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SSI Noncommissioned Officer AcademySenior Leaders Course

Implement the

Army

Body Composition Program Slide2

2Concrete Experience

GROUP 1:

Identify 5 things that are

right with the Army Body Composition Program.GROUP 2: Identify 5 things that are wrong with the Army Body Composition Program.Slide3

3 Learning Objective

Action: Implement the Army Body Composition ProgramCondition: Senior HR Leaders in a classroom environment working individually and as a member of a small group, using doctrinal and administrative publications, practical exercises, case studies, personal experience, handouts, and discussion with an awareness of the Operational Environment (OE) variables and actors.Standard: Describe the Army’s body composition objectives and responsibilities.Interpret the policies and procedures of the Army Body Composition Program.Slide4

Primary ObjectiveTo ensure that all Soldiers--

Achieve and maintain optimal well being and performanceSecondary ObjectiveAssist in establishing and maintaining--Operational readinessPhysical fitnessHealthEstablish body fat standardsProvide procedures to meet the standardsArmy Body Composition ProgramSlide5

IndividualsMeeting the standardsOrder Issuing OfficialsEnsure TDY and PCS orders include:

“You are responsible for reporting to your next duty station/school in satisfactory physical condition, able to pass the APFT and meet body fat standards IAW AR 600-9.”Commanders’/Supervisors’ ResponsibilitiesImplement the ABCPEnsure continued evaluation of all SoldiersReview monthly AAA-095Forward ABCP packet to gaining unitResponsibilitiesSlide6

Body Composition Process

1. Enter ABCP2. Flag 3. Nutrition Counseling4. Medical EvaluationYES

NOYESNOYES** Identified during evaluation.Meets Height/Weight Table?

Appearance Satisfactory?No Action Required

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Meets Body Fat Standard?

No Action Required

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Medical Problem?

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**Medical Treatment6

ABCP

Screening

Weight Control ActionsSlide7

Body Composition Actions

1. Remove from ABCP2. Lift Flag

YESNONOABCPWeight loss in any 2 consecutive months?Medical Problem?

Below HT/WT Table?YES

**Satisfactory Progress in 6 months?

Meets Body Fat Standard?

Meets Body

Fat Standard?NO

Medical Treatment

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YESYES

NONO

Consider for Separation

YES

NO

YES

ABCP

ABCP

**Satisfactory progress is loss of 3 to 8 pounds or 1% body fat per month.

Personnel will

remain

in

the ABCP

after the

initial 6-month

period if they-

Still

exceed the body fat standard.

Made

satisfactory progress toward their weight loss or

are at

or below the screening table

weight.Slide8

Non-promotable

Not assigned to command positionsNot authorized for consideration or attendance at professional military or civilian schoolingDenied enrollment to professional military schools if arriving overweightFormally enrolled in the ABCPSuspension of Favorable Personnel Actions (Flagged)Failure to Meet Body Composition StandardsConsidered failing if:

Unsatisfactory progress after any two consecutive monthly weigh-ins. Unsatisfactory progress after 6 MonthsUpon failure: Cdr will request medical evaluation Cdr will process for separation if medical condition does not meet medical retention If no medical condition exists, separation will be initiatedSlide9

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ExemptionsThe following Soldiers are exempt but must maintain a Soldierly appearance:Soldiers with major limb lossSoldiers on established continue on active duty and/or continued RC statusPregnant and postpartum SoldiersSoldiers hospitalized for =/> 30 continuous daysNew recruit Slide10

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Why is the Tape Test Used?Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 1308.3, DOD Physical Fitness and Body Fat Programs Procedures (5 Nov 02), provides physical and body fat procedures to ensure the Services’ body composition programs are consistent and scientifically current. The DODI established percent body fat standards using the circumference-based method (body fat calculation equations, measurement sites, and measurement techniques). These equations rely heavily on assessment of abdominal fat, the region of greatest interest to public health experts. The purpose of the body fat calculation is to ensure those with extra weight due to lean muscle mass are not unfairly required to leave the military. Lean body mass is critical to successfully perform military-unique jobs that require combat readiness.Acceptable tape measures are made of non-stretchable (fiberglass) material.Slide11

