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B Retention Standards for the Military Services The military services maintain separate physical standards for height, weight, and body fat for retention. These are included in the regulations that implement the Department of Defense (DOD) directive 1308.1 dated 29 June 1981 that established a weight control program in all the Services. For each service the physical standards are included within broader military regulations governing the entire weight control program. This Appendix therefore includes excerpts from the regulations currently in effect that gov- ern height, weight, and body fat estimation for retention for the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Marine Corps. However, the full military regulation titles and numeric specifications are provided for addi- tional information. 247

248 APPENDIX B U.S. ARMY The standards for retention in the U.S. Army are included in Army Regulation 600-9: The Army Weight Control Program (update 1 Sep- tember 1986) and include the changes listed in the 1 October 1991 Interim Change to this regulation detailed in Appendix E. This regulation is exten- sive and excerpts here include: the stated purpose of the regulation, details of procedures, and relevant reference tables. Section I Introduction 1. Purpose This regulation establishes policies and procedures for the implementation of the Army Weight Control Program. 2. References Required publications are listed in appendix A. 3. Explanation of abbreviations and terms Abbreviations and special terms used in this regulation are explained in the glossary. 4. Objectives a. The primary objective of the Army Weight Control Program is to insure that all personnel (1) Are able to meet the physical demands of their duties under combat conditions. (2) Present a trim military appearance at all times. b. Excessive body fat (1) Connotes a lack of personal discipline. (2) Detracts from military appearance. (3) May indicate a poor state of health, physical fitness, or stamina. c. Objectives of the Army Weight Control Program are to- (1) Assist in establishing and maintaining- (a) Discipline. (b) Operational readiness. (c) Optimal physical fitness. (d) Health. (e) Effectiveness of Army personnel through proper weight control. (2) Establish appropriate body fat standards. (3) Provide procedures for which personnel are counseled to assist in meeting the standards prescribed in this regulation. (4) Foster high standards of professional military appearance expected of all personnel. [Further information concerning this regulation can be obtained from Headquarters, Depart- ment of the Army (SGPS-CO-B), 5109 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-2358.

APPENDIX B Section II Responsibilities 249 S. General The Army traditionally has fostered a military appearance which is neat and trim. Further, an essential function of day-to-day effectiveness and combat readiness of the Army is that all personnel are healthy and physically fit. Self-discipline to maintain proper weight distribution and high standards of appearance are essential to every individual in the Army. SOURCE: AR 600-9 UPDATE, p. 3. ***** Section III Weight Control 20. Policy a. Commanders and supervisors will monitor all members of their command (officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel) to insure that they maintain proper weight, body composition (as explained in the glossary), and personal appearance. At minimum, personnel will be weighed when they take the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) or at least every 6 months. Personnel exceeding the screening table weight shown in table 1) or identified by the commander or supervisor for a special evaluation will have a determination made of percent body fat. Identification and counseling of overweight personnel are required. b. Commanders and supervisors will provide educational and other motivational pro- grams to encourage personnel to attain and maintain proper weight standards. Such programs will include (1) Nutrition education sessions conducted by qualified health care personnel. (2) Exercise programs, even though minimum APFT standards are achieved. c. Maximum allowable percent body fat standards are as follows: Age Group: 17-20 Male (% body fat): 20 Female (% body fat): 28 Age Group: 28-39 Male (% body fat): 24 Female ( % body fat): 32 Age Group: 21-27 Male (% body fat): 22 Female (% body fat): 30 Age Group: 40 & Older Male ( % body fat): 26 Female (% body fat): 34 However, all personnel are encouraged to achieve the more stringent Department of Defense (DOD)-wide goal, which is 20 percent body fat for males and 26 percent body fat for females. d. Personnel who are overweight (as explained in the glossary) (1) Will be considered nonpromotable (to the extent such nonpromotion is permitted by law). (2) Will not be authorized to attend professional military or civilian schooling. (3) Will not be assigned to command positions. 21. Procedures a. Body fat composition will be determined for personnel (1) Whose body weight exceeds the screening table weight in table 1. (2) When the unit commander or supervisor determines that the individual's appear- ance suggests that body fat is excessive. b. Routine weigh-ins will be accomplished at the unit level. Percent body fat measure

250 APPENDIX B meets will be accomplished by company or similar level commanders (or their designee) in accordance with standard methods prescribed in Appendix B to this regulation. Soldiers will be measured by individuals of the same gender. If this cannot be accomplished, a female soldier will be present when males measure females. IRR members on AT, ADT, and SADT will have a weigh-in, and body fat evaluation (if required) by the unit to which attached. Active and Reserve component personnel and units with soldiers exceeding the body fat stan- dards in paragraph 20c, above, will be provided weight reduction counseling. c. The sample correspondence shown in figure 1 will be completed and retained by the unit commander or supervisor to document properly recommendations and actions taken in each case. d. A medical evaluation will be accomplished by health care personnel when the soldier has a medical limitation, or is pregnant, or when requested by the unit commander. One is also required for soldiers being considered for separation due to failure to make satisfactory progress in a weight control program, or within 6 months of ETS. Aircraft crew members, who exceed the body fat standards, will be referred to a flight surgeon for possible impact on flight status. If an individual's condition is diagnosed by medical authorities to result from an underlying or associated disease process, health care personnel will take one of the following actions: (1) Prescribe treatment to alleviate the condition and return personnel to their unit. (2) Hospitalize individuals for necessary treatment; this action applies to Active Army personnel only. Reserve Component personnel will be referred to their personal physician for further evaluation or treatment at the individual's expense. (3) Determine whether the individual's condition is medically disqualifying for contin- ued service. In these cases, disposition will be made under provisions of appropriate regulations. e. If health care personnel discover no underlying or associated disease process as the cause of the condition and the individual is classified as overweight, these facts will be docu- mented and the individual entered in a weight control program. Suspension of favorable personnel actions will be initiated under AR 600-31 for personnel in a weight control program. (1) The required weight loss goal of 3 to 8 pounds per month is considered a safely attainable goal to enable soldiers to lose excess body fat and meet the body fat standards described in pare 20c. Weigh-ins will be made by unit personnel monthly (or during unit assemblies for ARNG and USAR personnel) to measure progress. A body fat evaluation may also be done by unit personnel to assist in measuring progress. (2) As an exception to g below, an individual who has no weight loss after any two consecutive monthly weigh-ins may be referred by the commander or supervisor to health care personnel for reevaluation. If health care personnel are unable to determine a medical reason for lack of weight loss and if the individual is not in compliance with the body fat standards at paragraph 20c and still exceeds the screening table weight (table 1) the commander or supervisor will inform the individual that (a) Progress is unsatisfactory. (b) He or she is subject to separation as specified in j below. f. Commanders and supervisors will remove individuals administratively from a weight control program as soon as the body fat standard is achieved. The removal action will be documented as shown in figure 1; removal of suspension of favorable personnel actions will be accomplished at that time. g. After a period of dieting and/or exercise for 6 months, soldiers who have not made satisfactory progress (as explained in the glossary) and who still exceed the screening table and body fat standards will be processed as follows: (1) If health care personnel determine that the condition is due to an underlying or associated disease process, action described in d above will be taken. (2) If no underlying or associated disease process is found to cause the overweight condition, the individual will be subject to separation from the Service under appropriate regulations indicated in j below.

APPENDIX B 251 h. Personnel will be continued in a weight control program (as provided in e through g above) after the initial 6-month period if they (1) Still exceed the body fat standard. (2) Have made satisfactory progress toward their weight loss (as indicated in the glos- sary), or are at or below the screening table weight (table 1). (3) For RC personnel only. If the individual has not obtained an evaluation from his/ her personal physician UP of pare 20d(2) above, and cannot demonstrate that the overweight condition results from an underlying or associated disease process, the individual may be sepa- rated under appropriate regulations without further medical evaluation by health care personnel. i. To assist commanders and supervisors, a flow chart outlining procedural guidance is shown at figure 2. j. The commander or supervisor will inform the individual in writing that initiation of separation proceedings is being considered under the following regulations: AR 635-200, chapter 5-15, AR 635-100, chapter 5; NGR 600-200, chapter 7; NGR 600-101; NGR 600-5; NGR 635-100; AR 135-175; or AR 135-178. 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 weight control program. (1) The individual will immediately respond to the separation consideration letter in writing. The commander or supervisor will consider the response and initiate separation action if no adequate explanation is provided, unless the individual submits an application for retire- ment, if eligible. USAR personnel in an AGR status who fall under the purview of this paragraph will be released from AD and returned to the appropriate Reserve control group. (2) If separation action is not initiated or does not result in separation, the individual will be entered or continued in a weight control program, as specified in e above. k. Following removal from a weight control program, if it is determined (under a above) that an individual exceeds the screening table weight (table 1) and the body fat standard prescribed in paragraph 20c within 36 months, the following will apply: (1) If the unit com- mander determines that the individual exceeds the screening table weight and the body fat standard (a) Within 12 months from the date of the previous removal from the program and no underlying or associated disease process is found as the cause of the condition, the individ- ual will be subject to separation from the Service under j above. (Satisfactory progress in a previous weight control program will not be considered a good reason to justify time in a new program.) (b) After the 12th month, but within 36 months from the date of the previous remov- al from the program, and no underlying or associated disease process is found as the cause of the condition, the individual will be allowed 90 days to meet the standards. Personnel who meet the body fat standard after that period will be removed from the program. All others will be subject to separation from the Service under j above. (c) Personnel who meet the AR 600-9 standards and become pregnant will be ex- empt from the standards for the duration of the pregnancy plus the period of convalescent leave after birth of the child. They will be entered or reentered in a weight control program, if required, after completion of convalescent leave and approval of a medical doctor that they are fit for participation in a weight control program. This procedure also applies to individuals in a medical holding unit who have been hospitalized for long periods. Soldiers entered/reentered in a weight control program after pregnancy, prolonged treatment, or hospitalization will be considered to be in a new weight control program. Para 20k of this regulation will not apply at that time. (2) If the individual is determined to exceed the body fat standard and the condition is due to an underlying or associated disease process, action described in d above will be taken. l. Inherent in the responsibility of selection boards is the obligation to select only those individuals who are considered to be physically fit to perform the duties required of them at all

252 APPENDIX B times. Compliance with the Army Weight Control Program as prescribed in this regulation will be considered in the selection process for promotion, professional military or civilian schooling, or assignment to command positions. Procedures for commanders and supervisors to provide current information for use by selection boards indicating whether individuals meet the prescribed standards will be included in DA regulations or issued by separate correspon- dence. m. Records will be maintained in unit files for personnel in weight control programs. On transfer from one unit to another, the losing commander or supervisor will forward the records and a statement to the gaining unit with information indicating the status of the individual's participation in a weight control program. When the transfer is a permanent change of station, the unit commander's statement and records will be (1) Filed as transfer documents in the Military Personnel Records Jacket, US Army, under AR 640-10. (2) Removed on inprocessing. n. Upon removal from the weight control program, unit records on participation in a weight control program will be maintained at unit level 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 in accordance with paragraph 21m above. 22. Reenlistment criteria a. Personnel who exceed the screening table weight at table 1 and the body fat standard for their current age group in paragraph 20c will not be allowed to reenlist or extend their enlistment. b. Exceptions to policy for Active Army personnel (including RC personnel on AD) are prescribed in this subparagraph. For soldiers who are otherwise physically fit and have per- formed their duties in a satisfactory manner, the commander exercising General Court Martial Convening Authority or the first general officer in the soldier's normal chain of command (whichever is in the most direct line to the soldier) may approve the following exceptions to policy: (1) Extension of enlistment may be authorized for personnel who meet one of the following criteria: (a) Individuals who have a temporary medical condition which precludes loss of weight. In such cases, the nature of on-going treatment will be documented; the extension will be for the minimum time necessary to correct the condition and achieve the required weight loss. (b) Pregnant soldiers who are otherwise fully qualified for reenlistment, including those with approved waivers, but who exceed acceptable standards prescribed in this regula- tion, will be extended for the minimum period which will allow birth of the child, plus 6 months. Authority, which will be cited on DA Form 1695 (Oath of Extension of Enlistment), is AR 601-280, paragraph 3-3. On completion of the period of extension, the soldier will be reevaluated under paragraph 20. (2) Exceptions to policy allowing reenlistment/extension of enlistment are authorized only in cases where standards. (a) Medically documented conditions (pare 21d) preclude attainment of required (b) Disability separation is not appropriate. c. All requests for extension of enlistment for ARNG and USAR (TPU and IRR) person- nel not on AD will be processed under NOR 600-200 or AR 140-111, chapter 3, as appropriate. d. Requests for exceptions to policy will be forwarded through the chain of command, with the commander's personal recommendation and appropriate comment at each level. As a minimum, requests will include ( 1 ) The physician's evaluation.

APPENDIX B 253 (2) A record of progress in the weight control program. (3) Current height and weight. (4) Body fat content. (5) Years of active Federal service. (6) Other pertinent information. e. Soldiers, who have completed a minimum of 18 years of Active Federal Service (AFS), may, if otherwise eligible, be extended for the minimum time required to complete 20 years AFS. Retirement must be accomplished not later than the last day of the month in which the soldier attains retirement eligibility. Application for retirement will be submitted at the time extension is authorized. Approval/disapproval authority is outlined in AR 601-280. f. USAR soldiers, who have completed a minimum of 18 years of qualifying service for retired pay at age 60, may be extended for the minimum time required to complete 20 years qualifying service. Transfer to the IRR, Retired Reserve, or discharge will be accomplished at the end of the retirement year (RYE) in which the soldier attains the 20 qualifying years. SOURCE: AR 600-9 UPDATE, pp. 4-6.

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256 APPENDIX B AR 600-9 UPDATE: Appendix B Standard Methods for Determining Body Fat Using Body Circumferences, Height and Weight B-1. Introduction a. The procedures for the measurements of height, weight, and specific body circumfer- ences for the estimation of body fat are described in this appendix. b. Although circumferences may be looked upon by untrained personnel as easy mea- sures, they can give erroneous results if proper precautions are not followed. The individual taking the measurements must have a thorough understanding of the appropriate anatomical landmarks and measurement techniques. Unit commanders should require that designated personnel have hands-on training and read the instructions regarding technique and location, and practice before official determinations are made. Two members of the unit should be utilized in the taking of measurements, one to place the tape measure and determine measure- ments, the other to assure proper placement and tension of the tape, as well as to record the measurement on the worksheet. The individual taking the measurements should be of the same sex as the soldier being measured; the individual who assists the measurer and does the recording may be of either sex. The two should work with the soldier between them so the tape is clearly visible from all sides. Measurements will be made three times, in accordance with standard anthropometric measurement procedures. This is necessary for reliability pur- poses, since the greater number of measurements, the lesser the standard of deviation. Also, if only two measurements were taken, there would be no way to tell which measurement was the most accurate. If there is greater than '/~-inch difference between the measurements, then continue measuring until you have three measurements within /-inch of each other. An average of the scores that are within '/~-inch of each other will be used. c. When measuring circumferences, compression of the soft tissue is a problem that requires constant attention. The tape will be applied so that it makes contact with the skin and conforms to the body surface being measured. It should not compress the underlying soft tissues. Note, however, that in the hip circumference more firm pressure is needed to com- press gym shorts. All measurements are made in the horizontal plane, (i.e., parallel to the floor), unless indicated otherwise. d. The tape measure should be made of a non-stretchable material, preferably fiberglass; cloth or steel tapes are unacceptable. Cloth measuring tapes will stretch with usage and most steel tapes do not conform to body surfaces. The tape measure should be calibrated, i.e., compared with a yardstick or a metal ruler to ensure validity. This is done by aligning the fiberglass tape measure with the quarter inch markings on the ruler. The markings should match those on the ruler; if not, do not use that tape measure. The tape should be 'hi- to '/~-inch wide (not exceeding /-inch) and a minimum of 5-6 feet in length. A retractable fiberglass tape is the best type for measuring all areas. Tapes currently available through the Army Supply System (Federal Stock Number 8315-00-782-3520) may exceed the 'a: inch width limits and could impact on circumferential measurements. Efforts are being made to replace the supply system tape with a narrower retractable tape. In the interim, the current Army supply system tape may be used if retractable tapes cannot be purchased by unit budget funds available and approved by installation commanders. B-2. Height and weight measurements a. The height will be measured with the soldier, in stocking feet (without shoes) and standard PT uniform, i.e., gym shorts and T-shirt, standing on a flat surface with the head held horizontal, looking directly forward with the line of vision horizontal, and the chin parallel to the floor. The body should be straight but not rigid, similar to the position of attention. Unlike the screening table weight this measurement will be recorded to the nearest /-inch in order to gather a more accurate description of the soldier s physical characteristics.

