Army Regulation AR 600-9 The Army Body Composition Program July 2019

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For years, we have been committed to reducing body fat across the force,” said Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael A. Grinston, “It’s one of the driving factors in supporting the Holistic Health and Fitness program, as well as one of the reasons to request a study on the Army Body Composition Program.” The policy is effective immediately and will now use a more consistent and accurate body circumference-based tape method to estimate soldiers’ body fat. Parathyroid hormone (PTH) analog and parathyroid hormone related-protein (PTHrP) analog. PTH is a form of human parathyroid hormone that increases bone mass and is approved for postmenopausal women and men with osteoporosis who are at high risk for fracture. PTHrP is a medication that is also a form of parathyroid hormone. It is an injection and is usually prescribed for postmenopausal women who have severe osteoporosis and a history of multiple fractures. JOINT TECHNICAL COORDINATING GROUP FOR MUNITIONS EFFECTIVENESS (JTCG/ME) PUBLICATIONS {AFJI 10-411; NAVMATINST 5600.23; MCO 5600.43B} If effectively implemented, the AR 600-9is essential to making the Army effective by encouraging physical fitness and ensuring that all Army members meet the correct standards for their body composition.

JOINT REGULATION GOVERNING THE USE AND APPLICATION OF UNIFORM SOURCE, MAINTENANCE, AND RECOVERABILITY CODES {SECNAVINST 4410.23A; AFMAN 21-106}a. Army applicants for initial appointment as a commissioned officer (to include appointment as a commissioned warrant officer) must meet the standards of AR 600-9. All other initial Army applicants must meet the new standards contained in table 2-1 and table 2-2 (located at the end of this change). Body fat will be used as the final determinant for those applicants who exceed the weight tables. Those individuals found medically qualified on the basis of the old weight standards that were in effect prior to 1 October 1991, will not be reevaluated or medically disqualified solely on the basis of the new standards.

PRODUCT QUALITY DEFICIENCY REPORT PROGRAM {DLAR 4155.24; SECNAVINST 4855.5B; AFI 21-115; DCMA INST 1102}

Treatment of Osteoporosis

This report includes the number of soldiers screened and those who exceeded body composition standards. Overall, AR 600-9 is a comprehensive Army regulation guiding Army personnel on body composition standards.

There are different methods for calculating and estimating body fat, as described in our calculators for body fat percentage and fat-free body mass (mistaken with lean body mass). This particular calculator implements the U.S. Army method, used by the Department of Defense [1][2] to vet applicants for enrollment in the military, and during assessment of current staff. It is officially referred to as the "Army body fat circumference-based tape assessment". CONSULAR PROTECTION OF FOREIGN NATIONALS SUBJECT TO THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE {SECNAVINST 5820.6; AFR 110-13} (REPRINTED W/BASIC INCL C1) The AR 600-9 regulationis a guiding document for commanders and supervisors on what they need to do to make sure that soldiers who are overweight or obese get counseling, medical treatment, and help to reach and stay at a healthy weight.

The goals for treating osteoporosis are to slow or stop bone loss and to prevent fractures. Your health care provider may recommend: Physical readiness is made up of an individual's fitness, endurance and overall health. Body composition, measured by the weight-to height test, is a key indicator of physical readiness and can directly affect a Soldier's ability to perform.

APPOINTMENT OF RESERVE COMMISSIONED OFFICERS FOR ASSIGNMENT TO ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT BRANCHES (REPRINTED W/BASIC INCL C1-4)UNITED STATES ARMY PERSONNEL CONTROL FACILITIES AND PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTERING ASSIGNED AND ATTACHED PERSONNEL Table 3-1 Weight for height table (screening table weight), Washington, DC: Headquarters, Department of the Army, 27 November 2006 ARMED FORCES DISCIPLINARY CONTROL BOARDS AND OFF-INSTALLATION LIAISON AND OPERATIONS {OPNAVINST 1620.2A; AFI 31-213; MCO 1620.2D; COMDTINST 1620.1E} Should a Soldier fail both versions of the tape test, they may request a supplemental body fat assessment via the DXA, InBody 770 or The Bod Pod®, if reasonably available. If a Soldier does not request a supplemental body fat assessment or fails the assessment, they will be referred to the Army Weight Control Program. Wear shoes that provide support and have thin nonslip soles. Avoid wearing slippers and athletic shoes with deep treads.