NCO of Quarter Board: AR 600-9

A soldier is considered overweight when his or her percent body fat exceeds the standard
specified in AR 600-9.

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.

Ensure that all personnel:

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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.

1. Are nonpromotable (to the extent such
   nonpromotion is permitted by law).

2. Will not be assigned to command, command sergeant major or first sergeant positions.

3. Are not authorized to attend professional military schools.

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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When their body weight exce
eds the screening table weight.
•
When the unit commander or supervisor determi
nes that the individual’s appearance suggests
that body fat is excessive.

1. Connotes a lack of personal discipline.

2. Detracts from military appearance.

3. May indicate a poor state of health, physical fitness, or stamina

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

The tape measure should be made of a nonstretchabl
e material, preferably fiberglass; cloth or
steel tapes are unacceptable

Monthly to measure progress

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

AR 600-9

1 pound or 1 inch

1. Will be provided exercise guidance, dietary info
   rmation or weight reduction counseling by health
   care personnel, and assistance in behavioral modifica
   tion, as appropriate, to help them attain the
   requirements of the Army.

2. Entered into weight control program by unit commanders

3. Flagged by the Commander under
   the provisions of AR 600-8-22

A soldier should be weighed when they take the APFT or at least every six months

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

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

Three times (Each sequential measurement will be within 1
⁄2 inch of the next or previous
measurement.)

Two, one to place the tape measure and determine the measurements, the other to assure proper placement and tension of the tape, as well as to record the measurement on the worksheet

If the circumstances preclude weighing soldiers

during the APFT, they should be weighed within 30 days of the APFT

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

• Males - 18%

* Females - 26%

Height and age with separate tables for males and females