APPENDIX B 257 b. The weight will be measured with the soldier in a standard PT uniform, i.e., gym shorts and a T-shirt. Shoes will not be worn. The measurement should be made on scales available in units and recorded to the nearest pound with the following guidelines: (1) If the weight fraction of the soldier is less than /-pound, round down to the nearest pound. whole pound. (2) If the weight fraction of the soldier is '/~-pound or greater, round up to the next B-3. Description of circumference sites, and their anatomical landmarks and technique a. All circumference measurements will be taken three times and recorded to the nearest '/~-inch (or 0.25). If the measurements are within '/~-inch of each other, derive a mathematical average to the nearest quarter (hi) of an inch. If the measurements differ by '/~-inch or more continue measurements until you obtain three measures within '/~-inch of each other. Then average the three closest measures. b. Each set of measurements will be completed sequentially to discourage assumption of repeated measurement readings. For males, complete 1 set of abdomen and neck measure- ments, NOT three abdomen circumferences followed by three neck circumferences. Continue the process by measuring the abdomen and neck in series until you have three sets of measure- ments. For females, complete one set of hip, forearm, neck, and wrist measurements, NOT 3 hip followed by three forearm etc. continue the process by measuring hip, forearm, neck, and wrist series until you have 3 sets of measurements. c. Worksheets for computing body fat are at figure B-1 (males) and figure B-3 (females). Local reproduction is authorized. A blank copy of DA Forms 5500-R and 5501-R is located at the back of this volume. These forms will be reproduced locally on 8 '/: x 11-inch paper. Supporting factor tables are located at tables B-1 and B-2 (males) and tables B-3 through B-8 (females) and include specific steps for preparing body fat content worksheets. d. Illustrations of each tape measurement are at figure B-2 (males) and figure B-4 (fe- males). A training videotape (TVT 8-103) is also available at Visual Information Libraries, and/or Training Audiovisual Support Centers (TASC). B-4. Circumference sites and landmarks for males a. Abdomen. The soldier being measured will be standing with arms relaxed. The ab- dominal measurement is taken at a level coinciding with the midpoint of the navel (belly button) with the tape placed so that it is level all the way around the soldier being measured. Record the measurement at the end of a normal expiration. It is important that the soldier does not attempt to hold his abdomen in, thus resulting in a smaller measurement. Also the tape must be kept level across the abdomen and back. b. Neck. The soldier being measured will be standing, looking straight ahead, chin par- allel to the floor. The measurement is taken by placing the tape around the neck at a level just below the larynx (Adam s apple). Do not place the tape measure over the Adam s apple. The tape will be as close to horizontal (the tape line in the front of the neck should be at the same height as the tape line in the back of the neck) as anatomically feasible. In many cases the tape will slant down toward the front of the neck. Therefore, care should be taken so as not to involve the shoulder/neck muscles (trapezius) in the measurement. This is a possibility when a soldier has a short neck. B-5. Circumference sites and landmarks for females a. Neck. This procedure is the same as for males. b. Forearm. The soldier being measured will be standing with the arm extended away from the body so that the forearm is in plain view of the measurer, with the hand palm up. The soldier should be allowed to choose which arm he/she prefers to be measured. Place the tape around the largest forearm circumference. This will be just below the elbow. To ensure that

258 APPENDIX B this is truly the largest circumference, since it is being visually identified, slide the tape along the forearm to find the largest circumference. c. Wrist. The soldier being measured will stand with the arm extended away from the body so that the wrist is in plain view of the measurer. The tape will be placed around the wrist at a point above the hand but below the lower end of the bones of the forearm. d. Hip. 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). Check front to back and side to side to be sure the tape is level to the floor on all sides before the measurements are recorded. Since the soldier will be wearing gym shorts, the tape can be drawn snugly to minimize the influence of the shorts on the size of the measurement. B-6. Preparation of the body fat content worksheets NOTE: IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ ALL OF THESE INSTRUC TIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO COMPLETE THE BODY FAT CONTENT WORK- SHEETS. MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE A COPY OF THE WORKSHEET IN FRONT OF YOU WHEN YOU ARE READING THESE INSTRUCTIONS. a. The following paragraphs will provide information needed to prepare the Body Fat Content Worksheets for males and females, DA Form 5500-R and 5501-R, Dec 85. The worksheets are written in a stepwise fashion. The measurements and computation processes are different for males and females. b. You will be responsible for completing a worksheet for soldiers who exceed the screening table weight (Table 1) located in this regulation, or when a unit commander or supervisor determines that the individual's appearance suggests that body fat is excessive (pare 20a AR 600-9). The purpose of this form is to help you determine the soldier's percent body fat using the circumference technique described in this regulation. c. Before you start, you should have a thorough understanding of the measurements to be made as outlined in this appendix. You will also need a scale for measuring body weight, a height measuring device, and a measuring tape, with quarter inch increments, for the circum- ference measurements. The specific description of these are found earlier in this appendix. SOURCE: AR 600-9 UPDATE, pp. 12-13. ***** B-7. Steps for preparing the Male Body Fat Content Worksheet, DA Form 5500-R, Dec 85 Name Print the soldier's last name, first name, and middle initial in the NAME block. Also include his Rank, and Social Security Number. Age Print his age in years in the AGE block. Weight Measure the soldier's weight as described in this appendix, to the nearest quarter of an inch, and record the measurement in the WEIGHT block. Height Measure the soldier's height as described in this appendix, to the nearest pound, and record in the HEIGHT block. Note: Follow the rules for rounding of height and weight measurements as described earlier in this appendix.

APPENDIX B 259 Step 1. Abdominal Measurement Measure the soldier's abdominal circumference to the nearest quarter of an inch, and record in the block labeled "FIRST". Step 2. Neck Measurement Measure the soldier's neck circumference to the nearest quarter of an inch, and record in the block labeled "FIRST". Note: REPEAT STEPS 1 and 2, in series until you have completed three sets of abdomen and neck circumferences. Step 3. Average Abdominal Measurement Find the mathematical average of the FIRST, SECOND, and THIRD abdominal circumferenc- es by adding them together and dividing by three. Place this number to the nearest quarter of an inch, in the block marked AVERAGE, for STEPS 1 and 3. Step 4. Average Neck Measurement Find the mathematical average of your FIRST, SECOND, and THIRD neck circumferences by adding them together and dividing by three. Place this number to the nearest quarter of an inch in the block marked AVERAGE, for STEPS 2 and 4. Step 5. Abdomen-Neck Difference Subtract the number found in the AVERAGE block of STEP 4 from the number found in the AVERAGE block in STEP 3. Enter the result in STEP 5. This is the difference between the abdomen and neck circumferences. Step 6. Abdomen-Neck Factor Go to Table B-1, the Abdomen-Neck Factor Table, and locate the abdomen-neck difference in the left-most column. If the difference is a whole number, i.e., 15 inches, the Abdomen-Neck Factor is 89.93. If the difference is 15.25 inches, the factor would be 90.48, if the difference is 15.50, the factor is 91.02, and if the difference is 15.75, the factor is 91.55. Enter the appropri- ate factor in STEP 6. Step 7. Height Factor Go to Table B-2, the Height Factor Table, and locate the soldier's height in the left-most column. If the height is a whole number, i.e., 64 inches, the factor is 77.15. If the height is not a whole number, i.e., 64.25 inches, the factor is 77.27, if the height is 64.50 inches the factor is 77.39, and if the height is 64.75 inches, the factor is 77.50. Enter the appropriate factor in STEP 7. Note: Therefore, the general rule for the factor tables is if the measure or difference is a whole number, your factor will be located under the 0.00 column, directly across from the inches column. Columns .25, .50, .75 correspond to measurements that are not whole numbers, but rather are fractions of an inch. Step 8. Percent Body Fat Subtract the number found in the AVERAGE block of STEP 7 from the number found in the AVERAGE block of STEP 6 and enter the difference in STEP 8. This is the soldier's PER- CENT BODY FAT. SOURCE: AR 600-9 UPDATE, pp. 12-14. *****

260 APPENDIX B TABLE B-1 Male Abdomen and Neck Factor Difference 0.00 .25 .50 .75 in inches (1/4) (1/2) (3/4) 5 53.44 55.06 56.61 58.09 6 59.50 60.85 62.16 63.41 7 64.62 65.78 66.91 68.00 8 69.05 70.07 71.07 72.03 9 72.96 73.87 74.76 75.62 10 76.46 77.28 78.08 78.86 11 79.63 80.37 81.10 81.82 12 82.52 83.20 83.87 84.53 13 85.17 85.81 86.43 87.04 14 87.64 88.22 88.80 89.37 15 89.93 90.48 91.02 91.55 16 92.07 92.58 93.09 93.59 17 94.08 94.57 95.05 95.52 18 95.98 96.44 96.69 97.34 19 97.78 98.21 98.64 99.06 20 99.48 99.89 100.30 100.70 21 101.10 101.49 101.88 102.26 22 102.64 103.02 103.39 103.76 23 104.12 104.48 104.83 105.19 24 105.53 105.88 106.22 106.56 25 106.69 107.22 107.55 107.87 26 108.19 108.51 108.82 109.14 27 109.44 109.75 110.05 110.35 28 110.65 110.95 111.24 111.53 29 111.82 112.10 112.39 112.67 30 112.94 113.22 113.49 113.76 31 114.03 114.30 114.56 114.83 32 115.09 115.35 115.60 115.86 33 116.11 116.36 116.61 116.85 34 117.10 117.34 117.56 117.82 35 118.06 118.30 118.53 118.77 36 119.00 119.23 119.46 119.68 37 119.91 120.13 120.35 120.57 36 120.79 121.01 121.23 121.44 39 121.66 121.87 122.08 122.29 40 122.50 122.70 122.91 123.11 SOURCE: AR 600-9, UPDATE, p. 15.

APPENDIX B 26 TABLE B-2 Male Height Factor Inches 0.00 .25 .50 .75 (~/4) (~/2) (3/4) 60 75.23 75.35 75.48 75.60 61 75.72 75.84 75.96 76.09 62 76.21 76.33 76.45 76.56 63 76.68 76.80 76.92 77.04 64 77.15 77.27 77.39 77.50 65 77.62 77.73 77.84 77.96 66 78.07 78.18 78.30 78.41 67 78.52 78.63 78.74 78.85 68 78.96 79.07 79.18 79.29 69 79.40 79.50 79.61 79.72 70 79.83 79.93 80.04 80.14 71 80.25 80.35 80.46 80.56 72 80.67 80.77 80.87 80.98 73 81.08 81.18 81.28 81.36 74 81.48 81.58 81.68 81.78 75 81.88 81.98 82.08 82.18 76 82.28 82.38 82.47 82.57 77 82.67 82.77 82.86 82.96 78 83.05 83.15 83.24 83.34 79 83.43 83.53 83.62 83.72 80 83.81 83.90 83.99 84.09 SOURCE: AR 600-9, UPDATE, p. 15. B-8. Steps for preparing the Female Body Fat Content Worksheet, DA Form 5501-R, Dec 85 Name Print the soldier's last name, and middle initial in the NAME block. Also include her Rank, and Social Security Number. Age Print her age in years in the AGE block. Height Measure the soldier's height as described in this appendix, to the nearest quarter of an inch, and record the measurement in the HEIGHT block. Weight Measure the soldier's weight as described in this appendix, to the nearest pound, and record in the WEIGHT block. Note: Follow the rounding rules for rounding height and weight measurements as described earlier in this appendix. Step 1. Weight Factor Go to Table B-3, the Weight Factor Table, and locate the soldier's weight in the left-most column, which is in 10 pound increments. If the weight is exactly 120 pounds, the factor is found under the "0" column and is 147.24. If the weight is 121 pounds, the factor is found under the "1" column and is 147.62. If the weight is 126 the factor is found under the "6" column and is 149.47. Enter the appropriate weight factor in the CALCULATIONS section, STEP 11 A.

262 APPENDIX B Step 2. Height Factor Go to Table B-4, the Height Factor Table, and locate the soldier's height in the left-most column. If the height is a whole number, i.e., 64 inches, the factor is found under the 0.00 column and is 83.75. If the height is not a whole number, i.e., 64.25 inches, the factor is 84.07. If the height is 64.50 inches, the factor is 84.40, and if the height is 64.75 inches, the factor is 84.73. Enter the appropriate height factor in the CALCULATIONS section, STEP 11 D. Step 3. Hip Measurement Measure the soldier's hip circumference to the nearest quarter of an inch, and record in the block labeled "FIRST." Step 4. Forearm Measurement Measure the soldier's forearm to the nearest quarter of an inch, and record in the block labeled "FIRST." Step 5. Neck Measurement Measure the soldier's neck circumference to the nearest quarter of an inch, and record in the block labeled "FIRST." Step 6. Wrist Measurement Measure the soldier's wrist to the nearest quarter of an inch, and record in the block labeled "FIRST." Note: REPEAT STEPS 3, 4,5, and 6 IN SERIES, until you have completed 3 sets of Hip, Forearm, Neck, and Wrist circumferences. When you have completed this series, find the mathematical average for each of the 4 circumference measures and place each average in its respective AVERAGE block. Step 7. Hip Factor Go to Table B-5, the Hip Factor Table, and locate the soldier's AVERAGE hip circumference in the left-most column. If the circumference is a whole number, i.e., 36 inches, the Hip Factor is found in the 0.00 column and is 15.83. If the circumference is not a whole number but is 36.25 inches, the factor is 15.94. If the circumference is 36.50 the factor is 16.05. Enter the appropriate factor in the CALCULATIONS section, 11 B. Step 8. Forearm Factor Go to Table B-6, the Forearm Factor Table, and locate the soldier's AVERAGE forearm circumference in the left-most column. If the circumference is a whole number, i.e., 10 inches, the factor is found under 0.00 column and is 39.97. If the circumference is not a whole number but is 10.25 inches, the factor is 40.97. If the circumference is 10.75 inches, the factor is 40.97. Enter the appropriate factor in the CALCULATIONS, 11 E. Step 9. Neck Factor Go to Table B-7, the Neck Factor Table, and locate the soldier's AVERAGE neck circumfer- ence in the left-most column. If the circumference is a whole number, i.e., 12 inches, the factor is found under the 0.00 column and is 16.25. If the circumference is not a whole number but is 12.25 inches, the factor is 16.59. If the circumference is 12.50 inches, the factor is 16.93. If the circumference is 12.75 inches, the factor is 17.26. Enter the appropriate factor in the CALCULATIONS section, 11 F.

APPENDIX B 263 Step 10. Wrist Factor Go to Table B-8, the Wrist Factor Table, and locate the soldier's AVERAGE wrist circumfer- ence in the left-most column. If the circumference is a whole number, i.e., 7 inches, the factor is found under the 0.00 column and is 3.56. If the circumference is not a whole number but is 7.25 inches, the factor is 3.69. If the circumference is 7.50 inches, the factor is 3.82. If the circumference is 7.75 inches, the factor is 3.94. Enter the appropriate factor in the CALCU- LATIONS section, 1 1 G. Calculations Line C. Addition of Weight and Hip Factors Add 11 A, Weight Factor, to 11 B. Hip Factor. Enter the result on line 11 C (Total). Line H. Addition of Height, Forearm, Neck, and Wrist Factors Add 1 1 D, Height Factor, 1 1 E, Forearm Factor, 1 1 F. Neck Factor, and 1 1 G. Wrist Factor together. Enter the result on line 11 H. (Total). Line I. Percent Body Fat Subtract Line 11-H from Line-C and enter on Line I. This is the soldier's PERCENT BODY FAT. SOURCE: AR 600-9 UPDATE, p. 16.

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APPENDIX B 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 265 TABLE B-4 Female Height Factor Inches 0.00 .25 ( l/4) .50 ( t/2) .75 (3/4) 71.97 73.28 74.59 75.90 77.20 78.51 79.82 81.13 82.44 83.75 85.06 86.36 87.67 88.98 90.29 91.60 92.91 94.22 95.52 96.83 98.14 99.45 100.76 102.07 103.38 104.68 SOURCE: AR 600-9, UPDATE, p. 17 72.30 73.61 74.91 76.22 77.53 78.84 80.15 81.46 82.77 84.07 85.38 86.69 88.00 89.31 90.62 91.93 93.23 94.54 95.85 97.16 98.47 99.78 101.09 102.39 103.70 105.01 72.62 73.93 75.24 76.55 77.66 79.17 80.48 81.78 83.09 84.40 85.71 87.02 88.33 89.64 90.94 92.25 93.56 94.87 96.18 97.49 98.80 100.10 101.41 102.72 104.03 105.34 72.95 74.26 75.57 76.88 78.19 79.49 80.80 82.11 83.42 84.73 86.04 87.35 88.65 89.96 91.27 92.58 93.89 95.20 96.51 97.81 99.12 100.43 101.74 103.05 104.36 105.67

266 APPENDIX B TABLE B-5 Female Hip Factor Inches 0.00 .25 .50 .75 ( 1/4) ( /2) ( /4) 30 13.19 13.30 13.41 13.52 31 13.63 13.74 13.85 13.96 32 14.07 14.18 14.29 14.40 33 14.51 14.62 14.73 14.84 34 14.95 15.06 15.17 15.28 35 15.39 15.50 15.61 15.72 36 15.83 15.94 16.05 16.15 37 16.26 16.37 16.48 16.59 38 16.70 16.81 16.92 17.03 39 17.14 17.25 17.36 17.47 40 17.58 17.69 17.60 17.91 41 18.02 18.13 18.24 18.35 42 18.46 18.57 18.68 18.79 43 18.90 19.01 19.12 19.23 44 19.34 19.45 19.56 19.67 45 19.78 19.89 20.00 20.11 46 20.22 20.33 20.44 20.55 47 20.66 20.77 20.88 20.99 48 21.10 21.21 21.32 21.43 49 21.54 21.65 21.76 21.87 50 21.98 22.09 22.20 22.31 SOURCE: AR 600-9, UPDATE, p. 17. TABLE B-6 Female Forearm Factor 0.00 .25 ( I/4) .50 ( I/2) .75 (3/4) 5 19.98 20.98 21.98 22.98 6 23.98 24.98 25.98 26.98 7 ,27.98 28.98 29.98 30.97 8 31.97 32.97 33.97 34.97 9 35.97 36.97 37.97 38.97 10 39.97 40.97 41.97 42.97 11 43.96 44.96 45.96 46.96 12 47.96 48.96 49.96 50.96 13 51.96 52.96 53.96 54.96 14 55.95 56.95 57.95 58.95 15 59.95 60.95 61.95 62.95 SOURCE: AR 600-9, UPDATE, p. 17.

APPENDIX B 267 TABLE B-7 Female Neck Factor Inches 0.00 .25 .50 .75 ( /4) (~/2) (3/4) 5 6.77 7.11 7.45 7.79 6 8.12 8.46 8.80 9.14 7 9.48 9.82 10.16 10.49 8 10.83 11.17 11.51 11.85 9 12.19 12.53 12.86 13.20 10 13.54 13.88 14.22 14.56 11 14.90 15.23 15.57 15.91 12 16.25 16.59 16.93 17.26 13 17.60 17.94 18.28 18.62 14 18.96 19.30 19.63 19.97 15 20.31 20.65 20.99 21.33 SOURCE: AR 600-9, UPDATE, p. 17. TABLE B-8 Female Wrist Factor Inches 0.00 .25 .50 .75 (~/4) (~/2) (3/4) 5 2.54 2.67 2.80 2.93 6 3.05 3.18 3.31 3.43 7 3.56 3.69 3.82 3.94 8 4.07 4.20 4.33 4.45 9 4.58 4.71 4.83 4.96 10 5.09 5.22 5.34 5.47 11 5.60 5.72 5.85 5.98 12 6.11 6.23 6.36 6.49 13 6.62 6.74 6.87 7.00 14 7.12 7.25 7.38 7.51 15 7.63 7.76 7.89 8.01 SOURCE: AR 600-9, UPDATE, p. 17.

