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What are the primary objectives of the Army Weight Control Program?
Ensure that all personnel:
• Are able to meet the physical demands of their duties under combat
conditions
• Present a trim military appearance at all times.
Can a Soldier who has been flagged for being overweight or an APFT
failure receive an award?
A Soldier that is flagged for being overweight cannot receive an award.
A Soldier that is flagged for APFT failure can receive an award
When is a determination of percent body fat required to be made on
personnel?
What are three reasons why the Army is so concerned about excess body
fat?
How often should soldiers in the weight control program weight in?
Monthly to measure progress
What is the required weight loss goal for Soldiers on the Army Weight
Control Program?
The required weight loss goal of 3 to 8 pounds per month is considered a safely
attainable goal to enable soldiers to lose excess body fat and meet the body fat
standards
Screening table weights and heights are measured to the nearest what?
1 pound or 1 inch
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 pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) and meet
weight standards.”