1. WEIGHT CONTROL PROGRAM
NCODP
21 APRIL 2006

2. WEIGHT CONTROL PROGRAM
Instructor: SSG PRIDGEN
Purpose: To inform all soldiers of the
requirements and procedures involved in
the weight control program.
References: AR 600-9, 10 June 1987
MEDICAL CO Policy Letter
FM 21-20, 30 September 1992

3. WEIGHT CONTROL PROGRAM
SEMI-ANNUAL WEIGH IN
At minimum, all personnel will be weighed when
they take the record APFT OR at least every 6 months
All measurements taken in PT uniform
No requirement to weigh in after each APFT
Height and weight measurements will either be rounded up or down. Check table 1 (Screening table weight). If soldier meets the table weight no further action is needed.
If the soldier does not meet the screening table weight, the soldier needs to be taped.
The Commander or supervisor also has the right to implement body fat composition if a soldier’s appearance suggests that body fat is excessive.

4. WEIGHT CONTROL PROGRAM
TAPING PROCEDURES
Re-measure height measurement to nearest ¼ inch.
Follow procedures for determining Male and Female
body Composition in AR 600-9, Appendix B.
Requires two personnel to perform the taping procedure. One to place the tape and take measurements and the other to assure proper placement and tension of the tape measure.
The individual taking the measurements should be of the same sex as the soldier being measured. The individual who assists the measurer may be of either sex.
The tape measure should be of a non-stretchable material, preferably fiberglass; cloth or steel tapes are unacceptable. Cloth tapes stretch with usage and steel tapes do not conform to body surfaces. Calibrate the tape measure with a yard stick or metal ruler. The markings should match those on the ruler; if not, do not use that tape measure.
All circumference measurements will be taken three times and recorded to the nearest ¼ inch. If measurements differ by ¼ inch or more continue measurements until you obtain three measurements within ¼ inch of each other.
Each set of measurements will be completed sequentially to discourage assumption of repeated measurement readings.
Male measurements: Measure abdomen with arms relaxed and the tape measure at a level coinciding with the midpoint of the naval (Belly button). Record the measurement at the end of a normal expiration. Measure the neck; Soldier standing, looking straight ahead, chin parallel to the floor. Place the tape measure around the neck at a level just below the larynx (Adam’s apple). Do not place the tape measure over the Adam’s apple. Care should be taken so as not to involve the shoulder/neck muscles in the measurement. This is a possibility when a soldier has a short neck.
Female measurements: Neck measurement is same as for males. Forearm measurement; Soldier standing with the arm extended away from body so that the forearm is in plain view, with the hand palm up. Soldier should be allowed to choose which arm is to be measured. Place the tape around the largest forearm circumference. This will be just below the elbow. To make sure that this is the largest circumference, slide the tape along the forearm to find the largest circumference. Wrist measurement; Stand with arm extended away from the body so that the wrist is in plain view. Place the tape around the wrist at a point above the hand just below the lower end of the bones of the forearm. Hip measurement; The soldier taking the measurement will view the person being measured from the side. Place the tape around the hips so that it passes over the greatest protrusion of the gluteal muscles (Buttocks) keeping the tape in a horizontal plane (i.e., parallel to the floor). Make sure that the tape is level to the floor on all sides before measurements are recorded. Soldier will be wearing gym shorts so the tape can be drawn snugly to minimize the influence of the shorts on the size of the measurement.

5. WEIGHT CONTROL PROGRAM
FAILURE TO MEET BODY COMPOSITION STANDARDS
Soldiers will be:
Flagged
Counseled
Formally enrolled in WCP
Weighed Monthly
Weigh soldiers monthly during the first drill. Soldiers who miss their monthly weigh-in will make it up within 30 days. Failure to comply with required weigh-ins will result in adverse administrative action or involuntary transfer to the IRR as appropriate.