268 APPENDIX B IlODY FAT CONTENT WORKSt1EET (M /~) fo, u" o, ~r`,. ~orm _ AR 600-9. t~ pro~nt a - ncy ~ DcsPER tdA~E /~, Frst d~ /~1' SS ~RANK ~oE doH h1 1 18-oo-ooo ~S sl "ElC~t rlo _~r 0~5 ot _ WEIG~T tto ~.r.~' pou~O} 175~ , ~ AGE l al NOTE '1. ~ 2S '7 - SO ~'- 7S StEP rlQST SECOND THl9D AVEP'AGE ~o _~, 0 t5 ~ J ~aasure a~on~n at IhC leve' of tna nave' uRonJ to the neare~t 0 25 ·r~ch ~1 7 11i~f J 3~- 9~ 3G.SO 3c (~- 34~2¢ 2 ~easure neck ~t belo. bye' of brynx /4dsm~f ~) to t~ nearest 0 25 ~nch {R~t 7 ~5 J /G 26 /~.~r /~v /~.~?d 3 Ent" t" average abdom nal moa~urement to t" nearest 0 25 ench ~~ 4 Enter tt. eve age neck n~asuren~nt to the nearest 0 25 ~nch /G ~S~ 5- S`btract Slop 4 trom Stap 3 {fnt" r~v~t) lo me nearest 0 25 ~nch :0,00 6 F.r~d r~un from L'ne S {m. d'~Y~ce b.~n H.ch and ~oman) in Tabl. 8-' (Abdo~Neck FactorJ En2er factor 97,Y' F - d ~ ~ht ~n Tabb 8-2 (~9ht f~ct~J Ent. facto, &t~tract Step ~ trofn Step 6 (8nt" r~vnJ Tb.... Sold~ s Porcent 80~y Fat fo `7 /P#~/ REl4ARKS C-HECI~ O-E q~ ted.~"al ·. 4n ct>mola~nce _'t~ ^rrn, S'anea~a. ~ noT ·- co~l.@^ce _~" th@ nan~@,@. A.con~ mon - br ~1 ~os. ~ 3" ~, PRIPAUED BY /Sg~~] P'^~x DATE AP'ROvED BY SUPERV'SOR P'ANK C)ATE /Pnotac7 hame a~ 5~tL,.) DA FORIJ1 5500-Pi, DEC 85 Figure B-1 Sample of a completed DA Form 5500 SOURCE: AR 600-9, UPDATE, p. 18.

APPENDIX B ( l l \ 1'~- ~ ,) \ in/ 269 _ /J At_ \ \ 'I - _ ~ ~ a. Jon ~ Figure B-2. Male measurement. Upper left, neck measurement; upper right, abdomen measurement; lower left, neck measurement; lower right, abdomen measurement. SOURCE: AR 600-9, UPDATE, p. 19.

2~ BODY f^T CONTENT WORKSHEET ~~- ~ ~ ~ _ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ EWE Mar ~ ~ _, #0 ~ 3~Nr "E~H1 ~ _'O~ ~ 63.~O sTeP SSN H!~-oo - go go R^NK AGO_ AGE -~ ~ _ ~ I hi ~, Q1 I f 1AST I SE~NO I YH1AD N07E ''. -25 .., ,~ in- · 75 _ _ AVERAGE _ ~ -~' ~., t ~ ~ ~ _ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ _ 2 ~ 3 Measure hips at pond where the gluteus muscles am_ protrude back-era the most. Hound on 10 ~ares10.25 inch. Repeat lhree limes. linen average ~ ~ ~ 3~ 3~( 1 S^cc _ ~( ~ ~ ~ 73 / ~ ~( /~ ~ /~ I {~ ~~ 4~/ . d. ~eesure 10rearm al '1s largesl =.nl '-m · ( pa~ -7 lo nearesl 0.25 ·nch. Repea ~ree l~mes. linen ~verage "-S~ ~k ~ -- ~1 ~ ~-X ~_) m~---~ 6 ~ _ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ _ _ ever~g@ /3,^ <,~ ~ ~_ m_~_ 8 FInd averege forearm measuremenl ·n 1able 8~ -~~cmV En1er 1aclor ·n llE ~low. ~ ~_ m_~ 10. find "ve[ege wr~s1 measure~nt ~n Table B-8 r~.' ~- Enler 1aclor ~n llG ~low 1 1. ~LCu~TlONS ^. W-hl #ector /~/.~? _ /J,/y ~ /~ 79 ~y~ 3577 /~.~f !,~< /~# ;7~r e H~ ieclor C ~ ~ ~ + D. He~hl 1aclor E. fore.~ 1ec~r f. N-k 1eclor G. Whsl 1actor I. -~1En'S PERCEMT BOOY '^T ~P 7 r~- ~ ~~ R-AKS ~ C~C~ ONE ~-#du.# ·'·n comp~a-. ~ th ^,mY Slenderd' a. ~01 ln comol "nc'~ lh t~. It."d.~' _ ~ ~ ~ . PneP^AEO BY ~' A^NK D^TE APPAOVED 8Y SUPEnV1SOR ~ _ D^ fOR~ 5501-R, DEC 85 Figuro B-3. Sample of ~ comple1ed DA ~rm 5501 SOURCE: AR600-9,UPDATE,p.20. ~E

APPENDIX B '~$~'; All, ~ -a - 9,t,'l~') ~ t;! ,1,, ~ /~/~: '1 ~- ~! (~ 271 ~ / at/ , _ ¢~'.` l 1 )', C>~) 11~} ~ ,'`;nl I,,,,,, (~* . t: :` |~- ~ J Figure B-4. Female measurement. Upper left, wrist measurement; upper right, hip measurement; lower left, forearm measurement; lower right, hip measurement. SOURCE: AR 600-9, UPDATE, p. 21.

272 APPENDIX B U.S. Navy The standards for retention in the U.S. Navy are included OPNAV INSTRUCTION 6110. ID (NMPC-68): PHYSICAL READINESS PRO- GRAM. This instruction is extensive and excerpts here include: the state pur- pose of the regulation, details of procedures, and relevant reference tablesl . ***** 1. Purpose. To provide revised policy and guidance for the implementation of the Phys- ical Readiness Program in the Navy as directed by references (a) and (b). This instruction is a major revision and should be reviewed in its entirety. 2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 61 10.1C. 3. Policy. To ensure the operational effectiveness of the Navy, every member shall achieve and maintain standards of physical readiness and participate in a lifestyle that pro- motes optimal health. This program is designed to support and enhance the physical readiness of all personnel. Physical readiness training is a complete conditioning program which reduces excess body fat and develops and maintains the flexibility, cardiorespiratory, muscular strength and endurance needed to perform routine and emergency tasks. The program is a part of the Navy's Health Promotion Program, reference (c), which includes the following elements: weight/ fat control, nutrition education, smoking education and prevention, high blood pressure identi- fication, stress management, alcohol/drug abuse prevention, low back injury prevention and physical fitness and sports. Each command will ensure personnel meet standards. SOURCE: OPNAV INSTRUCTION 6110.1D, p. 2. ***** 10. Commanding officers and officers in charge shall: a. Aggressively support the Health and Physical Readiness Program. b. Ensure an effective command directed physical conditioning program is available for members not meeting physical readiness test and body fat standards. c. Ensure that physical fitness and nutrition education be provided through General Military Training (GMT). Education shall stress a combination of healthy food choices, exer- cise and lifestyle change. d. Appoint a minimum of one CFC in the command using departmental and divisional CFC assistants to carry out this instruction. e. Ensure that all CFCS: ( 1 ) are E-S or above (2) are CPR certified (3) are encouraged to obtain ACSM certification (4) meet satisfactory PRT standards (5) are not overfat or obese (6) are not tobacco users 1 Further information concerning this regulation can be obtained from Headquarters, Depart- ment of the Navy, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, D.C. 20350-2000.

APPENDIX B 273 f. Ensure Cardiorespiratory Resuscitation (CPR) certification training (i.e. American Red Cross) is conducted at least annually to maintain a minimum of two qualified personnel. Information concerning CPR certification may be obtained by contacting the Medical Depart ment. g. Maintain member's OPNAV 6110/2, Risk Factor Screening/Physical Readiness Test Results, and ensure this form is forwarded to the appropriate Personnel Support Activity Detachment/Personnel Office upon member's transfer. h. Enter the most recent performance on the official PRT in the Fitness Report/Evalua- tion using guidance contained in references (f) and (g). Additionally, members who achieve an overall score of outstanding should have this fact noted in the narrative section of the FITREP/ EVAL. i. Ensure a copy of the most recent command PRT Summary Report is forwarded to COMNAVMILPERSCOM (NMPC-68), copy to chain of command, by 30 September of each year. j. Ensure that all members are provided the opportunity to attain and maintain a level of physical readiness consistent with the standards defined in this instruction. k. Ensure the physical readiness of members is tested twice each fiscal year, no less than 4 months apart. Commands shall designate two tests each fiscal year for official adminis- trative and reporting actions outlined in Table I. Commands shall ensure that all members are properly notified of the official test dates and the OPNAV 6110/2 shall be completed no less than 10-12 weeks before the official PRT is administered. Commands may conduct testing more frequently than the required two official tests. 1. Ensure members fulfill the physical examination requirements stipulated in refer- ence (h), before participating in their Physical Readiness Program. Those members who are identified by medical as sickle cell trait (SCT) shall be given appropriate precautions regarding proper hydration before participation in the Physical Readiness Program. m. Ensure those members requiring medical clearance, as indicated on the OPNAV 6110/2 are referred to an Authorized Medical Department Representative (AMDR) for medical clearance prior to participation in the PRT. An AMDR is a health care provider whose current, authorized scope of care, either independent or supervised, includes the taking of a medical history and performing a physical examination. An AMDR shall be a medical officer, physi- cian's assistant or nurse practitioner, but not an independent duty corpsman. When an AMDR is not assigned or not otherwise available, members requiring medical clearance shall not participate in the PRT until examined by an AMDR at the first available ship or shore facility. n. Ensure members not meeting percent body fat or physical readiness standards participate in a command directed physical readiness program. Participation in this program shall continue until the next official PRT. o. Ensure any member, officer or enlisted, failing to maintain standards is subject to administrative action following references (i) through (w) as outlined in Table I (e.g., a member who is diagnosed as obese on two consecutive tests and the medical diagnosis of obesity is removed for the third consecutive test is considered overfat for the third consecutive test). Formal notification of such action shall be made by page 13 entry (enlisted) or commanding officer written notification (officer). Administrative separation shall be initiated for members who: (1) Fail to pass, fail to participate when required or remain medically diagnosed as obese for three consecutive official PRTs (except those medically waived or diagnosed preg nant!. (2) Are diagnosed obese at the time of graduation or commissioning from: Recruit Training, "A" School, U.S. Naval Academy, Officer Candidate School, Officer Indoctrination School, or Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps, (3) Are determined rehabilitation failures during the 12 month aftercare period by the commanding officer (see paragraph 1 le). p. Ensure members granted medical waivers for any portion of the PRT for three

274 APPENDIX B consecutive official PRTs (over a minimum of 13 months), are referred to a medical board, if appropriate, based on the recommendation of the medical specialist. 11. Members identified as overfat or diagnosed as obese and who meet the referral criteria listed below, should participate in a non-residential Counseling and Assistance Center/ Alcohol Rehabilitation Center (CAAC/ARC) or residential (ARC) obesity rehabilitation pro- gram as appropriate. a. Criteria for Non-Residential Rehabilitation at CAAC: Members who have been identified as overfat or medically diagnosed as obese may be referred to the local Counseling and Assistance Center (CAAC) non-residential rehabilitation program (where available). If meeting criteria, the CAAC may screen members for the appropriate level of treatment and make recommendations to the members command. b. Criteria for Non-Residential Rehabilitation at ARC: Members who meet the follow- ing criteria shall be referred to a Non-Residential Obesity Rehabilitation Program/Alcohol Rehabilitation Center (ARC) (where available). (1) No previous participation in non-residential (CAAC/ARC) or residential (ARC) obesity rehabilitation programs during Navy career, (2) Medically diagnosed obese, (3) Do not have an eating disorder (anorexia or bulimia), (4) Desire to participate in the program. (If not amenable to program participation, an entry shall be made in the service record indicating that rehabilitation was offered and refused. The member shall be processed for administrative separation per reference (k) for enlisted, reference (m) for officers). (5) E-5 or above, with strong potential for continued service, (6) An average of 3.6 or above evaluation marks (except for military bearing) for 2 years, (7) Documentation of 6 months of participation in a command directed physical conditioning program, (8) One year of active duty remaining following completion of the non-residential obesity program, and (9) Recommendation by the commanding officer. c. Criteria for Residential Obesity Program: Members who meet the following criteria shall be referred to a Residential Obesity Rehabilitation Program at either an ARC or Alcohol Rehabilitation Department (ARD) (where available): (1) Meet all the above criteria in paragraph llb(1)-(9), and (2) A non-residential (CAAC or ARC) obesity rehabilitation program is not avail- able within the geographical area, operational commitments do not allow for participation in a non-residential obesity rehabilitation program or recommended by CAAC screening. d. Aftercare. Upon completion of an obesity rehabilitation program, the member shall remain in a command directed physical conditioning program until the 22 percent (male) or 30 percent (female) standard is achieved. Aftercare recommendations from the rehabilitation facility shall be sent to the member's command fitness coordinator and shall be included in the conditioning program. This aftercare program shall be tracked by the command fitness coordi- nator for a minimum of 1 year to provide feedback to the rehabilitation facility on the mem- ber's progress. e. Rehabilitative Failure. Members who fail to show consistent and significant progress towards meeting Navy body fat standards, fail to move from the obese to the overfat category during the 12 month aftercare period, or enters the obese category after the 12 month aftercare period, shall be considered for administrative separation. Individuals should lose 1-2 pounds of weight per week or approximately 1 percent of body fat every 2 weeks. 12. Commanding officers and officers in charge are strongly encouraged to provide op- portunity to attain and maintain fitness during the normal work day. SOURCE: OPNAVINST 61 10.ID, Enclosure (1), pp. 3-7. *****

APPENDIX B 275 16. The individual service member shall: a. Participate in a lifestyle that promotes optimal health and physical readiness. Failure to take PRT due to lack of members preparedness shall constitute a PRT failure. b. Develop a personal fitness program using resource information, the assistance of the CFC, and recreation services departments. c. Take the PRT as required unless medically waived or diagnosed obese. SOURCE: OPNAVINST 61 10.1D, Enclosure (1), p. 9. *****

276 TABLE I Administrative Action for Members Who Consecutively Fail the Physical Readiness Test or Exceed Body Fat Standards. APPENDIX B FAILS PRT OR OVEREAT* OBESE** FAILS TO PARTICIPATE WHEN REQUIRED 1 et/2nd 3rd+ 1 et/2nd 3rd+ 1 et/2nd 3rd+ test test test test test test Recommend promotion/ eligible for advancement Delay promo tion/withhold advancement Eligible for Frocking Fitrep/Eval entryway Eligible for Redesignation/ Re-enlistment/ Commissioning/ Continuation Notify NMPC via MSG/NAVGRAM5 Transfer (PCS, TEMDUINS) yes Possible Separation no yes no yes no no no no yes no yes yes yes no no no no no no yes yes yes yes yes yes yes no4 yes yes no4 no4 no yes no no yes yes no yes yes no no yes no no no yes 1 except those medically waived, TEMDU/TAD or ACDUTRA. 2Entries indicating PRT failure, fails to participate in PRT, or overfat/obese require comment . . in narrative section. 3The entry will reflect the most recent official PRT result. 4May be extended until they have had 13 months in a Command Directed Physical Conditioning Program. 5For enlisted NMPC-24, for officers NMPC-82, NMPC-4 for all. Overfat Male 23-25 percent, Female 31-35 percent. *Obese Male 226 percent, Female 236 percent and medically diagnosed obese by an AMDR. SOURCE: OPNAVINST 6110.1D, Enclosure (1), p. 10.

