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What is meant by the term overweight?
When a soldiers body fat percentage exceed the standard set in AR 600-9.
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Who is responsible for meeting the standards in AR
600-9?
Every soldier.
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What are the primary objectives of the Army Weight
Control Program?
That all soldiers be able to meet the physical demands of their duties under combat conditions and present a trim, military appearance.
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Name some limitation of personnel that are overweight, including soldiers who become pregnant on the WCP.
- Non-promotable
- Cannot be assigned to command, CSM or 1SG positions
- Cannot attend military schools
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Can a soldier who has been flagged for being
overweight or an APFT failure receive an award?
Overweight cannot receive an award, APFT failure CAN.
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When is a determination of percent body fat required
to be made on personnel?
- When their body weight exceeds the screening table weight.
- When their appearance suggest they are overweight.
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What are the 3 reasons why the Army is so concerned with body fat?
- Connotes a lack of personal discipline
- Detracts from military appearance
- Suggests poor health/physical fitness
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When does enrollment in a WCP begin?
The day your commander tells you, you are enrolled.
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Tape measures should be made of what material?
Non-stretchy or fiberglass material
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How often should soldiers in the WCP weigh in?
Monthly
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What is the required weight loss goal for soldiers on
the WCP?
3-8 lbs./month
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What AR covers the AWCP?
AR 600-9
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Screening table weights and heights are measured to
the nearest what?
½ in and ½ lb.
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What 3 things must happen when a soldier is determined to be overweight?
- Will be provided exercise guidance, dietary
- info, and behavior modification.
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How often should soldiers be weighed?
Every time they take the APFT or every 6 months.
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Define Tape Test.
Method of determining body fat percent.
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What circumference sites are used for taping male and female soldiers?
Male: neck, abdomen
- Female:
- neck waist and hips
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How many times is each measurement required to be
made?
3
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How many people should be utilized in the taping of
soldiers?
2- one to place and determine measurements and one to ensure placement and record measurements
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If circumstances prevent the weighing of soldiers
immediately after the APFT, when should they be weighed?
Within next 30 days.
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It is a requirement that all TDY and PCS orders
contain what statement in regards to weight control?
“You are responsible for reporting to your next duty station/school in satisfactory physical condition, able to meet weight standards and pass the APFT.”
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In regards to body fat percent, all personnel are
encouraged to reach the more stringent Dept. of Defense-wide goal of what?
Males: 18 %
Females: 26 %
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To assist soldiers in meeting the requirements of AR
600-9 screening table weights are used.
The screening table weights are based on what 2 considerations?
Height and age, with separate table for male and female.
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