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Tape TestNO. AR 600-9 describes the abdominal circumference site as being at the level of the “belly button”Consistency in measurement is an important aspect of doing the tape test correctly.Body circumference measurements must always be done exactly as described in AR 600-9 to ensure consistency and fairness each time a Soldier is measured.The locations to measure the various body circumferences are based on standard body sites determined by scientists who studied how to best measure body fat in males and females.Moving the tape up or down when measuring the waist to ensure the tape includes the “love handles” is not a good practice as this clearly deviates from the scientific recommendations.Are “love handles”

measured when you obtain abdominal circumference? Slide12

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Underlying Medical ConditionsIf a Soldier has an underlying medical condition and is being treated by a healthcare provider for that condition, is he/she exempt from AR 600-9? A Soldier found to have a temporary underlying medical condition by a healthcare provider which directly causes weight gain or prohibits weight loss (e.g., a metabolic condition such as thyroid disease, not currently under control) may be temporarily exempt from enrollment into the ABCP. The flag will remain in place. The Soldier is expected to be in compliance with AR 600-9 effective the ending date of that prescribed period. If not, he/she will be enrolled in the ABCP.Use of certain medications that may cause weight gain, “dead man’s” profile, and recovery from surgery / injury are not considered “underlying medical conditions” and should not be used to temporarily exempt a Soldier from enrollment in the

ABCP. Slide13

13When and for how long is a pregnant Soldier exempt from AR 600-9?

Pregnant SoldiersPregnant Soldiers are exempt from the standards of AR 600-9 for the duration of pregnancy plus six months. When initially informed of the pregnancy, the Soldier shall continue her physical fitness program under the supervision of medical authority. The U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and preventive Medicine (USACHPPM) has developed a scientifically based program that has proven useful. Information about the program may be found at: http://phc.amedd.army.mil/dhpw/readiness/pppt.aspx Slide14

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Flagging ActionsWhen will a Soldier be flagged for being overweight? Effective date of flag and enrollment in the ABCP is the date on which counseling occursPrior to or shortly after enrollment in the ABCP, Soldier will be provided dietary education or nutrition counseling by healthcare personnel, exercise guidance, and assistance in behavior modification (as appropriate) to help him/her meet Army standardsAre medical evaluations required before a Soldier is flagged?NO. However

, a medical evaluation will be completed when the Soldier has a medical limitation, is pregnant, or when requested by the unit commander. A medical evaluation is also required for Soldiers being considered for separation for failing to make satisfactory progress in the ABCP or who are within six months of exiting the Service. It is recommended that all Soldiers who are enrolled in a body composition program receive a medical evaluation; however, a medical evaluation does not exclude the Soldier from meeting body fat standards outlined in AR 600-9. Slide15

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Exceptions / WaiversCan the commander or attending physician approve exceptions to AR 600-9?NO. The Army G-1 is the proponent for the ABCP and approval authority for all waivers. Commanders must provide counseling to Soldiers to establish a personal weight goal and implement the ABCP. Healthcare personnel assist commanders and supervisors by providing weight reduction counseling, identification of pathological conditions that require medical treatment, and evaluating Soldiers with medical limitations. Physical Profiles will not be used to excuse Soldiers from the provisions of AR 600-9. AR 600-9 contains a standard memorandum for completion by a physician if there is an underlying or associated disease process that is the cause of the overweight condition. Slide16

16 Learning Objective

Action: Implement the Army Body Composition ProgramCondition: Senior HR Leaders in a classroom environment working individually and as a member of a small group, using doctrinal and administrative publications, practical exercises, case studies, personal experience, handouts, and discussion with an awareness of the Operational Environment (OE) variables and actors.Standard: Describe the Army’s body composition objectives and responsibilities.Interpret the policies and procedures of the Army Body Composition Program.