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How many times is each measurement required to be made?

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3 times

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What are three reasons why the Army is so concerned about excess body fat?

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Connotes a lack of personal discipline. Detracts from military appearance. May indicate a poor state of health, physical fitness, or stamina

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In regards to percent body fat, all personnel are encouraged to achieve the more stringent Department of Defense-wide goal of what?

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males 18 females 26

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What are the primary objectives of the Army Weight Control Program?

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Are able to meet the physical demands of their duties under combat conditions Present a trim military appearance at all times.

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What regulation covers the Army Weight Control Program

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AR 600-9

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Tape measures used for taping should be made of what material?

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The tape measures could be made of a non stretchable material, preferably fiberglass; cloth or steel tapes are unacceptable.

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What is the required weight loss goal for Soldiers on the Army Weight Control Program?

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3-8lbs per month

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When is a determination of percent body fat required to be made on personnel

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When their body weight exceeds the screening table weight. When the unit commander or supervisor determines that the individual's appearance suggests that body fat is excessive.

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If circumstances prevent the weighing of soldiers immediately following the APFT, when can they be weighed?

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within 30 days of APFT

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How often should soldiers be weighed?

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When they take an APFT or every 6 months

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How often should soldiers in the weight control program weight in?

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monthly to measure progress

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When does enrollment in a weight control program begin?

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On the day that the soldier is informed by the unit commander that he or she has been entered into a weight control program.

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To assist soldiers in meeting the requirements prescribed in AR 600-9, weight-screening tables are used. The screening weight is based on what two considerations?

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height, age, male and female

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Define Tape Test:

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The method of determining the percent of body fat on a soldier.

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Can a Soldier who has been flagged for being overweight or an APFT failure receive an award?

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A Soldier that is flagged for being overweight cannot receive an award. A Soldier that is flagged for APFT failure can receive an award

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Screening table weights and heights are measured to the nearest what?

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half pound or half inch

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What three things must happen when a soldier is determined to be overweight?

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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. Entered into weight control program by unit commanders Flagged by the Commander under the provisions of AR 600-8-22

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What is meant by the term "overweight"?

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A soldier exceeds the percent body fat allowed as outlined in AR600-9

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What circumference sites are used for taping male and female soldiers?

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Male- Abdomen and Neck Female- Neck, Waist and Hip (largest portion of the protruding buttock)

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It is a requirement that all TDY and PCS orders contain what statement in regards to weight control?

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"You are responsible for reporting to your next duty station/school in satisfactory physical condition, able to pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) and meet weight standards."

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How many people should be utilized in the taping of soldiers?

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two people

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Who is responsible for meeting the standards prescribed in AR 600-9?

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Every Soldier.(Commissioned Officer, Warrant Officer and Enlisted). Self discipline to maintain proper weight distribution and high standards of appearance are essential to every individual in the Army.

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Name some limitations on personnel that are overweight, including Soldiers who become pregnant while on the weight control program?

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Are non promotable (to the extent such non promotion is permitted by law). Will not be assigned to command, command sergeant major or first sergeant positions. Are not authorized to attend professional military schools.

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