This SOP prescribes policies and procedures to implement a standardized weight control program within this Battalion IAW AR 600-9, “The Army Weight Control Program” . The Army traditionally has fostered a military appearance that is neat and trim. Self-discipline to maintain proper weight distribution and high standards of appearance are essential to every individual in the Army.
OBJECTIVES:
- Ensure that all soldiers are able to meet the physical demands of their duties under combat conditions.
- Ensure soldiers present a trim military appearance at all times.
- Provide procedures, for which personnel are weighed, measured for body fat percentage, placed on a weight reduction program and receive counseling.
NOTES: Some references listed in this doc might have been superseded and/or updated and should be checked for accuracy, which can be easily done using the DA PAM 25-30 web page or downloaded and installed program for checking current and superseded DOD publications (For example purposes only: FM 3-0 was superseded by ADP 3-0, on 10 October 2011) : This document is in MS Word format