or extend their enlistment.
2. Exceptions to policy for Active Army personnel (including RC personnel on AD) are prescribed in this subparagraph. For Soldiers who are otherwise physically fit and have performed their duties in a satisfactory manner, the commander exercising General Court-martial Convening Authority or the first general officer in the Soldier’s normal chain of command (whichever is in the most direct line to the Soldier) may approve the following exceptions to policy:
   1. Extension of enlistment may be authorized for personnel who meet one of the following criteria:
      (a) Individuals who have a temporary medical condition that precludes loss of weight. In such cases, the type of ongoing treatment will be documented; the extension will be for the minimum time necessary to correct the condition and achieve the required weight loss.
      (b) Pregnant Soldiers (except those Soldiers who have medical conditions as listed in paragraph 3–2d) who are otherwise fully qualified for reenlistment, including those with approved waivers, but who exceed acceptable standards prescribed in this regulation, will be extended for the minimum period that will allow birth of the child, plus 6 months. A clearance from the doctor that the Soldier is medically fit to participate in a weight control program is required. Authority, which will be cited on DA Form 1695 (Oath of Extension of Enlistment), is AR 601–280, paragraph 3–3. On completion of the period of extension, the Soldier will be reevaluated under paragraph 3–2.
   2. Exceptions to policy allowing reenlistment/extension of enlistment are authorized only in cases where—
      (a) Medically documented conditions (para 3–2d) preclude attainment of required standards.
      (b) Disability separation is not appropriate.
3. All requests for extension of enlistment for ARNG and USAR (TPU and IRR) personnel not on AD will be processed under NGR 600–200 or AR 140–111, chapter 3, as appropriate.
4. Requests for exceptions to policy will be forwarded through the chain of command, with the commander’s personal recommendation and appropriate comment at each level. As a minimum, requests will include—
   1. The physician’s evaluation.
   2. A record of progress in the weight control program.
   3. Current height and weight.
   4. Body fat content.

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