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WEIGHT CONTROL PROGRAM

WEIGHT CONTROL PROGRAM. WEIGHT CONTROL PROGRAM. Instructor: MSG MARTIN Purpose: To inform all soldiers of the requirements and procedures involved in the weight control program. References: AR 600-9, 10 June 1987 9 th RRC Policy Letter

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WEIGHT CONTROL PROGRAM

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  1. WEIGHT CONTROLPROGRAM

  2. WEIGHT CONTROLPROGRAM • Instructor: MSG MARTIN • Purpose: To inform all soldiers of the • requirements and procedures involved in • the weight control program. • References: AR 600-9, 10 June 1987 • 9th RRC Policy Letter • FM 21-20, 30 September 1992

  3. WEIGHT CONTROLPROGRAM SEMI-ANNUAL WEIGH IN • At minimum, all personnel will be weighed when • they take the record APFT OR at least every 6 months • All measurements taken in PT uniform • No requirement to weigh in after each APFT

  4. WEIGHT CONTROLPROGRAM TAPING PROCEDURES • Re-measure height measurement to nearest ¼ inch. • Follow procedures for determining Male and Female • body Composition in AR 600-9, Appendix B.

  5. WEIGHT CONTROLPROGRAM FAILURE TO MEET BODY COMPOSITION STANDARDS • Soldiers will be: • Flagged • Counseled • Provided weight reduction counseling • Formally enrolled in WCP • Weighed Monthly

  6. WEIGHT CONTROLPROGRAM SCREENING PROCESS MEETS HT/WT TABLE No 1. ENT WCP 2. FLAG 3. NUTRITION COUNSELING Meets Body Fat STD No Medical ** Problem No A Yes No Appearance Satisfactory Yes Yes Yes ** Identified During Evaluation Required When Para 18C Applies All Others Proceed To Next Step No Action Required Medical ** Treatment No Action Required

  7. WEIGHT CONTROLPROGRAM WEIGHT CONTROL ACTIONS 1. Remove from WCP. 2. Lift Flag WT Loss In Any 2 Consecutive Months Sat * Progress In 6 Months Meets Body Fat STD Yes Yes Yes A No No No Yes A Medical Problem No Medical Treatment Meets Body Fat STD A Start/Continue In WCP Yes No * Satisfactory Progress Is: Loss Of 3 to 8 Pounds Per Month Below HT/WT Table No Yes Consider Separation A

  8. WEIGHT CONTROLPROGRAM UNSATISFACTORY PROGRESS • Unsatisfactory progress after any two consecutive monthly • weigh-ins. • May be referred by the commander or supervisor to health • care personnel for evaluation or re-evaluation. • Unable to determine a medical reason for lack of weight loss, the • commander or supervisor will inform the individual that- • a. Progress is unsatisfactory. • b. Individual is subject to separation.

  9. WEIGHT CONTROLPROGRAM UNSATISFACTORY PROGRESS • After a period of dieting and/or exercise for 6 months • soldiers who have not made satisfactory progress will be • processed as follows: • a. No medical reason to cause overweight condition, the • individual will be subject to separation.

  10. WEIGHT CONTROLPROGRAM SATISFACTORY PROGRESS • Personnel will be continued in a WCP after the initial • 6-month period if they- • a. Still exceed the body fat standard. • b. Made satisfactory progress toward their weight loss or are • at or below the screening table weight

  11. WEIGHT CONTROLPROGRAM RE-ENTRY INTO THE WCP • Following removal from a WCP if the individual exceeds the • screening table weight and the body composition standard within • 36 months, the following will apply: • a. Occurred within 12 months from the date of the previous removal • from WCP and no medical reason, subject to separation. • b. After the 12 month, but within 36 months from the date of the • previous removal from WCP and no medical reason, individual • allowed 90 days to meet the standards. • c. Soldiers entered/reentered in a WCP after pregnancy, prolonged • treatment, or hospitalization will be considered to be in a new WCP.

  12. WEIGHT CONTROLPROGRAM MEDICAL EVALUATION • Request a medical evaluation when the soldier has a medical • limitation, pregnant, or requested by unit commander. • If an underlying or associated disease process is diagnosed • health care personnel will- • a. Prescribe treatment to alleviate the condition and return • personnel to their unit. • b. Hospitalize individual’s for necessary treatment (AD). USAR • soldiers referred to personal physician at soldiers expense. • c. Determine whether the individual’s condition is medically • disqualifying for continued service.

  13. WEIGHT CONTROLPROGRAM INDIVIDUAL GOALS • A 5% zone below the screening table weight ceiling • is suggested as a help to soldiers in targeting their • personal weight at a level which will minimize the • probability of exceeding the screening table weight. • All personnel are encouraged to achieve the more • stringent DOD-wide goal. { Males-20%, Females-26%}

  14. WEIGHT CONTROLPROGRAM QUESTIONS?

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