1. USAF FIRST SERGEANT ACADEMY
AIR FORCE WEIGHT AND BODY FAT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
References: AFPDs & 40-5,
AFI , AFI
AIR FORCE WEIGHT AND BODY FAT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
References: AFI The Weight and Body Fat Management Program; AFPD Fitness and Weight Management; AFPD Military Standards; and AFI The Enlisted Force Structure
LESSON OBJECTIVE: Comprehend how the Air Force Weight and Body Fat Management Program supports force readiness and the first sergeant’s responsibilities in administering the program.
SOBs :
1. Explain the relationship between the weight and body fat management program and readiness.
2. Predict the effects of an improperly administered program on unit effectiveness.
3. Identify the key steps in the weight and body fat management program.
4. Properly analyze and document required forms for a weight and body fat management scenario.
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OVERVIEW
PROGRAM GOAL
PROGRAM STANDARDS
PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES
MEASUREMENT REQUIREMENTS
WBFMP PHASES/WEIGHT STATUS CODES
DOCUMENTATION
ADVERSE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
WBFMP PROCESS
WBFMP ISSUES
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PROGRAM GOAL
“ The Air Force recognizes that excess body fat and inadequate physical fitness reduces performance ability, mobility, and physical endurance.”
“It establishes policy in this direction promoting individual health to increase force readiness.” AFPD 40-5
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PROGRAM STANDARDS
20% MEN 29 AND YOUNGER
24% MEN 30 AND OLDER
28% WOMEN 29 AND YOUNGER
32% WOMEN 30 AND OLDER
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5. PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES
INSTALLATION COMMANDER
OVERALL PROGRAM FINAL AUTHORITY
PROVIDE STAFF, FACILITIES AND RESOURCES TO SUPPORT WBFMP AND FITNESS
ENSURE PERSONNEL RECEIVE HEIGHT AND WEIGHT CHECKS ANNUALLY
PERMANENT MEDICAL EXCUSE/RETENTION AUTHORITY
BODY FAT ADJUSTMENT AUTHORITY
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6. PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES
UNIT COMMANDER
ENSURE PROGRAM IS PROPERLY ADMINISTERED
PROMOTE ACTIVE PC & HEALTH PROGRAMS
APPOINT UNIT WBFMP MANAGER
ENSURE MEMBERS IN WBFMP RECEIVE MEDICAL, DIET, AND EXERCISE COUNSELING
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7. PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES
UNIT COMMANDER, continued
ENSURE UNIT WBFMPM NOTIFIES MPF VIA PC-III
SEND WBFMPCF WITHIN 5 DAYS AFTER PCS TO GAINING UNIT
RESCHEDULE FEMALES DURING CYCLE
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8. PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES
UNIT WBFMP MANAGER
CONDUCT HEIGHT/WEIGHT CHECKS
SCHEDULE BFM WITH HAWC NLT 2 DUTY DAYS FROM INITIAL IDENTIFICATION
SCHEDULE MEDICAL CLEARANCE, DIET, EXERCISE COUNSELING
UPDATE WSC CODES IN PC-III
ENSURE MEDICAL CLEARANCE & DIET COUNSELING
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9. MEASUREMENT REQUIREMENTS - HEIGHT/WEIGHT CHECKS
BEFORE PROMOTION
TDY OVER 29 DAYS/FORMAL SCHOOL
BEFORE REENLISTMENT
PME
UPON PCS NOTIFICATION w/FOLLOW-UP 60 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE
ANNUALLY
COMMANDER DIRECTED
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10. MEASUREMENT REQUIREMENTS - WHEN TO MEASURE
APPEARS TO EXCEED BODY FAT STANDARDS
UNPROFESSIONAL MILITARY IMAGE
MEMBER EXCEEDS MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WEIGHT
COMMANDER DIRECTED
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WBFMP PHASES
ASSESSMENT PERIOD
3-MO EXERCISE & DIETARY PERIOD (WSC 0)
PHASE 1 (WSC 1,2,6)