APPENDIX B 277 c. Section C. Body Composition. Values for height, weight, circumference measure- ments and percent body fat values shall be recorded for all members following the procedures described in enclosure (4). For administrative purposes, this assessment becomes the official percent body fat value and shall be taken 10-12 weeks prior to the PRT. The CFC shall advise members who exceed body fat standards that their assignment to a command directed physical conditioning program is mandatory and initiate appropriate documentation action per para- graph 100. Automated systems may be used to perform calculations but do not substitute for completion of this section. (Exception: The body fat assessment is waived from the time of the official medical diagnosis of pregnancy and for 6 months following delivery.) d. Section D Medical Referral. The CFC shall enter the date of referral and place an . "X" in the appropriate box(s). Those members with one or more "X"s shall require referral to an AMDR for evaluation and determination as to their eligibility to participate in the PRT and command directed physical conditioning program. e. Section E. Medical Evaluation. Males with percent body fat equal to or greater than 26 percent or females with percent body fat equal to or greater than 36 percent must be examined by an AMDR to confirm obesity. (1) The clinical diagnosis of obesity shall be based on a consideration of the indi- vidual's: (a) percent body fat value (b) tendency to be obese 1. family history 2. age of onset 3. eating habits 4. location of body fat 5. psychological burden 6. level of physical activity (c) presence of health risks associated with obesity 1. hypercholesterolemia 2. hypertension 3. diabetes 4. cardiovascular dysfunction (d) metabolic or endocrine abnormalities resulting in obesity; and (e) the clinical judgment of the AMDR (2) Refer the member as appropriate to a conditioning/ rehabilitation program as per guidelines of enclosure (4). (3) Members diagnosed as obese shall not be allowed to take the PRT. (4) Only an AMDR can diagnose a member obese. (5) Only an AMDR can release the member from the diagnosis of obesity and clear the individual to take the PRT. f. Section F. Physical Readiness Test Results. The CFC shall conduct an official PRT following the guidelines of enclosure (5), verify that raw scores for each event performed are correct and calculate points for overall classification. Automated systems may be used to perform calculations but do not substitute for completion of this section. (Note: Members waived from any portion of the PRT shall be marked pass/fail for each item performed and overall classification. No point calculations are required.) Member and CFC shall sign this section to certify accuracy of entries. SOURCE: OPNAVINST 61 10.1D, Enclosure (3), p. 2-4. *****

278 APPENDIX B 4. Pregnancy. After confirmation of pregnancy, a pregnant member shall be exempt from the regular physical readiness program and physical fitness testing. The body fat assess- ment is waived from the time of the diagnosis of pregnancy and for 6 months following delivery. Members exempted for pregnancy may take up to 6 months following delivery to take an official PRT. Pregnant members shall be counselled and encouraged to participate in an approved American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) exercise program, unless exempted by her health care provider for medical reasons. SOURCE: OPNAVINST 6110.1D, Enclosure (3), p. 6-7. ***** Body Composition Determination Procedure 1. BACKGROUND. The body is composed of fat and lean (muscle) tissue. Percent body fat is expressed as a percentage of the total body weight. Attempts to interchange the use of body fat and body weight measures as an indicator of fitness/military appearance have frequently resulted in misconceptions and inequities. Obesity is an excess of body fat fre- quently resulting in a significant impairment of health. Obesity (excess body fat) is clearly associated with hypertension (high blood pressure), hypercholesterolemia (high blood choles- terol level), diabetes and is considered a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Overweight is the condition in which a member's weight exceeds the average weight-for-height standards based on insurance industry standards. Although height/weight tables are still used to assess body composition of members based on age and body size, these tables do not provide infor- mation on the degree of obesity or the quality of a member's body weight. It is possible to be overweight and not be overeat. 2. DEFINITION. Reference (a) defines the accepted percent body fat values for men and women as less than or equal to 20 percent and 26 percent respectively. The Department of Defense goal has been adjusted upward to account for the standard error associated with anthropometric measurement. Therefore, the percent body fat values indicating the potential for obesity are equal to or greater than 26 percent for males, and equal to or greater than 36 percent for females. Males 23-25 percent and females 31-35 percent are considered to be overfat. 3. GUIDANCE. TAB A to enclosure (4) illustrates the body composition screening decision process to be followed. The initial body composition screen shall be conducted by the CFC using the circumference measurement method described in TAB B. The CFC's percent body fat assessment will remain valid for administrative purposes. Those members with percent body fat 23-25 (males) or 31-35 percent (females) are required to participate in a command directed physical conditioning program and should receive dietary/nutritional infor- mation. Enclosure (2) is recommended for the exercise component and an AMDR can provide dietary assistance. Members with percent body fat equal to or greater than 26 percent (males) or equal to or greater than 36 percent (females) must be evaluated by an AMDR. Members diagnosed as obese shall NOT be allowed to take the PRT. Only an AMDR shall diagnose a member obese. Removal of the diagnosis of obesity and approval for participation in the PRT shall be given only by an AMDR. The body fat assessment is waived from the time of the diagnosis of pregnancy and for 6 months following delivery. SOURCE: OPNAVINST 6110.1D, Enclosure (4), pp. 1-2. *****

APPENDIX B TAB A BODY COMPOSITION DETERMINATION PROCEDURE "Determined by CFC" 279 Males Females Action Within less than or less than or Standards equal to 22% equal to 30% none Over Standard "Determined by Medical" 23%-25% 31%-35% greater than or greater than or equal to 26% equal to 36% Command Directed Physical Conditioning Program (Mandatory) Refer to Medical OVERFAT OVERFAT Command Directed Physical MEDICAL Conditioning DETERMINATION Program (Mandatory) OBESE* OBESE* Command Directed Physical Conditioning Program (Mandatory) Recommend Non-Residential or Residential Rehabilitation Program (if eligible) *(Member not eligible to take PRT) SOURCE: OPNAVINST 61 10.1D, TAB A, p. 3.

280 TAB B PERCENT BODY FAT MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES APPENDIX B 1 General Instructions. Procedures for determining body fat require the use of a standard NON-ELASTIC (metal, cloth or fiberglass) tape measure. The tape should be applied to body landmarks with sufficient tension to keep it in place without indenting the skin surface. Record measurements to the nearest half inch. With the exception of the hip measurement for women, all measurements will be taken on bare skin. 2. Percent Body Fat-Determination (Males! a. Measure height without shoes to nearest half inch. Instruct members to stand with feet together, flat on the deck, take a deep breath and stretch tall. ~A ~ ~ ; , it, i~ - ,1 l

APPENDIX B 281 b. Measure the neck circumference at a point just below the larynx (Adam's Apple) and perpendicular to the long axis of the neck. Member should look straight ahead with shoulders down (not hunched). Round neck measurement ~ and record to half inch. (i.e. Round 16 1/4 inches to 16.5 inches). %. _ _~t - c. Measure the abdominal circumference at the navel, level to the deck. Arms are at the sides. Take measurement at the end of member's normal. relaxed exhalation. Round abdominal measurement down and record to half inch. (i.e. Round 34 3/4 to 34.5 inches). Art . ' JO ,,~._~ .c£~ ( ) ~ . >~t A;~ ;' _ 'M~

282 APPENDIX B d. Determine percent body fat by subtracting the neck from the abdominal measure- ment and comparing this value against the height measurement from Chart A. 3. Percent Body Fat Determination (FEMALES) a. Measure height without shoes to the nearest half inch. Instruct member to stand with feet together and flat on the deck, take a deep breath and stretch tall. b. Measure the neck circumference at a point just below the larynx (Adam's Apple) and perpendicular to the long axis of the neck. Member should look straight ahead during measurement, with shoulders down (not hunched). Round neck measurement up and record to half inch. (i.e. Round 13 3/8 inches to 13.5 inches). Few 1_ ~ ~_\ \~) - 1~W 1 ~ 1 '] \\` - -

('1 1~. ~ - APPENDIX B 283 c. Measure the natural waist circumference at the point of minimal abdominal circum- ference, usually located about half-way between the navel and the lower end of the sternum (breast bone). When this site is not easily observed, take several measurements at probable sites and use the smallest value. Be sure that the tape is level. Arms are at the sides. Record measurements at the end of member's normal relaxed exhalation. Round waist measurement down and record to half inch. (i.e. Round 28 5/8 inches to 28.5 inches). . 5'~4 . ~6i] ~ .. -

284 APPENDIX B d. Measure the hip circumference while facing the subject's right side by placing the tape around the hips so that it passes over the greatest protrusion of the gluteal muscles (buttocks) and is level to the deck. Apply sufficient tape tension so that the effect of clothing is minimized. Round the hip measurement down and record to half inch. (i.e. Round 44 3/8 inches down to 44.0 inches). \ 4'''-' i"" '~ // 1~ V 'l `\ ' '` _: Hi, 'I- ~- ~ .~,~ Ace) \ e. Determine percent body fat by adding the waist and the hip measurements, subtract ing the neck measurement, and comparing this value against the height measurement from Chart B. SOURCE: OPNAVINST 6110.1D, Tab B to Enclosure (4), pp. 4-8.

APPENDIX B CHART A PERCENT FAT ESTIMATION FOR MALES 285 Circumference Value* 60.0 60.5 61.0 Height (inches) 61.5 62.0 62.5 63.0 63.5 64.0 64.5 11.0: 11.5: 12.0: 12.5: 13.0: 13.5: 14.0: 14.5: 15.0: 15.5: 16.0: 16.5: 17.0: 17.5: 18.0: 18.5: 19.0: 19.5: 20.0: 20.5: 21.0: 21.5: 22.0: 22.5: 23.0: 23.5: 24.0: 24.5: 25.0: 25.5: 26.0: 26.5: 27.0: 27.5: 28.0: 28.5: 29.0: 29.5: 30.0: 30.5: 31.0: 31.5: 32.0: 32.5: 33.0: 33.5: 34.0 34.5 35.0: 3 2 2 4 4 6 5 7 7 8 8 10 9 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 31 32 33 33 34 35 36 36 37 38 38 39 40 8 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 26 27 28 29 30 31 31 32 33 34 35 35 36 37 37 38 39 39 2 3 5 6 8 9 10 10 12 11 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 19 18 20 19 21 20 22 21 23 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 33 34 34 35 35 36 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 38 39 39 40 40 2 1 3 3 6 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 6 7 9 8 10 10 11 11 12 12 14 13 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 25 27 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 36 37 37 38 38 39 38 39 39 40 40 5 5 5 6 8 8 10 9 9 11 11 10 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 16 18 17 17 19 18 18 20 19 19 21 20 20 22 21 21 22 22 22 23 23 23 24 24 24 25 25 25 26 26 26 27 27 26 28 28 27 29 28 28 29 29 29 30 30 30 31 31 30 32 31 31 32 32 32 33 33 33 34 34 33 35 34 34 35 35 35 36 36 36 37 37 36 37 37 37 38 38 38 39 38 38 39 39 39 40 40 7 6 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 25 26 27 28 29 29 30 31 32 32 33 34 35 35 36 37 37 38 39 39 40 *Circumference Value = abdomen circumference - neck circumference (in inches) SOURCE: OPNAVINST 6110.1D, Tab B to Enclosure (4), p. 9.

286 CHART A PERCENT FAT ESTIMATION FOR MALES APPENDIX B Circumference Value* 65.0 Height (inches) 65.5 66.0 66.5 67.0 67.5 68.0 68.5 69.0 69.5 11.0: 11.5: 12.0: 12.5: 13.0: 13.5: 14.0: 14.5: 1 5.0: 15.5: 16.0: 16.5: 17.0: 17.5: 18.0: 18.5: 1 9.0: 19.5: 20.0: 20.5: 21.0: 21.5: 22.0: 22.5: 23.0: 23.5: 24.0: 24.5: 25.0: 25.5: 26.0: 26.5: 27.0: 27.5: 28.0: 28.5: 29.0: 29.5: 30.0: 30.5: 31.0: 31.5: 32.0: 32.5: 33.0: 33.5: 34.0: 34.5: 35.0: o 3 4 6 7 8 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 16 15 17 16 18 17 19 18 20 19 21 20 22 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 31 32 32 33 33 34 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 36 36 37 37 38 38 38 38 39 39 40 39 1 1 1 1 2 2 4 4 6 5 5 5 3 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 31 31 32 33 33 34 35 35 36 37 37 38 39 39 40 8 9 9 11 10 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 34 35 36 36 36 37 36 37 37 38 38 39 38 39 39 40 40 6 6 8 7 9 9 6 8 9 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 14 13 13 15 14 14 16 16 15 17 17 16 18 18 17 19 19 18 20 19 19 21 20 20 22 21 21 22 22 22 23 23 23 24 24 24 25 25 25 26 26 25 27 26 26 27 27 27 28 28 28 29 29 29 30 30 29 31 30 30 31 31 31 32 32 32 33 33 32 33 33 33 34 34 34 35 35 34 36 35 35 36 36 36 37 37 36 37 37 37 38 38 38 39 38 38 39 39 39 40 40 39 *Circumference Value = abdomen circumference - neck circumference (in inches) SOURCE: OPNAVINST 6110.1D, Tab B to Enclosure (4), p. 10. 2 1 4 6 7 8 9 is 8 9 10 12 11 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 20 22 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 32 33 33 34 34 35 34 35 35 36 36 37 36 37 37 38 38 38 38 39 39 40 39 40

APPENDIX B CHART A PERCENT FAT ESTIMATION FOR MALES 287 Circumference Value* 70.0 70.5 71.0 Height (inches) 71.5 72.0 72.5 73.0 73.5 74.0 74.5 11.0: 11.5: 12.0: 12.5: 13.0: 13.5: 14.0: 14.5: 1 5.0: 15.5: 16.0: 16.5: 17.0: 17.5: 18.0: 18.5: 19.0: 19.5: 20.0: 20.5: 21.0: 21.5: 22.0: 22.5: 23.0: 23.5: 24.0: 24.5: 25.0: 25.5: 26.0: 26.5: 27.0: 27.5: 28.0: 28.5: 29.0: 29.5: 30.0: 30.5: 31.0: 31.5: 32.0: 32.5: 33.0: 33.5: 34.0: 34.5: 35.0: 1 8 9 1 2 4 is 6 8 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 23 25 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 33 33 34 34 35 35 35 35 36 36 37 36 37 37 38 38 39 38 39 39 40 39 1 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 26 26 27 28 29 29 30 31 32 32 33 34 34 35 36 36 37 37 38 39 39 40 1 6 O O 2 2 3 3 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 11 10 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 18 20 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 28 29 29 30 30 31 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 33 33 34 34 35 35 35 35 36 36 37 36 37 37 38 38 38 38 39 39 40 39 40 O 3 4 5 5 7 8 10 10 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 29 30 30 31 31 32 31 32 32 33 33 34 33 34 34 35 35 36 35 36 36 37 37 37 37 38 38 39 38 39 39 40 40 1 1 6 8 9 6 7 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 19 21 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 30 31 31 32 32 33 32 33 33 34 34 34 34 35 35 36 36 36 36 37 37 38 37 38 38 39 39 39 39 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 23 24 25 26 27 27 28 29 29 30 31 31 32 33 33 34 JO 35 36 37 37 38 38 39 *Circumference Value = abdomen circumference - neck circumference (in inches) SOURCE: OPNAVINST 6110.1D, Tab B to Enclosure (4), p 11.

288 CHART A PERCENT FAT ESTIMATION FOR MALES Height (inches) APPENDIX B Circumference Value* 75.0 75.5 76.0 76.5 77.0 77.5 78.0 78.5 79.079.5 11.0: 11.5: 12.0: 12.5: 1 1 0 0 - - - - -- 13.0: 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 10 13.5: 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 22 14.0: 5 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 33 14.5: 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 5 44 15.0: 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 65 15.5: 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 76 16.0: 9 9 9 9 8 8 8 8 88 16.5: 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 99 17.0: 11 11 11 11 11 10 10 10 1010 17.5: 12 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 1111 18.0: 13 13 13 13 13 12 12 12 1212 18.5: 14 14 14 14 14 13 13 13 1313 19.0: 15 15 15 15 15 14 14 14 1414 19.5: 16 16 16 16 16 15 15 15 1515 20.0: 17 17 17 17 16 16 16 16 1616 20.5: 18 18 18 18 17 17 17 17 1716 21.0: 19 19 19 18 18 18 18 18 1817 21.5: 20 20 20 19 19 19 19 19 1818 22.0: 21 21 20 20 20 20 20 19 1919 22.5: 22 21 21 21 21 21 20 20 2020 23.0: 22 22 22 22 22 21 21 21 2121 23.5: 23 23 23 23 22 22 22 22 2221 24.0: 24 24 24 23 23 23 23 23 2222 24.5: 25 25 24 24 24 24 24 23 2323 25.0: 26 25 25 25 25 25 24 24 2424 25.5: 26 26 26 26 26 25 25 25 2525 26.0: 27 27 27 26 26 26 26 26 2525 26.5: 28 28 27 27 27 27 27 26 2626 27.0: 28 28 28 28 28 27 27 27 2727 27.5: 29 29 29 29 28 28 28 28 2827 28.0: 30 30 29 29 29 29 29 28 2828 28.5: 31 30 30 30 30 30 29 29 2929 29.0: 31 31 31 31 30 30 30 30 3029 29.5: 32 32 31 31 31 31 31 30 3030 30.0: 33 32 32 32 32 32 31 31 3131 30.5: 33 33 33 33 32 32 32 32 3231 31.0: 34 34 33 33 33 33 33 32 3232 31.5: 34 34 34 34 34 33 33 33 3333 32.0: 35 35 35 34 34 34 34 34 3333 32.5: 36 35 35 35 35 35 34 34 3434 33.0: 36 36 36 36 35 35 35 35 3534 33.5: 37 37 36 36 36 36 36 35 3535 34.0: 37 37 37 37 37 36 36 36 3636 34.5: 38 38 38 37 37 37 37 37 3636 35.0: 39 38 38 38 38 38 37 37 3737 *Circumference Value = abdomen circumference - neck circumference (in inches) SOURCE: OPNAVINST 6110.1D, Tab B to Enclosure (4), p 12.

APPENDIX B CHART A PERCENT FAT ESTIMATION FOR MALES 289 Height (inches) Circumference Value* 75.0 75.5 76.0 76.5 77.0 77.5 78.0 78.5 79.079.5 35.5: 39 39 39 39 38 38 38 38 3837 36.0: 40 40 39 39 39 39 39 38 3838 36.5: - - 40 40 39 39 39 39 3938 37.0: - - - - - 40 40 39 3939 37.5: - - - - - - - 40 4040 38.0: - - - - - - - - -- 38.5: - - - - *Circumference Value = abdomen circumference - neck circumference (in inches) SOURCE: OPNAVINST 6110.1D, Tab B to Enclosure (4), p. 13.

