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

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY EXPEDITIONARY CIVILIAN WORKFORCE AND CIVILIAN DEPLOYMENTS, IN SUPPORT OF MILITARY CONTINGENCY AND EMERGENCY OPERATIONS

Standard Methods for Determining Body Fat Using Body Circumferences, Height and Weight AR 600-9 September 2006, Army Weight Control Program Appendix B, Washington, DC: Headquarters, Department of the Army, 01 September 2006 The regulation emphasizes the shared responsibility of army unitsand individual soldiers for achieving and maintaining appropriate body composition standards. INTER-SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL {OPNAVINST 8027.7; AFI 32–3002–O; MCO 8027.1E} This report includes the number of soldiers screened and those who exceeded body composition standards.

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Vitamin D is necessary for the absorption of calcium from the intestine. It is made in the skin after exposure to sunlight. Some foods naturally contain enough vitamin D, including fatty fish, fish oils, egg yolks, and liver. Other foods that are fortified with vitamin D are a major source of the mineral, including milk and cereals. It develops plans to help soldiers achieve and maintain a healthy weight during their time in the Army. Exercise is an important part of an osteoporosis treatment program. Research shows that the best physical activities for bone health include strength training or resistance training. Because bone is living tissue, during childhood and adulthood, exercise can make bones stronger. However, for older adults, exercise no longer increases bone mass. Instead, regular exercise can help older adults: Soldiers are being encouraged to take a proactive role in managing their mental and physical readiness. Under the updated regulation, individuals do not have to be referred to the centers or enrolled in the ABCP to take advantage of their course offerings and experts and those who fail the weight-to-height screen and are enrolled in the ABCP will receive the full support of these programs. You will also need to enter your age rounded to the nearest whole year as these are also part of the Army body fat calculation formula as shown below. The new Army tape test

Improve lighting in your home. Use nightlights or keep a flashlight next to your bed in case you need to get up at night. Install ceiling fixtures or lamps that can be turned on by a switch near the room’s entrance. 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. JOINT AIRDROP INSPECTION RECORDS, MALFUNCTION/INCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS, AND ACTIVITY REPORTING {OPNAVINST 4630.24D; AFJ 13 210(I); MCO 13480.1D} The Army 600-9 regulation emphasizes the importance of maintaining an appropriate body composition in promoting overall soldier readiness and effectiveness.Units can also utilize AWCs to support and enhance their physical fitness programs. Under the updated regulation, commanders can request assistance from the AWC in training designated personnel in proper height, weight and body circumference methodology to assess body fat composition, conducting weigh-ins and body fat assessments, developing physical fitness programs and provide coaching on a number of physical fitness programs ranging from healthy sleep, nutrition and weight management to proper exercise and fitness techniques. 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.