PHASE 2 (WSC 3)
BODY FAT STANDARD ADJUSTMENT (WSC 4)
TEMPORARY MEDICAL DEFERMENT (WSC 5)
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ASSESSMENT PERIOD
MEMBER IDENTIFIED AS NOT MEETING BODY FAT STANDARD
MEDICAL CLEARANCE REQUIRED AND INITIAL DIET/EXERCISE COUNSELING WITHIN 15 DAYS
MEMBER CANNOT ASSUME HIGHER GRADE
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13. 3-MONTH EXERCISE AND DIETARY PERIOD (WSC 0)
ALLOW MEMBER TO IMPLEMENT TRAINING RECEIVED FROM HAWC
INELIGIBLE FOR PME, PROMOTION, OR REENLISTMENT
AFTER 3 MONTHS, REEVALUATED AND ENTERED INTO PHASE 1/ INITIAL ENTRY, OR PHASE 2
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PHASE 1
MEMBER DOESN’T MEET BODY FAT STANDARDS
INELIGIBLE TO REENLIST, PCS, ATTEND PME, FORMAL TRAINING, OR ASSUME NEXT HIGHER GRADE
REQUIRED TO BE WEIGHED AND MEASURED MONTHLY AND MAKE PROGRESS
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PHASE 1
INITIAL ENTRY (WSC 6)
SATISFACTORY PROGRESS (WSC 1)
MEMBER LOSES REQUIRED MONTHLY WEIGHT/BODY FAT
PROMOTION WITHOLD
UNSAT PROGRESS (WSC 2)
MEMBER FAILS TO LOSE WEIGHT/BODY FAT
INELIGIBLE FOR PROMOTION FOR CYCLE
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PHASE 2 (WSC 3)
MEMBER MEETS BODY FAT STANDARDS
6-MONTH OBSERVATION PERIOD, MONTHLY WEIGHT AND BODY FAT CHECKS CONTINUE
ELIGIBLE FOR ALL PERSONNEL ACTIONS
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BODY FAT STANDARD RESULTS IN PLACEMENT INTO PHASE 1, UNSAT, WSC 2
CASE FILE DESTROYED AT END OF OBSERVATION PERIOD
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17. BODY FAT STANDARD ADJUSTMENT
UNIT COMMANDER RECOMMENDS
REFERRED TO HOSPITAL FOR EVALUATION
INSTALLATION COMMANDER APPROVAL FOR 12 MONTHS
UPON EXPIRATION OF BFSA, MEMBER PLACED IN PHASE 1, SAT, WSC 1 IF NOT MEETING STANDARDS OR IN PHASE 2, WSC 3 IF MEETING STANDARDS
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18. TEMPORARY MEDICAL DEFERRAL
BASED UPON DOCTOR RECOMMENDATION
UNIT CC MAY APPROVE IN 6 MONTH INCREMENTS, NOT TO EXCEED 12 MONTHS
UNIT CC MAY APPROVE UP TO 18 MONTHS FOR PREGNANCY
UPON EXPIRATION OF MEDICAL DEFERRAL, MEMBER PLACED IN PHASE 1, SAT, WSC 1 IF NOT MEETING STANDARDS OR IN PHASE 2, WSC 3 IF MEETING STANDARDS
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DOCUMENTATION
AF FORM 108
ENTRY FORM FOR WSC CHANGES/MEDICAL UPDATES
AF FORM 393
DOCUMENT STATUS, PROGRESS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
WBFMP CASE FILE
AF FORMS 108 AND 393 AND OTHER PERTINENT DATA (ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS, AF FORM 422)
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20. ADVERSE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
UNIT COMMANDER
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR EACH UNSAT
AFTER 4TH UNSAT, CC MUST RECOMMEND TO RETAIN, DISCHARGE, OR SEPARATE
FAILURE NOT A UCMJ VIOLATION!
INSTALLATION COMMANDER
MAKES FINAL DECISION ON RETENTION
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WBFMP PROCESS
IDENTIFICATION
SCHEDULING/ASSESSMENT
ENTRY INTO PHASE 1 OR PHASE 2
UPDATE AF FORM 108 AND 393
SCHEDULE FOR MONTHLY MEASUREMENTS
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS FOR UNSATS
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WBFMP ISSUES
UNSATISFACTORY PROGRESS
CODE NAME OPERATIONS
TDY FOR PHASE 2 PERSONNEL
UNPROFESSIONAL MILITARY IMAGE
HAWC - CC’S COMMUNICATION
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SUMMARY
PROGRAM GOAL
PROGRAM STANDARDS
PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES
MEASUREMENT REQUIREMENTS
WBFMP PHASES/WEIGHT STATUS CODES
DOCUMENTATION
ADVERSE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
WBFMP PROCESS
WBFMP ISSUES
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