290 CHART B PERCENT FAT ESTIMATION FOR FEMALES Height (inches) APPENDIX B Circumference Value* 58.0 58.5 59.0 59.5 60.0 60.5 61.0 61.5 62.0 62.5 34.5: 35.0: 35.5: 36.0: 36.5: 37.0: 37.5: 38.0: 38.5: 39.0: 39.5 40.0: 40.5: 41.0: 41.5: 42.0: 42.5: 43.0: 43.5: 44.0: 44.5: 45.0: 45.5: 46.0: 46.5: 47.0: 47.6: 48.0: 48.5: 49.0: 49.5: 50.0: 50.5: 51.0: 51.5: 52.0: 52.5: 53.0: 53.5: 54.0: 54.5: 55.0: 55.5: 56.0: 56.5: 57.0: 57.5: 58.0: 58.5: 1 0 2 3 4 is 6 7 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 14 15 16 17 18 19 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 25 26 27 27 28 29 29 30 31 31 32 33 33 34 35 35 36 36 37 38 1 2 3 1 tJ _ 2 1 0 0 2 2 1 4 4 4 3 3 2 2 5 4 4 4 3 3 6 5 5 5 4 4 6 6 6 8 7 7 7 6 9 9 10 11 12 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 20 21 22 23 23 24 25 26 26 27 28 28 29 30 30 31 32 32 33 34 34 35 35 36 37 37 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 25 26 27 27 28 29 29 30 31 31 32 33 33 34 34 35 36 36 37 9 9 9 10 10 11 10 12 11 13 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 15 17 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 22 23 23 24 24 25 24 26 25 26 26 27 27 28 27 28 28 29 29 30 29 30 30 31 31 32 31 32 32 33 33 33 33 34 34 35 34 36 35 36 36 37 36 8 9 10 11 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 20 21 22 23 23 24 25 26 26 27 28 28 29 30 30 31 32 32 33 33 34 35 35 36 8 9 10 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 19 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 24 25 26 27 27 28 29 29 30 31 31 32 32 33 34 34 35 35 o 2 3 4 s is 6 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 14 15 16 17 18 18 19 20 21 21 22 23 23 24 25 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 30 31 31 32 33 33 34 35 35 8 10 11 12 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 19 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 24 25 26 27 27 28 28 29 30 30 31 32 32 33 34 34 35 *Circumference Value = abdomen (waist) I + hip - neck circumference (in inches) SOURCE: OPNAVINST 6110.1D, Tab B Enclosure (4), p. 14. o 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 14 15 16 17 18 18 19 20 21 21 22 23 23 24 25 25 26 27 27 28 29 29 30 31 31 32 33 33 34 34

APPENDIX B CHART B PERCENT FAT ESTIMATION FOR FEMALES 291 Circumference Value* 63.0 63.5 64.0 Height (inches) 64.5 65.0 65.5 66.0 66.5 67.0 67.5 34.5: 35.0: 35.5: 36.0: 36.5: 37.0: 37.5: 38.0: 38.5: 39.0: 39.5: 40.0: 40.5: 41.0: 41.5: 42.0: 42.5: 43.0: 43.5: 44.0: 44.5: 45.0: 45.5: 46.0: 46.5: 47.0: 47.5: 48.0: 48.5: 49.0: 49.5: 50.0: 50.5: 51.0: 51.5: 52.0: 52.5. 53.0: 53.5: 54.0: 54.5: 55.0: 55.5: 56.0: 56.5: 57.0: 57.5: 58.0: 58.5: 1° 2 4 6 8 10 11 12 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 19 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 24 25 26 26 27 28 28 29 30 30 31 32 32 33 33 34 1 0 2 1 3 2 3 3 2 2 4 4 3 5 5 4 4 4 6 5 5 5 4 4 6 6 7 8 9 9 10 9 11 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 20 21 21 22 22 23 22 23 23 24 24 25 24 25 25 26 26 27 26 27 27 28 28 29 28 29 29 30 30 31 30 31 31 32 31 32 32 33 33 s 6 7 8 9 10 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 13 15 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 20 21 21 22 22 23 22 23 23 24 24 25 24 25 25 26 26 27 26 27 27 28 28 29 28 29 29 30 30 31 30 31 31 32 32 32 32 33 33 34 33 9 1 1 1 2 2 3 o 6 7 8 7 8 8 7 10 11 12 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 18 19 20 21 21 22 23 23 24 25 25 26 27 27 28 29 29 30 31 31 32 32 6 10 10 11 12 13 14 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 20 21 22 22 23 24 24 25 26 26 27 28 28 29 30 30 31 31 32 6 2 2 3 3 4 4 s 6 6 8 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 11 13 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 18 19 19 20 20 21 20 21 21 22 22 23 22 23 23 24 24 25 24 25 25 26 26 27 26 27 27 28 28 29 28 29 29 30 30 30 30 31 31 32 31 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 13 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 19 19 20 21 21 22 23 23 24 25 25 26 27 27 28 29 29 30 30 31 *Circumference Value = abdomen (waist) I + hip - neck circumference (in inches) SOURCE: OPNAVINST 6110.1D, Tab B to Enclosure (4), p 15.

292 CHART B PERCENT FAT ESTIMATION FOR FEMALES APPENDIX B Circumference Value* 68.0 68.5 69.0 Height (inches) 69.5 70.0 70.5 71.0 71.5 72.0 72.5 34.5: 35.0: 35.5: 36.0: 36.5: 37.0: 37.5: 38.0: 38.5: 39.0: 39.5: 40.0: 40.5: 41.0: 41.5: 42.0: 42.5: 43.0: 43.5: 44.0: 44.5: 45.0: 45.5: 46.0: 46.5: 47.0: 47.5: 48.0: 48.5: 49.0: 49.5: 50.0: 50.5: 51.0: 51.5: 52.0: 52.5: 53.0: 53.5: 54.0: 54.5: 55.0: 55.5: 56.0: 56.5: 57.0: 57.5: 58.0: 58.5: O O 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 ~3 4 6 s s 6 7 8 8 8 9 9 9 10 11 12 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 18 19 20 20 21 22 22 23 24 24 25 26 26 27 28 28 29 30 30 31 10 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 12 14 13 14 14 15 15 16 15 17 16 17 17 18 18 19 18 19 19 20 20 21 20 21 21 22 22 23 22 23 23 24 24 25 24 25 25 26 26 27 26 27 27 28 28 29 28 29 29 30 29 30 30 O O 1 2 3 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 5 7 7 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 15 16 16 17 17 18 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 20 21 21 22 22 23 22 23 23 24 24 24 24 25 25 26 25 26 26 27 27 28 27 28 28 29 29 29 29 9 10 11 11 12 13 14 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 19 20 21 22 22 23 23 24 25 25 26 27 27 28 29 29 30 2 1 3 3 4 5 5 4 6 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 19 19 20 21 21 22 23 23 24 24 25 26 26 27 28 28 29 O O 1 2 3 2 3 4 4 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 18 19 20 20 21 22 22 23 24 24 25 25 26 27 27 28 29 2 1 2 2 3 3 o 4 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 13 14 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 19 20 21 21 22 23 23 24 25 25 26 26 27 28 28 *Circumference Value = abdomen (waist) I + hip - neck circumferences (in inches) SOURCE: OPNAVINST 6110.1D, Tab B to Enclosure (4), p. 16. 6 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 18 19 20 20 21 22 22 23 24 24 25 25 26 27 27 28

APPENDIX B CHART B PERCENT FAT ESTIMATION FOR FEMALES 293 Circumference Value* 73.0 73.5 74.0 34.5: 35.0: 35.5: 36.0: 36.5: 37.0: 37.5: 38.0: 38.5: 39.0: 39.5: 40.0: 40.5: 41.0: 41.5: 42.0: 42.5: 43.0: 43.5: 44.0: 44.5: 45.0: 45.5: 46.0: 46.5: 47.0: 47.5: 48.0: 48.5: 49.0: 49.5: 50.0: 50.5: 51.0: 51.5: 52.0: 52.5: 53.0: 53.5: 54.0: 54.5: 55.0: 55.5: 56.0: 56.5: 57.0: 57.5: 58.0: 58.5: Height (inches) 74.5 75.0 75.5 76.0 76.5 77.0 77.5 2 1 0 2 1 3 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 7 7 8 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 10 12 11 12 12 13 13 14 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 16 17 17 18 18 19 18 19 19 20 20 21 20 21 21 22 22 23 22 23 23 24 24 25 24 25 25 26 25 26 26 27 27 28 27 6 1 4 4 s s 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 17 18 19 19 20 21 21 22 23 23 24 25 25 26 26 27 4 s 9 10 11 11 12 13 14 14 15 16 16 17 18 18 19 20 20 21 22 22 23 24 24 25 26 26 27 2 3 4 4 5 5 s 6 7 8 8 9 9 10 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 12 13 13 14 14 15 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 19 20 20 21 21 21 21 22 22 23 22 23 23 24 24 25 24 25 25 26 26 26 26 O O 1 1 1 0 2 6 6 7 2 2 3 4 s 6 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 17 18 19 19 20 21 21 22 22 23 24 24 25 26 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 13 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 18 19 20 20 21 22 22 23 23 24 25 25 26 2 o 1 2 3 3 4 s 6 7 4 s & 10 11 11 12 13 14 14 15 16 16 17 18 18 19 20 20 21 22 22 23 23 24 25 25 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 13 14 15 15 16 17 17 18 19 19 20 21 21 22 23 23 24 24 25 *Circumference Value = abdomen (waist) + hip - neck circumferences (in inches) SOURCE: OPNAVINST 6110.1D, Tab B to Enclosure (4), p. 17.

294 CHART B PERCENT FAT ESTIMATION FOR FEMALES Circumference Value* 58.0 59.0: 59.5: 60.0: 60.5: 61.0: 61.5: 62.0: 62.5: 63.0: 63.5: 64.0: 64.5: 65.0: 65.5: 66.0: 66.5: 67.0: 67.5: 68.0: 68.5: 69.0: 69.5: 70.0: 70.5: 71.0: 71.5: 72.0: 72.5: 73.0: 73.6: 74.0: 74.5: 75.0: 75.5: APPENDIX B Height (inches) 58.5 38 39 39 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 45 59.0 38 38 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 44 44 45 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 37 38 38 39 39 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 60.0 60.5 61.0 61.5 62.0 62.5 36 36 37 36 37 37 38 37 38 38 39 39 40 39 40 40 41 40 41 41 42 41 42 42 43 42 43 43 44 44 44 44 45 45 35 35 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 35 35 36 37 37 38 38 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 *Circumference Value = abdomen (waist) I - neck circumference (in inches) SOURCE: OPNAVINST 6110.1D, Tab B to Enclosure (4), p. 18.

APPENDIX B CHART B PERCENT FAT ESTIMATION FOR FEMALES Height (inches) 295 Circumference Value* 63.0 63.5 64.0 64.5 65.0 65.5 66.0 66.5 67.0 67.5 59.0: 59.5: 60.0: 60.5: 61.0: 61.5: 62.0: 62.5: 63.0: 63.5: 64.0: 64.5: 65.0: 65.5: 66.0: 66.5: 67.0: 67.5: 68.0: 68.5: 69.0: 69.5: 70.0: 70.5: 71.0: 71.5: 72.0: 72.5: 73.0: 73.5: 74.0: 74.5: 75.0: 75.5: 35 34 34 34 33 33 33 32 32 32 35 35 35 34 34 34 33 33 33 32 36 35 35 35 34 34 34 33 33 33 36 36 36 35 35 35 34 34 34 33 37 37 36 36 36 35 35 35 34 34 38 37 37 37 36 36 36 35 35 35 38 38 37 37 37 36 36 36 35 35 39 38 38 38 37 37 37 36 36 36 39 39 39 38 38 38 37 37 37 36 40 39 39 39 38 38 38 37 37 37 40 40 40 39 39 39 38 38 38 37 41 41 40 40 40 39 39 39 38 38 41 41 41 40 40 40 39 39 39 38 42 42 41 41 41 40 40 40 39 39 43 42 42 41 41 41 40 40 40 39 43 43 42 42 42 41 41 41 40 40 44 43 43 43 42 42 42 41 41 41 44 44 43 43 43 42 42 42 41 41 45 44 44 44 43 43 43 42 42 42 - 45 44 44 44 43 43 43 42 42 - - 45 45 44 44 44 43 43 43 - - - - 45 44 44 44 43 43 45 45 44 44 44 - - 45 45 44 *Circumference Value = abdomen (waist) I + hip - neck circumferences (in inches) SOURCE: OPNAVINST 6110.1D, Tab B to Enclosure (4), p. 19.

296 CHART B PERCENT FAT ESTIMATION FOR FEMALES Height (inches) APPENDIX B Circumference Value* 68.0 68.5 69.0 69.5 70.0 70.5 71.0 71.5 72.0 72.5 59.0: 59.5: 60.0: 60.5: 61.0: 61.5: 62.0: 62.5: 63.0: 63.5: 64.0: 64.5: 65.0: 65.5: 66.0: 66.5: 67.0: 67.5: 68.0: 68.5: 69.0: 69.5: 70.0: 70.5: 71.0: 71.5: 72.0: 72.5: 73.0: 73.5 74.0: 74.5: 75.0: 75.5: 31 31 31 30 30 30 29 29 29 28 32 32 31 31 31 30 30 30 29 29 32 32 32 32 31 31 31 30 30 30 33 33 32 32 32 31 31 31 31 30 34 33 33 33 32 32 32 31 31 31 34 34 34 33 33 33 32 32 32 31 35 34 34 34 34 33 33 33 32 32 35 35 35 34 34 34 33 33 33 33 36 36 35 35 35 34 34 34 33 33 36 36 36 35 35 35 35 34 34 34 37 37 36 36 36 35 35 35 35 34 38 37 37 37 36 36 36 35 35 35 38 38 37 37 37 37 36 36 36 35 39 38 38 38 37 37 37 36 36 36 39 39 39 38 38 38 37 37 37 36 40 39 39 39 38 38 38 37 37 37 40 40 40 39 39 39 38 38 38 37 41 40 40 40 39 39 39 39 38 38 41 41 41 40 40 40 39 39 39 38 42 41 41 41 40 40 40 40 39 39 42 42 42 41 41 41 40 40 40 39 43 42 42 42 42 41 41 41 40 40 43 43 43 42 42 42 41 41 41 40 44 43 43 43 43 42 42 42 41 41 44 44 44 43 43 43 42 42 42 41 45 44 44 44 43 43 43 43 42 42 - 45 45 44 44 44 43 43 43 42 - - - 45 44 44 44 44 43 43 - - - - 45 45 44 44 44 43 45 44 44 44 - - 45 45 44 - - - - 45 *Circumference Value = abdomen (waist) I hip - neck circumferences (in inches) SOURCE: OPNAVINST 6110.1D, Tab B to Enclosure (4), p. 20.

APPENDIX B 297 U.S. Air Force The height, weight, and body fat standards for accession and retention in the U.S. Air Force are included in Military Personnel: THE AIR FORCE WEIGHT AND FITNESS PROGRAMS (AF REGULATION 35-11, 10 April 1985~. This regulation is extensive and excerpts here include: the stated purpose of the regulation, details of procedures, and relevant refer- ence tables!. ***** CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1-1. General Information. Department of Defense (DOD) Directive 1308.1, 29 June 1981, requires each military service to provide a weight management and physical fitness program. The weight and fitness programs are tailored to meet DOD objectives and the specific needs of the Air Force. Weight management and physical fitness are linked to self-image and self- esteem and promote an overall healthy lifestyle for all Air Force members while improving military appearance and performance. Air Force members are responsible for achieving and maintaining the standards of weight and physical fitness defined in this regulation. 1-2. Terms Explained: a. Aerobic Activity. An endurance exercise which lasts continuously over a period of time (minimum 20 minutes) and enhances the ability of the body to move air into and out of the lungs. Includes activities such as running, walking, cycling, rope skipping, swimming. b. Body Fat. The percent of body, fat tissue versus total body, weight (body muscle and bone, water and fat). c. Body Fat Measure (BFM) Adjustment. An upward or downward adjustment to a member's maximum allowable weight standard based on determination of an individual's percentage of body fat. Compliance with body fat standards will be determined by circumfer- ence measurement procedures as outlined in attachment 4 and AFR 160-17. Personnel Data System (PDS) code 4. d. Clinical Obesity. A subjective decision by the medical practitioner that the mem- ber appears obese and there is no underlying medical condition that causes obesity (AFR 160- 17) or prevents weight loss by dieting. e. Fitness Evaluation. At least an annual event consisting of the 1.5 mile run or 3- mile walk. 1 Further information concerning this regulation can be obtained from the DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. 20330-5000.

298 APPENDIX B f. Fitness Improvement Training (FIT) Program. A rehabilitative program that includes an exercise regimen for members who are not prepared for or who do not successfully complete their fitness evaluation. Placement in this program for a minimum of 90 days is mandatory. Extension beyond 90 days is at the unit commander's discretion. g. Desired Body Weight. The weight at which a person is the healthiest and should have the best life expectancy. Desired weight is approximately 10 percent or more below the maximum allowable weight. h. Maximum Allowable Weight (MAW). An individual's maximum allowable weight as required by Air Force weight tables (attachments 2 or 3) or as adjusted based on an ap- proved body fat measurement or weight waiver. i. MAW Standard Adjustment. An adjustment to the MAW standard. May be either an approved BFM or weight waiver. j. Medical Practitioner. A physician, or a physician assistant (PA), nurse or nurse practitioner (NP) working under a physician's supervision, who is authorized to certify the individual's weight condition is controllable, the body fat measurement was properly adminis- tered, and provide a determination of clinical obesity. May recommend entry into a safe exercise program. k. Monthly. Calendar month, or period of time from any day of the month to the corresponding day of the next month. Periods of approximately 30 days. 1. Observation Period (Weight Management Program (WMP) Phase II). Phase II indicates the member has met his or her MAW. During this 6-month period, the member continues monthly weight checks and diet counselings to reinforce a healthy lifestyle. PDS code 3. m. Overfat. A condition characterized most accurately by the excess body fat or more roughly by body weight exceeding the MAW according to Air Force standards of weight. As used in this directive, overfat refers to the condition which exists when the body fat exceeds 20 percent for men, age 29 years and under; 24 percent for men, 30 years and over; 26 percent for women, age BY years and under; flu percent for women, an years a~u over. n. Overweight Individual. An individual whose weight exceeds the MAW tables or an approved BFM or weight waiver adjustment. --r r ~ o. Physical fitness. the anility to rapidly ~ransrorm stored energy Peru wore. 1..~ ability to do daily tasks efficiently, without undue fatigue, and have ample energy remaining for military contingencies, emergencies, and leisure time pursuits. p. AF Form 422, Physical Profile Serial Report. According to AFR 16043, Medical Examination and Medical Standards, an AF Form 422 is used for communicating information from a medical facility to personnel, command, and training authorities. Describes the exam- inee's condition in nontechnical terms, and is used for noting duty restrictions and assignment limitations. q. Personnel Data System (PDS). A computer system to vertically flow and update personnel information from the base personnel file to Headquarters Air Force personnel file. r. Probation Period. A 1-year period of time following removal from the WMP. Commanders and supervisors maintain documentation on individuals who successfully com- plete the WMP. Documentation indicates previous WMP participation and is maintained for 1 year from the date the member is removed from WMP. PDS code 7. s. Satisfactory Progress. Weight loss of at least 3 pounds each month for women and 5 pounds each month for men. PDS code 1. t. Temporary Medical Deferral. A temporary deferral from a fitness evaluation, FIT, WMP, or 90-day exercise program for documented medical reasons. Recommended by a medical practitioner and approved or disapproved by the unit commander. Approved or reval- idated by the unit commander in increments not to exceed 6 months. PDS code 5 for WMP deferral, only.