6. WEIGHT CONTROL PROGRAM
SCREENING PROCESS
MEETS
HT/WT
TABLE No
1. ENT WCP
2. FLAG
3. NUTRITION
COUNSELING
Meets
Body Fat
STD No
Medical **
Problem No A
Yes No
Appearance
Satisfactory
Commanders or supervisor can determine if soldier appearance is satisfactory.
AR 600-9, Para 18C states that Health Care Personnel will evaluate overweight soldiers when-
A soldier has a medical limitation (DA Form 3349, AR prescribes assignment limitations for soldiers with profiles. (For example, no mandatory strenuous physical activity)
Is pregnant
When an evaluation is requested by a unit commander (This is an option for unit commanders and is not mandatory)
Separation is being considered for failure to make satisfactory progress in a weight control program
Six months prior to ETS.
Yes
Yes
Yes
** Identified During Evaluation
Required When Para 18C Applies
All Others Proceed To Next Step
No Action
Required
No Action
Required
Medical **
Treatment

7. WEIGHT CONTROL PROGRAM
WEIGHT CONTROL ACTIONS
1. Remove from
WCP.
2. Lift Flag
WT Loss
In Any 2
Consecutive
Months
Sat *
Progress In
6 Months
Yes
Yes
Meets
Body Fat
STD
Yes A No No No
Yes
Medical
Problem A No
Medical
Treatment A
Start/Continue In
WCP
Meets
Body Fat
STD
Yes No
* Satisfactory Progress Is:
Loss Of 3 to 8 Pounds
Per Month
Below
HT/WT
Table No
Yes
Consider
Separation A

8. WEIGHT CONTROL PROGRAM
UNSATISFACTORY PROGRESS
Unsatisfactory progress after any two consecutive monthly
weigh-ins.
May be referred by the commander or supervisor to health
care personnel for evaluation or re-evaluation.
Unable to determine a medical reason for lack of weight loss, the
commander or supervisor will inform the individual that-
a. Progress is unsatisfactory.
b. Individual is subject to separation.
Satisfactory progress is 3-8 lbs/month!
The Commander or supervisor will inform the individual in writing that initiation of separation proceedings is being considered. This procedure will be followed unless a medical reason is found to preclude the loss of weight or there is other good cause to justify additional time in the WCP.

9. WEIGHT CONTROL PROGRAM
UNSATISFACTORY PROGRESS
After a period of dieting and/or exercise for 6 months
soldiers who have not made satisfactory progress will be
processed as follows:
a. No medical reason to cause overweight condition, the
individual will be subject to separation.

10. WEIGHT CONTROL PROGRAM
SATISFACTORY PROGRESS
Personnel will be continued in a WCP after the initial
6-month period if they-
a. Still exceed the body fat standard.
b. Made satisfactory progress toward their weight loss or are
at or below the screening table weight
Once the individual meets the body composition standard removal of suspension of favorable personnel actions will be accomplished.

11. WEIGHT CONTROL PROGRAM
RE-ENTRY INTO THE WCP
Following removal from a WCP if the individual exceeds the
screening table weight and the body composition standard within
36 months, the following will apply:
a. Occurred within 12 months from the date of the previous removal
from WCP and no medical reason, subject to separation.
b. After the 12 month, but within 36 months from the date of the
previous removal from WCP and no medical reason, individual
allowed 90 days to meet the standards.
c. Soldiers entered/reentered in a WCP after pregnancy, prolonged
treatment, or hospitalization will be considered to be in a new WCP.
Personnel who meet the standard after 90 days will be removed from the program. All others will be subject to separation.
Upon removal from the WCP, unit records on participation in a WCP will be maintained in the MPRJ for a period of 36 months from date of removal. If the soldier is transferred to another unit prior to completion of 36 months, action will be taken IAW para 21m. (The losing Commander or supervisor will forward a statement to the gaining unit with information indicating the status of the individual’s participation in a WCP.

12. WEIGHT CONTROL PROGRAM
MEDICAL EVALUATION
Request a medical evaluation when the soldier has a medical
limitation, pregnant, or requested by unit commander.
If an underlying or associated disease process is diagnosed
health care personnel will-
a. Prescribe treatment to alleviate the condition and return
personnel to their unit.
b. Hospitalize individual’s for necessary treatment (AD). USAR
soldiers referred to personal physician at soldiers expense.
c. Determine whether the individual’s condition is medically
disqualifying for continued service.

13. WEIGHT CONTROL PROGRAM
QUESTIONS?