APPENDIX B 299 u. Unit Fitness Program Manager. An individual selected by the unit commander to assist and advise the unit commander regarding the unit fitness program responsibilities. v. Unit Weight Program Manager. An individual selected by the unit commander to assist and advise the unit commander regarding weight program responsibilities. w. Unsatisfactory Progress. Failure to lose 3 pounds each month for women and 5 pounds each month for men while in Phase I, or a weight gain over an individual's MAW at any time during Phase II or while in the probation period. PDS code 2. x. Weight Management Program (WMP). A rehabilitation program designed to assist overweight individuals in obtaining satisfactory weight loss in order to meet Air Force standards. While in the WMP, members will weigh monthly, receive recurring diet counsel- ings, and a 90-day exercise program to complement their weight loss program. y. Weight Program. A program for all Air Force members that establishes Air Force standards of weight and provides a rehabilitation program for those who are not within stan- dards. z. Weight Waiver Adjustment. An upward adjustment to a member's MAW ap- proved by the base commander. Medical practitioner determines member is not clinically obese; unit commander determines member presents a professional military appearance, and base commander approves or disapproves. PDS code 4. SOURCE: AF Regulation 35-11, pp. 5-6. ***** CHAPTER 2 AIR FORCE WEIGHT PROGRAM Section A The Weight Program 2-1. Introduction. The American public and its elected representatives draw certain conclusions on military effectiveness based on the appearance presented by Air Force mem- bers. There must be no doubt Air Force members live by a common standard and are respon- sive to military order and discipline. Obesity detracts from military appearance and weight management is linked to self-image and self-esteem. The goals of the Air Force Weight Program include encouraging an overall healthy lifestyle and improving military appearance and personal readiness. 2-2. The Weight Program: a. Weight management is an individual responsibility and applies to all Air Force members. Reaching and maintaining a desired body weight is medically advised. Weight reduction normally reduces high blood pressure, improves blood sugar utilization and often decreases excessive blood fats associated with coronary artery disease. Military members must have the physical and mental stamina to deal with the stress of military life while functioning at peak efficiency. Poor weight management can negatively affect flexibility, mobility, and endurance, and thereby impact Air Force readiness; therefore, weight management is a vital part of our peacetime preparation for combat readiness. All Air Force members must be prepared for worldwide military operations and contingencies. The Air Force Weight Program objectives are to: and physical fitness. (l) Establish a uniform system for weight management for Air Force people. (2) Provide standards which enhance the attainment and retention of good health (3) Enhance the overall appearance and effectiveness of the military organization. b. The WMP is a rehabilitative program for members who are not within the weight standards defined by this regulation. The objectives of the rehabilitation program are to:

300 basis; and (4) Provide commanders options concerning administrative action for WMP participants. c. Weight management is a continuing process that requires a healthy lifestyle to promote productivity and efficiency. Each Air Force member is responsible for developing and maintaining a lifestyle that includes a properly balanced diet and an effective physical conditioning program. Such a lifestyle will support our profession and the objectives of this regulation. The success of this program requires the personal effort from each Air Force member and the support from commanders and supervisors at all echelons. SOURCE: AF Regulation 35-1 1, p 8. APPENDIX B (1) Provide rehabilitative counseling using available base resources and facilities; (2) Encourage safe weight loss and development of a healthy lifestyle; (3) Provide commanders a tool to evaluate a member's progress on a monthly 2-13. Individual Responsibilities. The individual is responsible for keeping his or her weight within the established Air Force standards of weight, maintaining a safe and proper diet regimen and participating in a year-round conditioning program that complements the weight program goals and objectives. Members in the WMP must meet the monthly weight loss standard and make every effort to be within the appropriate Air Force standard of weight by the date established by the unit commander. Establishment of a retirement date does not relieve the member of the responsibility to meet mission requirements, nor does a retirement date justify relaxing Air Force standards. Just as importantly, a member's retirement date does not relieve commanders or supervisors of the responsibility of enforcing standards or of offer- ing quality rehabilitative support. The member's health, well-being, and personal readiness are important throughout military service and into retirement since members remain subject to recall for national emergencies. SOURCE: AF Regulation 35- 11 p. l 1. Section C Weight Standards and Maximum Allowable Weight (MAW) Standard Adjustments 2-15. Weight Standards. Individuals are responsible for keeping their weight within the prescribed weight standards. Weight tables define standards (attachments 2 and 3). Weight checks for all personnel are necessary to ensure compliance with Air Force standards and to identify and assist people who exceed standards. Air Force body fat standards are 20 percent for men 29 years and under, 24 percent for men 30 years and over; 26 percent for women 29 and under; 30 percent for women 30 years and over. Members who are identified as over- weight or overfat are entered into the WMP to help them safely lose weight, achieve a profes- sional military appearance, and ultimately, comply with Air Force standards. 2-16. Maximum Allowable Weight (MAW) Standard Adjustments. An adjustment to the MAW standard may be either an approved BFM or weight waiver. Members who exceed the weight table standard may be overfat. Members who are within the weight table standard may be overfat. To allow for these situations, two methods are available to commanders to adjust a member's weight standard. a. Body Fat Measurement Adjustment. The unit commander is the approving offi- cer for BFM adjustments. A body fat measurement adjustment may be approved for a person who exceeds the MAW, but presents a professional military appearance. In this instance, the individual may require an upward adjustment of the MAW. Conversely, an individual who is within the weight standard, but does not present a professional military appearance, may require a downward adjustment of the MAW. The unit commander may do a BFM within the

APPENDIX B 301 unit, or request a BFM be performed as part of a medical evaluation. Procedures: Involvement of a medical practitioner is at the unit commander's discretion. Upon receipt of a medical recommendation or after completing the BFM in the unit, the unit commander establishes the member's MAW by using either the tables at attachment 2 or 3, or the BFM results at attach- ment 4. The commander should consider personal appearance and if provided, the medical practitioner's recommendation, when establishing the MAW. b. Weight Waiver Adjustment. The base commander is the approving authority for weight waiver adjustments. A weight waiver adjustment may be approved for people who exceed their MAW, are not clinically obese, present a professional military appearance, and the BFM does not adequately adjust their MAW. Procedures: The unit commander refers the member to the medical practitioner for a clinical obesity evaluation. The medical practitioner responds to the unit commander stating the member is or is not clinically obese and, if consid- ered appropriate, recommends a MAW standard adjustment. The unit commander endorses the medical evaluation to the base commander recommending approval or disapproval. The base commander establishes the member's MAW based on the medical practitioner's and unit com- mander's recommendation, or disapproves the request. The decision is returned to the mem- ber's unit commander. c. MAW Adjustment Procedures. The unit commander advises the member and the member's immediate supervisor of an approved or disapproved MAW adjustment. If the member is not in the WMP, the unit weight program manager reports an approved MAW adjustment (code 4) to CBPO/DPMQA. If the member is in the WMP, the adjustment does not excuse the member from completing the WMP. Members in the WMP must progress through the 6-month observation period (code 3) and 1-year probation period (code 7) before the adjustment is reported to the PDS as code 4. Individuals with approved MAW adjustment, are weighed at least semiannually and the adjustment is revalidated semiannually by the unit commander. Approval and semiannual reviews of the MAW adjustments are recorded on the AF Form 379 and reported to the CBPO/DPMQA for PDS update. Should the member exceed the approved MAW adjustments, the member is entered into Phase I of the WMP and is reported accordingly. The unit commander may reevaluate either MAW adjustment at any time. Based upon the recommendation of the medical practitioner and (or) an unacceptable military appearance, unit commanders may revoke a BFM adjustment any time. Unit com- manders may also recommend a weight waiver be revoked by the base commander at any time. Members and their immediate supervisors are advised in writing of any change to the mem- ber's MAW adjustment. 2-17. Appeal Procedures for MAW Adjustments. A member may appeal a decision to approve, disapprove, or revoke a MAW adjustment. a. The wing or equivalent commander is the final approval or disapproval authority for MAW adjustment appeals. The wing commander may act individually or by case file review, by individual presentation, or may convene an appeal council of officers for determination of proper disposition of the appeal. An appeal council of officers may be created on an ad hoc basis. If the appeal council option is elected, the wing commander (or representative) is responsible for selection of members and establishing council procedures. The wing-com- mander's final decision is sent by letter to the individual's unit commander, who informs the individual and supervisor. During the appeal the WNP participant is weighed monthly, but is not subject to administrative action. Appeal procedures are outlined below: b. The individual initiates an appeal in writing (attachment 14) to the wing commander through the appropriate chain of command within 10 duty days after notification of the MAW adjustment decision (attachment 13). All appeals must include indorsements of the immediate supervisor, unit commander, and the base commander. If unusual circumstances warrant, such as temporary duty (TDY), hospitalization, emergency leave, the 10 workday suspense may be adjusted by the unit commander accordingly.

302 C. . . application: APPENDIX B The unit commander provides the following documents as a part of the appeal (1) WMP case file. (2) Current records review Report on Individual Personnel (RIP). (3) Copies of last three APRs or OERS. (4) Copy of AF Form 1137, Unfavorable Information File Summary, if applicable. (5) Unit personnel folder (if applicable). The RIP and copies of last three APR or OERs will be provided to the unit commander by CBPO/Military Personnel (DPM) upon request. Section D Weight Program Requirements 2~18. Weight Program Requirements. The MAW tables (attachments 2 and 3) by no means reflect individuals' desired weight but rather their "maximum allowable weight." De- sired weight is the weight at which a person should have the best life expectancy. Desired body weight is usually determined individually, depending upon the person's bone structure and muscle mass. As a rule of thumb, 10 percent below individual's MAW for height more closely approximates his or her desired weight as calculated by the accepted height and weight charts. Maintaining a desired weight is medically prudent. The weight program requirements apply to all Air Force members. There are no exceptions for flying personnel under the provisions of this regulation. Flying personnel who are determined overweight by the unit commander are referred to the servicing flight surgeon for medical evaluation. The flight surgeon decides if the overweight condition is a threat to flying safety, member's flying status, and forwards appropriate documentation and recommendations to the servicing flight manage- ment officer and unit commander. The flight surgeon then refers members to the DBMS appointed medical OPR for the base weight program for evaluation for possible entry into the WMP. 2-19. Weight Checks, Height Measurements, and Scale Calibration: a. Weight Checks. Air Force members are weighed semiannually during the months of January and July. However, members who are 10 percent or more under their MAW, only require an annual weight check. Unit commanders and supervisors may weigh members as often as deemed necessary; for example, if they believe a member exceeds the weight standard and (or) does not present a professional military appearance, a weight check may be required. Event-related weight checks (for example, weight checks prior to PME, TDY or PCS) occur- ring in January or July may satisfy the semiannual or annual requirement. For specific weight check procedures, see attachment 1, paragraph a. b. Height Measurements. A member's official height is determined at the command- er's first directed weigh-in after the member arrives PCS or the unit commander may elect to use the height from the individual's last official physical exam. The official height is docu- mented on AF Form 379 and may be used for the duration of the member's assignment to the installation. Unit commanders may remeasure a member's height if deemed necessary. For specific height measurement procedures, see attachment 1, paragraph b. c. Scale Calibration. Scales should be calibrated every 12 to 15 months. (Reference AFTO 33K-1-100.) Movement of scales should be avoided. Placement of scales on noncarpet- ed surface or plexiglass is recommended. 2-20. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) or Permanent Change of Assignment (PCA) Procedures. In addition to the semiannual or annual weight checks, members will be weighed upon receipt of PCS notification and prior to PCS departure. a. Upon notification of PCS assignment, losing commanders ensure each member, whether or not in the WMP, is weighed. Another weight check is conducted NET 45 and NLT 30 days before projected departure date. Members in Phase I of the WMP, regardless if progression is satisfactory or unsatisfactory, are removed from assignment unless making a

APPENDIX B 303 mandatory move according to AFR 39-11 or AFR 36-20. The unit commander will immediate- ly notify CBPO Outbound Assignments. Personnel Utilization Section (DPMUO) and CBPO/ DPMQA if a member is entered into Phase I of the WPM. Members may become eligible for PCS assignment when entered into Phase II of the WMP. b. PCA reassignment for members in the WMP is permissible when losing and gaining unit commanders are in agreement and rehabilitative efforts are not interrupted. c. No earlier than 45 days and NLT 30 days before PCS or PCA reassignment project- ed departure date, the losing unit will provide the gaining unit commander the WMP case file by transmittal letter. The relocation processing letter (see AFR 35-17, attachment 2) will be completed and returned to CBPO/DPMUO by the established suspense date. d. Commanders of the losing and gaining units will correspond with each other to resolve questions concerning individuals in the WMP. Information copies of such correspon- dence are addressed to the parent base or MAJCOM/DP(MP). e. Gaining commanders ensure members in the WMP are weighed upon arrival and the AF Form 393 is annotated. Weight checks of all other personnel upon arrival are at the discretion of the gaining unit commander. 2-21. Temporary Duty (TDY) Procedures: a. General Policy: (1) A member's TDY eligibility may be affected by his or her WMP status. Except where specified below, unit commanders determine TDY eligibility. TDY and parent unit commanders will communicate directly regarding member's status in the WMP. Personnel are not automatically excluded from mobilization deployment, military or operational exercises because they are in the WMP or making unsatisfactory progress. (2) TDY unit commanders have the authority to enter personnel in the WMP, moni- tor progress and take administrative action concerning TDY members who are in the WMP or who are found overweight and must be entered in the WMP. (3) Personnel who have an approved BFM or weight waiver adjustment will hand- carry a copy of the approved adjustment documentation to the TDY unit commander. (4) If in the WMP, a copy of AF Form 393 will be hand-carried by the WMP participant to the TDY unit commander. b. Command Support TDY. Command support TDY is considered a TDY to attend a conference, meeting, workshop, manning or staff assistance visit or an orientation. Command support and normal mission requirements will be at the unit commander's discretion. Person- nel in the WMP making satisfactory progress must be closely scrutinized by the unit com- mander before final selection is made and orders processed. Personnel in the WMP making unsatisfactory progress should not be allowed to attend a command support TDY. The unit commander may send the member TDY with MAJCOM/DP(MP) concurrence. c. Professional Military Education (PME). (See AFRs 50-39 and 53-8.) Unit com- manders weigh members selected for PME NLT 3 weeks before projected departure date. Members who are not within weight standards are ineligible to attend PME. PME selectees who do not meet weight standards will be reported as ineligible to the CBPO, Classification and Training Unit, Career Progression Section, (DPMPC) with information copy to CBPO/ DPMQA. Students who arrive at PME schools overweight are returned to the parent or projected unit at the parent unit's expense. Members returned are entered into the WMP initial entry (code 6) or the observation period (code 3), whichever is appropriate. Administrative action is appropriate. See paragraph 2-20 for procedures for PME which require PCS assign- ments. d. Retraining. Airmen in Phase I of the WMP are ineligible for voluntary retraining (such as CAREERS and Palace Balance, reference AFR 39-4). (1) Airmen will be weighed by the unit manager upon receipt of approved retraining and again within 10 days before projected departure date. Retrainees not meeting AFR 35-11

304 APPENDIX B standards are ineligible for voluntary retraining, will not be permitted to depart for training, and will be entered into Phase I of the WMP. Such retrainees must be reported according to AFR 394, table 2-2. (2) Retrainees arriving at the TDY location in a TDY-and-return status who are overweight as defined by this regulation will be reported to HQ AFMPC Directorate of Pro- curement, Pipeline Management and Retraining Division, Retraining Operations Branch (MPCMSR) for disposition instructions. (For retrainees attending Headquarters Air Training Command (ATC) conducted courses, forward an information copy of the message to HQ ATC Student Resources Division, Technical Training (TTPR) and Personnel Actions Division (DPAA)). Include all pertinent information available to help in the decision process. HQ AFMPC/ MPCMSR will forward disposition instructions. TDY en route and PCS student retrainees will be handled as outlined in paragraph e(S) below. e. Formal Training Career Enhancement. All members selected to attend a training course (formal training, specialization and qualification training) will be weighed by the unit manager upon receipt of the approved training notice from the CBPO and again within 10 workdays before projected departure date. If found overweight at the 10 workday weight check, the member will be placed in the WMP before departure. Members making satisfactory progress are eligible for training except as indicated in paragraph c and d above. Members making unsatisfactory progress are ineligible for training. If a member is making unsatisfac- tory progress in the WMP and is the only member eligible to satisfy the allocated training, the unit commander may send the member TDY with MAJCOM/DP (MP) concurrence. MAJ- COM/DP (MP) is strongly encouraged to relevy the training quota. If the MAJCOM approves the member to attend school in an unsatisfactory progress condition, the member will hand- carry a copy of the approved MAJCOM correspondence to the TDY unit commander. (1) TDY personnel will be weighed upon arrival at the discretion of the TDY unit commander. (2) Upon arrival at the TDY location if a member is making unsatisfactory progress in the WMP, or is found overweight and not in the WMP, the member is not entered into the training course and is returned at the parent unit's expense. Additionally, the TDY unit commander will notify the parent unit or base commander and COM/DP (MP) of the member's grade, name, SSN, and other relevant information. Upon the member's return, the unit com- mander will enter the member into the WMP, initial entry (code 6) or observation period (code 3), whichever is appropriate and take appropriate administrative action. (3) Members weighed during the training course and found to exceed the weight standard are placed into the WMP by the TDN unit commander. Progress is monitored and appropriate administrative action is taken. The servicing CBPO, parent base and unit com- manders will be advised of member's placement in the WPM, and the member will hand-carry the TDY WMP case file to the parent unit commander upon return. (4) If a member is weighed during the training course and is found to be making unsatisfactory progress in the WMP, the TDY unit commander will take appropriate adminis- trative action. In addition, the TDY unit commander will notify the parent unit or base commander, and parent MAJCOM/DP (MP) that the individual is making unsatisfactory progress and that administrative action has been taken. (5) Personnel TDY en route PCS who are determined overweight and not in the WMP, or on a mandatory move and found unsatisfactory in the WMP, are reported by the TDY commander to the gaining MAJCOM/DP (MP), and the base and unit commanders. In addition, an information copy will be forwarded to HQ AFMPC Directorate of Assignments, Assignment Policy Section (MPCRPP1). These personnel will be allowed to complete the scheduled training; however, the TDY commander and gaining unit commander will communi- cate directly with each other to determine the- appropriate rehabilitative and administrative action.

APPENDIX B 305 Section E Weight Management Program (WMP) and Related Information 2-22. Weight Management Program (WMP). The WMP is a rehabilitative program that consists of Phase I (initial entry and weight loss period) and Phase II (observation period). The probation period is a follow-on to the WMP and is not a part of the WMP. Individuals who exceed the MAW are sent to DBMS by the unit commander for medical evaluation. Medical evaluation procedures are outlined in AFR 160-17, and will be completed within 10 working days from the date the member acknowledges receipt of the unit commander's notifi- cation letter of WMP appointments (attachment 10). The designated DBMS representative will evaluate each member to determine clinical obesity, if safe weight loss can occur, and if entry into a 90-day exercise program is feasible. The DBMS representative will perform a BFM, if deemed appropriate, or the unit commander requests one. (BFM generally is not required if the individual is more than 10 to 15 percent above MAW.) Results of the medical evaluation will be provided to the unit commander (attachment 1). Diet counseling will be provided by the appropriate medical representative to define a weight loss program that will not adversely affect the member's health and will assist his or her meeting the MAW. 2-23. Phase I (Initial Entry and Weight Loss Period). On receipt of the DBMS evaluation, the unit commander will enter the member into the WMP if the individual is overweight or overfat. The unit manager weighs the member after the medical evaluation and records the weight on the AF Form 393 to ensure an accurate entry weight is documented. The unit commander will inform the member in writing of formal entry into the WMP and will establish the member's MAW (attachment 6). NOTE: The MAW is not the desired body weight but the maximum body weight (paragraph 1-2g and 1-2h). Commanders may apply the weight tables, the BFM or the weight of an adjusted weight waiver. Health and appearance concerns should be used in setting standards. a. The commander will advise enlisted members they are ineligible for reenlistment, PCS reassignment, voluntary retraining, PME attendance, and similar career actions. Com- manders must advise enlisted members they may be eligible to test and be selected for promo- tion but will not assume a higher grade, if selected, until their MAW is met and then are recommended for promotion. Each of these career actions apply until such time that he or she is within the weight standard (entered into Phase II). Officers are advised they are ineligible for PCS reassignment or to attend PME. Officers must also be advised that it is Air Force policy that action will be initiated to delay an officer's promotion, Regular Appointment or Indefinite Reserve status if the officer does not meet Air Force standards of weight. Career actions for officers and enlisted members concerning promotion, reenlistment, and PCS reas- signment will be processed by unit commanders according to the governing directive for that action (attachment 24). b. Reserve members may extend to cover the period of time required to comply with the weight standards; for example, a male member who exceeds the weight standard by 20 pounds would be allowed to extend 4 months. According to U.S.C. Title 32, Section 302, minimum extension period for ANG members is 6 months. c. Quarterly diet counselings are mandatory during Phase I and enrollment in a 90-day exercise is mandatory for all members in Phase I (reference attachment 16). Extension beyond 90 days is at the unit commander's discretion. (See attachment 6). d. The individual will acknowledge receipt and understanding and date the letter of notification. The date the member acknowledges receipt will serve as the official entry date in the WMP (code 6). Copies of the Initial Entry Letter will be distributed at a minimum to the individual, his or her supervisor, CBPO/DPMQA and unit weight program manager for inclu- sion in the WMPCF. e. During Phase I, individuals will be weighed on a monthly basis. Commanders may weigh members more frequently to reinforce rehabilitative efforts; however, only the weight check at the end of the monthly period will be considered as an official weigh-in. (Water

306 APPENDIX B retention during the week before a menstrual cycle is not uncommon. Commanders may adjust women's weigh-in dates accordingly.) Satisfactory weight loss is 5 pounds each month for men and 3 pounds each month for women. The difference in weight loss required between men and women is based on body composition and physiological differences. Men normally have more lean tissue mass (muscle) than women. Calories are burned in lean tissue mass. Therefore, men have a greater opportunity to burn calories (lose weight) than women. Successful comple- tion of Phase I allows a member to be entered into Phase II. 2-24. Phase II (Observation Period). Members are notified in writing when they meet their MAW and are officially entered into Phase II (code 3) for 6 months. a. A weight gain over the MAW at any time during this phase constitutes unsatisfacto- ry progress (code 2) and members are returned to Phase I of the WMP with appropriate administrative action by the unit commander according to paragraph 2-28. The member must be advised in writing that career actions such as reenlistment, promotion, and PCS reassign ment, once again apply. b. When members are identified as exceeding their MAW but subsequently meet their standard by the time the medical evaluation results are provided to the unit commander, the members are entered directly into Phase II. Commanders will enter them into a minimum 90- day exercise program. Extension beyond 90 days is at the unit commander's discretion. During this 6-month phase, at least monthly weigh-ins are required to make sure individuals maintain their weight at or under the MAW. Commanders and supervisors also will ensure the individuals continue to receive quarterly diet counseling during this phase of the WMP to enhance the lifestyle change. c. An individual is considered officially removed from the WMP on successful com- pletion of Phase II and receipt of the unit commander's letter entering the individual into the probation period (attachment 9). The date of removal is the date the individual acknowledges receipt of the removal letter. 2-25. Probation Period. After removal from the WMP and entering the probation peri- od, monthly weight checks and quarterly diet counselings may be discontinued. However, individuals remain identified in the PDS for 12 months (code 7) from the effective date of WMP removal. While in the probation period, commanders and supervisors should reinforce positive lifestyle habits and, when necessary, identify repeat offenders of Air Force standards of weight. a. Commanders and supervisors should be aware these individuals are in a probation- ary period and a weight gain over the MAW at any time constitutes unsatisfactory progress (code 2). In such instances members are reentered into Phase I of the WMP. If the member has not had a medical evaluation within the past 12 months, an evaluation must be completed prior to reentry into Phase I. If a medical evaluation was completed during the past 12 months, another evaluation is not required. Upon reentry, commanders will take appropriate adminis- trative action according to paragraph 2-28. b. Following completion of the 1-1/2 year probationary period, if the member again exceeds MAW, he or she is entered into Phase I of WMP (PDS code 6), without prejudice of previous WMP participation. 2-26. Participation in a 90-day Exercise Program. Unit commanders will direct indi- viduals to participate in a 90-day exercise program when entered into Phase I of the WMP. Members entered directly into Phase II of the WMP will also be required to complete the 90- day exercise program. Participation in a 90-day exercise program is documented on AF Form 1975, Personal Fitness Progress Chart. Extensions beyond 90 days are at the unit command er's discretion. a. Unit commanders may direct individuals to participate in a 90-day exercise program if they do not present a professional military appearance, although they may not be overweight. A downward BFM may be appropriate (paragraph 2-16a). Members in this category should be

APPENDIX B 307 sent to DBMS for a medical evaluation before entry into the 90-day exercise program. Com- manders should notify the member and supervisor of the 90-day exercise program require- ment and reason for entry. When military appearance is the reason for entry, the commander should also specify in writing the expected criteria and the date for successful completion and removal. b. While individual physical conditioning is an individual responsibility, and should be performed primarily during normal off-duty time, unit commanders have the prerogative to allow on-duty conditioning when possible as mission requirements permit. 2-27. Temporary Medical Deferral. A WMP participant may receive a temporary med- ical deferral from a weight loss program or 90-day exercise program. PDS code 5 is used only when the temporary medical deferral applies to the weight loss program. A medical practitio- ner must recommend a temporary medical deferral to the unit commander by documenting the individual's limitations and (or) condition on an AF Form 422. The unit commander has final approval or disapproval authority for temporary medical deferral. Approved temporary medi- cal deferrals only may be granted for the length of time as specified on the AF Form 422 or a maximum of 6 months, whichever is shorter. After an initial 6-month increment, the unit commander will review the temporary medical deferral for possible continuation. In those unique situations that clearly justify an additional deferment, the unit may approve a maximum 6 month continuation. The results are recorded on AF Forms 379 and 393. Unit commanders may not approve temporary medical deferrals to exceed 12 months. A temporary medical deferral beyond 12 months must be approved by the base commander (except for pregnancy, see paragraph b below). The request should include the following information through the unit commander in the justification for extension: background on the medical condition, approval dates of previous medical deferral, medical diagnosis, when the medical problem may be re- solved, and any other pertinent information. After the temporary medical deferral expires, the unit commander weighs the member and takes appropriate action according to this regulation. a. Any member in the WMP who receives an approved temporary medical deferral which precludes their ability to lose weight will be placed in an inactive status (code 5). On removal from the temporary medical deferral the member is weighed and the unit commander determines appropriate action. If the member is not within his or her MAW, placement into Phase I is required. The member is placed in satisfactory status (code 1) until the next monthly weigh-in period following removal from the inactive status. If an unsatisfactory progress period occurs, the level of administrative action is determined by the member's progress in the WMP since initial entry; that is, disregard the inactive period. If the member has met his or her MAW, entry into Phase II is appropriate. b. Pregnant women who are in the WMP are placed in an inactive status and reported to CBPO/DMPQA as temporarily medically deferred (code 5). The pregnancy deferral expires 90 days after termination of pregnancy, unless extenuating circumstances occur and medical documentation is provided on a subsequent AF Form 422. The unit commander has the authority to approve up to 18 months of the temporary medical deferral for pregnancy without seeking the approval of the base commander. The medical practitioner is encouraged to use AFM 160-8, chapter 3, as an appropriate guide for prescribing a diet during pregnancy to prevent excessive weight gain. At a minimum, AFP 166-21 is available to support prenatal diet counselings. 2-28. Administrative Actions. Individuals who fail to comply with the prescribed weight standards as outlined in this regulation are entered into the WMP. They are ineligible for reassignment and will have rendered themselves ineligible for reenlistment, retraining, and other career opportunities. Administrative action on individual Reserve participants will be according to paragraph 2 - b(2). An AFRES supplement to AFR 35-11 will address the admin- istrative actions for unit assigned reservists. An ANG supplement to AFR 35-11 will address the administrative actions for members of the ANG.

308 APPENDIX B a. It is the member's responsibility to be at or below the established weight standard. Members who exceed the MAW are not within Air Force standards. The WMP is designed to assist and encourage a safe, healthy weight loss and to encourage a lifestyle change. b. The WMP is a rehabilitative program that provides a medical evaluation, recurring diet counseling, a 90-day exercise program, and a stabilized environment. The member should be encouraged to maintain a positive attitude toward the program and follow instructions provided by both diet and conditioning counselors. Positive individual participation should result in satisfactory progress in the WMP. If an individual is not making satisfactory progress (less than 5 pounds each month for men or less than 3 pounds each month for women), commander's action is required. Commanders exercise their prerogative by selecting an ad- ministrative action(s) from the appropriate Unsatisfactory Period List (paragraph e below). c. Return to Phase I from Phase II or the probation period requires administrative action. Action must come from a level equal to or more severe in action than the last one used when the member was in Phase II. This approach is designed to minimize inconsistencies and inequities among units (paragraph e below). d. Nonjudicial punishment may not be imposed solely for the condition of being over- weight. There must have been some violation with respect to a specific duty, such as failure to report for an appointment. Punitive actions must be based upon violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), and commanders should consult with their servicing Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) when determining whether article 15 action is appropriate. e. Unsatisfactory Period Lists. Upon entry into the WMP, the individual jeopardizes his or her career. Unsatisfactory period(s) require administrative action by the commander. Commanders exercise their prerogative when dealing with their people by selecting at least one administrative action for each unsatisfactory monthly period. Unsatisfactory periods need not be consecutive. The administrative action(s) are selected from the coinciding Unsatisfac- tory Period List. (Example: For an individual's first unsatisfactory period, the commandant selects an action from the list of administrative actions within the First Unsatisfactory Period List). Commanders may select more than one action from the list. Actions on each list are not prioritized and do not have to be used in the order provided. Fully document administrative actions on the AF Form 393 and complete in a timely manner. (1) First Unsatisfactory Period. When deciding upon action(s), commanders should consider that the member does not meet Air Force standards of weight and he or she is not progressing satisfactorily in a rehabilitation program. After the commander selects the admin- istrative action(s), full documentation is required. The commander also is encouraged to consider other possible rehabilitative actions such as additional diet counselings, supervised exercise periods, and more frequent weight checks. While the primary objective is to encour- age the member to meet Air Force standards, commanders should keep in mind if the member continues to make unsatisfactory progress in the WMP, adequate documentation must be avail- able to support administrative separation (see (4) below). (a) Options for Officers: 1. Verbal Counseling 2. Letter of Admonition 3. Letter of Reprimand 4. Establish UIF 5. Limit supervisory and (or) Command Responsibilities 6. Comment in OER on Unsatisfactory progress; consider lack of progress when evaluating "Professional Qualities" (b) Options for Enlisted: 1. Verbal Counseling 2. Letter of Admonition 3. Letter of Reprimand

APPENDIX B 309 4. Establish UIF 5. Limit Supervisory Responsibilities 6. Comment in APR on unsatisfactory progress: consider lack of progress when evaluating "Bearing" (2) Second Unsatisfactory Period. Commanders should remind members of their responsibility to develop and maintain a lifestyle which allows them to meet the Air Force standards of weight. A lack of commitment to the rehabilitation program, poor attitude, and a lack of self-discipline may be indicated by a second unsatisfactory period. Commanders should consider the grade, experience, and position of the member since higher ranking Air Force members are more familiar with Air Force standards, supervisory responsibilities, and the need of role models for subordinates. Individuals who fail to maintain standards are less effective at enforcing Air Force standards on subordinates. Unit commanders exercise their prerogative when selecting action(s) from the Second Unsatisfactory Period List to document the continued lack of progress in the WMP. Additional rehabilitative actions not previously taken are encouraged at this time. Once again, commander should remind members that continued unsatisfactory progress can result in administrative separation (see (4) below). (a) Options for Officers: 1. Verbal Reprimand 2. Letter of Reprimand 3. Establish UIF 4. Limit or Remove Supervisory and (or) Command Responsibilities 5. Control Roster 6. Comment in OER on Unsatisfactory progress; consider lack of progress when evaluating "Professional Qualities" and (or) prepare a "Directed by Commander" OER 7. Initiate appropriate proprietary action (NQ, removal) concerning promotion, Regular Appointment and Indefinite Reserve status or selective continuation (b) Options for Enlisted: 1. Verbal Reprimand 2. Letter of Reprimand 3. Establish UIF 4. Limit or Remove Supervisory Responsibilities 5. Control Roster 6. Comment in APR on Unsatisfactory progress; consider lack of progress when evaluating "Bearing" and (or) prepare a "Directed by Commander" APR 7. Deny or Vacate NCO Status (Sergeant, Senior Airman) 8. Remove from Promotion List (3) Third Unsatisfactory Period. Previous rehabilitative actions should be consid- ered when determining the action which is appropriate for the third failure to make satisfac- tory progress in the WMP. The lack of commitment in meeting Air Force standards may not only reflect poorly on the individual, but also on the individual's commander and unit. An overweight condition limits flexibility, endurance, and contributes to heart disease, thereby creating a negative impact on the readiness of the force. Unit commanders should caution members that another unsatisfactory period may result in administrative separation (see (4) below). (a) Options for Officers: 1. Letter of Reprimand 2. Establish UIF 3. Limit or Remove Supervisory and (or) Command Responsibilities 4. Control Roster 5. Comment in OER on Unsatisfactory progress; consider lack of progress when evaluating "Professional Qualities" and (or) prepare a "Directed by Commander" OER

310 APPENDIX B 6. Initiate appropriate propriety action (NQ, Removal) concerning promotion. Regular Appointment and Indefinite Reserve status or selective continuation (b) Options for Enlisted 1. Letter of Reprimand 2. Establish UIF 3. Limit or Remove Supervisory Responsibilities 4. Control Roster 5. Comment in APR on Unsatisfactory progress; consider lack of progress when evaluating "Bearing" and (or) prepare a "Directed by Commander" APR 6. Deny or Vacate NCO Status (Sergeant, Senior Airman) 7. Remove from Promotion List 8. Administrative Demotion (4) Fourth Unsatisfactory Period. The WMP is a rehabilitation program designed to assist, encourage, and support a member's personal effort to meet Air Force standards of weight. The member now clearly has indicated his or her unwillingness to meet Air Force standards. The member's repeated failures to make satisfactory progress in the WMP indicate a poor attitude and demonstrate a lack of self-discipline, not only for his or her own well-being but toward the mission of the Air Force as well. Since previous attempts at rehabilitation have failed, commanders are strongly encouraged to initiate administrative separation action. If the unit commander determines separation action is appropriate, the unit commander will follow the procedures contained in AFR 36-2 for officers, or AFR 39-10 for airmen. After the unit commander makes the decision whether to retain or separate an airman, the commander advis- es the Special Court Martial authority of the decision. For an officer, the unit commander provides the recommendation for discharge or retention to the initiating commander according to AFR 36-2. (a) Options for Officers: 1. Administrative Separation or 2. Retention with continuation in WMP and appropriate administrative action from the Third Unsatisfactory Period list. (b) Options for Enlisted: 1. Administrative Separation or 2. Retention with continuation in WMP and appropriate administrative action from the Third Unsatisfactory Period list. SOURCE: AF REGULATION 35-1 1, pp. 12-20. ***** PROCEDURES FOR WEIGHT CHECKS AND HEIGHT MEASUREMENT a. Weight Checks: (1) The member's weight will be measured with shoes off, and in basic duty un form. (2) The member may remove contents of pockets and any extraneous equipment (tools, guns, keys) or outer clothing. (3) The member should stand still while on the scale. (4) Measurement should be read with the measurer directly in front or behind the scale if possible. Reading the scale from either side rather than straight-on reduces accuracy. (5) Subtract 3 pounds for clothing for men and women. (6) Weight will be recorded to the nearest quarter pound. (7) Recommend the weight standard tables be prominently displayed near unit weighing scales.

APPENDIX B 311 b. Height Measurement. The preferred method for height measurement is the back to hard surface method. However, a scale height-measurement bar is acceptable. (1) Height will be measured and not transferred from the military identification (ID) card. (2) Height will be measured without shoes. (3) Member should stand facing the person measuring him or her with heels together and back straight. (4) The member's line of sight should be horizontal. (5) Measuring bar should rest lightly on the crown of the head. (6) Measurement should be read directly in front of the rod, not at an angle from either side. (7) Measurement should be taken to the nearest quarter inch. SOURCE: AF REGULATION 35-1 1, Attachment 1, p. 31. ***** WEIGHT STANDARDS-MEN(see note) HEIGHT MAXIMUM INTERPOLATED (IN INCHES) ALLOWABLE WEIGHT WEIGHT (MAW) 1/411 l/2ll 3/4 10% CRITERIA WEIGH ANNUALLY 60 153 151 1/2 154 154 1/2 138 61 155 155 3/4 156 1/2 157 1/2 139 62 158 158 1/2 159 159 1/2 142 63 160 161 162 163 144 64 164 165 1/4 166 1/2 167 3/4 148 65 169 170 1/4 171 1/2 172 3/4 152 66 174 174 1/4 175 1/2 176 3/4 157 67 179 180 1/4 181 1/2 182 3/4 161 68 184 185 1/4 186 1/2 187 3/4 166 69 189 190 1/4 191 1/2 192 3/4 170 70 194 195 1/4 196 1/2 197 3/4 175 71 199 200 1/2 202 203 1/2 179 72 205 206 1/2 208 209 1/2 184 73 211 212 3/4 214 1/4 216 190 74 218 219 1/2 221 222 1/2 196 75 224 225 1/2 227 228 1/2 202 76 230 231 1/2 233 234 1/2 207 77 236 237 1/2 239 240 1/2 212 78 242 243 1/2 245 246 1/2 218 79 248 249 1/2 251 251 1/2 223 80 254 255 1/4 257 1/2 258 3/4 229 NOTE: For every inch under 60 inches, subtract 2 pounds from the MAW. For every inch over 80 inches, add 6 pounds to the MAW. SOURCE: AR REGULATION 35-11, Attachment 2, p. 32.

312 APPENDIX B WEIGHT STANDARDS-WOMEN (see note) HEIGHT MAXIMUM INTERPOLATED 10% CRITERIA (IN INCHES) ALLOWABLE WEIGHT WEIGHT WEIGHT (MAW) ANNUALLY l/4ll l/2ll /411 58 126 126 1/2 127 127 1/2 113 59 128 128 1/2 129 129 1/2 115 60 130 130 1/2 131 131 1/2 117 61 132 132 1/2 133 133 1/2 119 62 134 134 1/2 135 135 1/2 121 63 136 136 3/4 137 1/2 138 1/4 122 64 139 140 1/4 141 1/2 142 3/4 125 65 144 145 146 147 130 66 148 149 150 151 133 67 152 153 154 155 137 68 156 157 1/4 158 1/2 159 3/4 140 69 161 162 163 164 145 70 165 166 167 168 148 71 169 170 1/4 171 1/2 172 3/4 152 72 174 175 1/4 176 1/2 177 3/4 157 73 179 . 180 1/2 182 183 1/2 161 74 185 186 1/4 187 1/2 188 3/4 166 75 190 191 1/2 193 194 1/2 171 76 196 197 1/4 198 1/2 199 3/4 176 77 201 202 1/4 203 1/2 204 3/4 181 78 206 207 1/4 208 1/2 209 3/4 185 NOTE: For every inch under 58 inches, subtract 2 pounds from the MAW. For every inch over 78 inches, add 6 pounds to the MAW. SOURCE: AF REGULATION 35-11, Attachment 3, p. 33.

APPENDIX B Height 80 7S 78 77 76 75~. L 7- Al 7. 73 al Ill 79 ' 4 69 684 o7 66 ~ ~ 1 1 64 63 ~2 61 60 313 BODY FAT MEASUREMENT MALES UNDER 30 YEARS--HEIGHT AND BICEPS IN INCHE Weight 280 270 250 24J 230 2~0 219 2CO 90 1OO ~c._ 170 160 50 40 130 120 110 SOURCE: AF REGULATION, Attachment 4, p. 34. _s Biceps C;rc 20 10 - 18 17 16 1 1 1? 11 ID

314 APPENDIX B BODY FAT MEASUREMENT FEMALES UNDER 30 YEARS--HEIGHT ANt) FOREARM IN INCHES Height Weight Forearm Circ ~20D 7 ~19D .,, / - . . 180 7 73~; 17 72 71 70 6 69 6?- 667 Ego 6: 62 61' 5 5} 58 13 12 163 15D 140 13) 12Q 11D 90 SOURCE: AF REGULATION, Attachment 4, p. 35. l 11 ~ 1. 1C t 1 9_ 8

APPENDIX B BODY FAT MEASUREMENT MALES OVER 30 YEARS--HEIGIiT AND BICEPS IN INCHES Height Weight Bicep Circ 8G' IS ?8 77 76 '5t 74t 73 72 ~ 71J 7O ~ 6S 68 67 66 65 - 64 63 62 61 60 315 290 280 270 260 250 24C 23r 22O ~ 1 . - ,4w 200 19C 18~. 17O 160 150 340 13Q 120 ) SOURCE: AF REGULATION, Attachment 4, p. 36. 2O lq 17 16 15 14- 13 1` 112 10'

37d 777 . 76 75 a.. 'w? . 73 72. 71 7]. 69 1 C°- . SO 69 6 E! G2 a! BE 5E BODY fag MEASUREMENT fE~ALES OVER 30 YEARS~HEIGHT AND fOREAn~ IN INCHES He~h1 Kohl forearm Car 210 20~ 19E . 180 170 1G) 15} lqO . 7^ jag l?} 11} 106 9~ 13 12 11I it 9

APPENDIX B 317 BODY FAT MEASUREMENT MALES UNDER 30 YEARS--HEIGHT AND BICEPS IN CM Height Weight Bicep Circ 288 ~ _ 207 ~ 200 270 19! 260 195 . ~ . Am 250 1~ - 240 lCO' 88' 270 1 86i 220 18~- 18-- 21O . _ ~ 18Q 200 ' ,~ 7= 190 1 En . , 72 . 7 J- 17Q 68 60 65 64- 150 ]62 . . 140 16rt 158 1 ~ ~ 15 15 130 , _ 120 110 SOURCE: AF REGULATION, Attachment 4, p. 38. 5C 48 4~ 44 4 40 3S 36 34 37 3C 29 26

318 APPENDIX B BODY FAT MEASUREMENT FEMALES UNDER 30 YEARS--HEIGHT AND FORARM IN CM Height 39& 1.%, lq4 192 _ 130 188 230 .1 9 r! ISIS 18¢ ~ 82 ~163 8Q t 7~ 1 15 76 ~ 174 : 168 166 60 50 148 2 ~ 3 31 3d 2~ 2& 27 sir 149 30 20 110 100 90 SOURCE: AF REGULATION, Attachment 4, p. 39. 2: 24 23 2z 21 20 19

BODY Fag MEASUREMENT MALES OVER 30 YEARS~HEIGHT AND BICEPS IN Cal Height ~ighl Bump Cite zag 200 19b lg6 19q lg2 1~ 188 186 184 T 182 180 178 17E 17# 172 170 168 1GG 64 162 lGO 158 15G 154 52 379 290 2RO ?7] ~C? gun 250 240 2~- 220 2]~- 20C ]~' 180 ]70 lGO lSO 1#0 IlO ~0 ~ ~ R=U~, ~1 ~ ~ ~ 50 #8 ~6 qq 4} 40 38 36 34 3Z 28 26

320 APPENDIX B BODY FAT MEASUREMENT FEMALES OVER 30 YEARS--HEIGHT AND FOREARM IN CM Height Weight forearm C'rc 198 196 19; 192 19~ . 188 186 16~- 18~ 18) 17& 1,6 ]?L- i,2 17 16E 16E 16 162 60 158 156 15k 15! 15) 148 210 200 90 180 170 160 15C 140 13C 122 113 90 SOURCE: AF REGULATION, Attachment 4, p. 41 33T 3- 31- . 33 2~ 28 07- 2 T 2 2k 22 21 20- 19

APPENDIX B INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE NOMOGRAM (MALE) 321 STEP 1: Determine the individual's height in either centimeters or inches STEP 2: Measure the circumference of the individual's flexed biceps in either centime- ters or inches. NOTE: Taking the Flexed Biceps Measurement. With a clinched fist and 90-degree bend in the elbow, measure the circumference. Take the measurement at the point of the maximum flexion. STEP 3. Locate the height and circumference in centimeters or inches on the left and right scales of the nomogram. With a straight edge, determine where a line drawn between these two points intersects the center scale (weight in kilograms or pounds). This point provides the maximum weight allowance. EXAMPLE: A man who is 70.78 inches tall (180 centimeters) has a biceps circumfer- ence of 17.32 inches (44 centimeters). His maximum weight would be 224 pounds (102 kilograms). SOURCE: AF REGULATION 35-11, Attachment 4, p. 42. (A - \ \ \ l \ 1

322 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE NOMOGRAM (WOMEN) APPENDIX B STEP 1: Determine the individual's height in either centimeters or inches. STEP 2: Measure the circumference of the individual's forearm in either centimeters or inches. Forearm must be relaxed when the measurement is taken. NOTE. Taking the forearm measurement: With a clenched fist and 90 degree bend in the elbow, mark a point 1/4 inch down from the bend in the elbow. Then allow the arm to hang relaxed and measure the forearm circumference at the mark. Take the measurement with one edge of the tape on the mark and the other edge toward the hand. STEP 3: Locate the height and circumference in centimeters or inches on the left and right scales of the nomogram. With a straight edge, determine where a line drawn between these two points intersects the center scale (weight in kilograms or pounds). This point provides the maximum weight allowable. SOURCE: AR REGULATION 35-11, Attachment 4, p. 43. of, \\1~ J ~ ( ~ ally the Forearm ) i/ air! ~ - .` A, (Measure the Forearm)

APPENDIX B 323 U.S. Marine Corps The height, weight, and body fat standards for retention in the U.S. Marine Corps are included in MARINE CORPS ORDER 6100.10A with Change 1: Weight Control and Military Appearance (MCO 6100.10A TDE-32, 24 JULY 1986~. The same standards were implemented for use at accession on 1 June 1992. This regulation is extensive and excerpts here include: the stated purpose of the regulation, details of procedures, and relevant reference tables). ***** HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS WASHINGTON, D.C. 20360 MCO 6100.10A TDE-32 24 Jut 1986 MARINE CORPS ORDER 6100.10A (with typed changes added to appropriate sections as designated in MARINE CORPS ORDER 6100.10a Ch 1, see following pages) From: Commandant of the Marine Corps To: Distribution List Subj: Weight Control and Military Appearance Ref: (a) MCO P 1900.16C (b) MCO 6100.3H (c) MCO P1610.7C (d) MCO P1070.12D (e) MCO P1080.35E Encl: (1) Weight Standards for Marines (2) Alternate Maximum Weight Limits for Male Marines (3) Alternate Maximum Weight Limits for Female Marines (4) Format for Requesting Preliminary Medical Evaluation 1. Purpose. To promulgate policy and implementing instructions concerning weight control and military appearance in the Marine Corps. 1 Further information concerning this regulation can be obtained from Headquarters United States Marine Corps, Washington, D.C. 20380.

324 APPENDIX B 2. Cancellation. MCO 6100.10. 3. General. The Marine Corps has traditionally been associated with a military image that is neat and trim in appearance. It is essential to the day-to-day effectiveness and combat readi- ness of the Marine Corps that every Marine maintain the established standards of health, fitness, and appearance. The habits of self-discipline required to gain and maintain a healthy body, inherent in the Marine Corps' way of life, must be part of the character of every Marine. 4. Responsibility. The evaluation of a Marine's military appearance is the responsibility of the commanding officer. The medical officer's responsibility is to certify a Marine's health and ability to participate in physical training and/or prescribe a diet, if required, to return the Marine to an acceptable military appearance. 5. Objectives. The objectives of the Marine Corps weight control and military appearance program are: a. To contribute to the health and well-being of every Marine by continuously mono taring weight and personal appearance. b. To preserve high standards of professional military appearance traditionally expect ed of all Marines. c. To establish acceptable weight standards for all Marines and to ensure those Ma- rines who do not meet the standards are counseled and given the opportunity to achieve the standards. d. To encourage all Marines to set the example by maintaining proper appearance and weight standards. 6. Policy a. Commanders will continually monitor all members of their commands, both officer and enlisted, to ensure they maintain the proper weight distribution and personal appearance. Identification of personnel who do not present a suitable military appearance because of over- weight or improper weight distribution is required. b. Commanders should consider educational programs and other motivational means to encourage Marines to achieve and maintain weight and personal appearance standards. Such programs could include, but are not limited to, periodic mandatory weight control seminars and individual consultations conducted by qualified dieticians/medical personnel for all indi- viduals identified as requiring a weight reduction. c. Marines are considered overweight when their weight exceeds the maximum allow- able weight standards as set forth in enclosure (1). Women Marines returning from maternity leave have 6 months from the date of delivery to reestablish their weight and military appear- ance standards as set forth in this Order. When a Marine is determined to be overweight, the commander will either assign the Marine to the weight control program or request an alternate weight standard. d. It is recognized that exceptions to the standards in enclosure (1) may be justified for Marines who, although lean, exceed the prescribed weight standards because of a high volume of lean muscle mass and a low percent of body fat. Commanders may request approval in writing of an alternate maximum weight limit from Marine officers in the chain of command exercising special court-martial convening authority. For Marines who do not have a Marine officer in the chain of command exercising special court-martial convening authority, an alter- nate maximum weight limit may be requested from the Commandant of the Marine Corps (T). The request must be supported by the following: (1) A body composition analysis indicating body fat percent based on hydrostatic weighing or anthropometric measurement. Enclosure (2) details the anthropometric measure- ment process that will be used to estimate the percent of body fat for male Marines and enclosure (3) will be used for female Marines. (2) Marines who request a waiver from the Commandant of the Marine Corps (T) must provide full length frontal and profile photographs taken at the desired alternate weight

APPENDIX B 325 limit in service "A" uniform. The anthropometric measurement of the individual Marine as explained in either enclosure (2) or (3) will be certified by the commanding officer. e. Commanders will inspect the Marine in the service "A" uniform prior to requesting an alternate weight standard to ensure proper fit of the uniform. An alternate maximum weight standard is not permanent, and commanders will ensure the purpose of the waiver remains valid. As long as the waiver remains valid, the written authorization for an alternate weight will be kept on the document side of the Marine's OOR/SRB. Commanders will reconfirm the alternate weight standard for those Marines who are being transferred from or joined to a unit. f. The alternate maximum weight limit granted by the Commandant of the Marine Corps (ASA) for naval aviators concerning physical qualifications for duty involving actual control of aircraft is not to be used as the standard for the Marine Corps weight control and military appearance program as set forth in this Order. * g. Those individuals who are identified as overweight will be referred to an ACHCP for evaluation. Enclosure (4) will be completed and retained by the commanding officer to properly document the recommendation and action taken in such an individual's case. * h. If the ACHCP diagnoses the individual's condition to be a result of an underlying or associated disease process, one of the following actions will be taken: (1) Treatment to alleviate the condition and return of the Marine to the unit. (2) Hospitalization for necessary treatment. * i. If the ACHCP discovers no underlying or associated disease process as the cause of the individual's condition, this fact will be certified and a reducing diet and/or exercise pro- gram will be recommended. (1) In cases where the need for a weight or body fat loss is indicated, realistic goals per enclosures (1) through (3) of this order will be established to include the number of pounds or inches to be lost. Weigh-ins or measurements will be taken at least every 2 weeks (monthly for SMCR) at the unit to determine the individual's progress. Any individual who, after 2 weeks (1 month for SMCR), has had no loss will be counseled at the unit level. * (2) In cases where a weight loss is not required, the commander will initiate an exercise program per reference (b) to correct the individual's military appearance. Although Marines may not be discharged for failure to maintain appropriate military appearance, this failure to make satisfactory progress while on a personal appearance program must be reflected in section C of fitness reports per paragraph 4007.4b(S) of reference (c) for sergeants and above or incorporated in the conduct marks of corporals and below per paragraph 4008.6 of reference (d). * j. Entries will be made in the JUMPS/MMS for Marines assigned to the weight control or military appearance program per paragraph 8119 of reference (e). Further, upon assignment to the weight control program, all Marines will receive a formal page 11 counselling entry per the provisions of paragraph 6105.3 of reference (a). * k. After a period of dieting and/or exercise, not to exceed 6 months, Marines who still do not present a suitable military appearance because they are overweight will be referred to an ACHCP for reevaluation. * (1) if the ACHCP determines the individual's condition is caused by an underlying or associated disease process, action described in paragraph 6h will be taken. * (2) If the ACHCP finds there is no underlying or associated disease process causing the individual's overweight condition, two courses of action are open. (a) If satisfactory progress has been made, even though the weight goals have not been met, one extension of up to 6 months may be granted, at the end of which time the individual will again be reevaluated. If weight goals are not met by the end of the extension, the individual will be recommended for discharge from the naval service by reason of unsatis- factory performance per the provisions of paragraph 6206.1 of reference (a). (b) If satisfactory progress has not been made, it can be concluded that the condi

326 APPENDIX B lion is because of apathy or a lack of self-discipline. The individual, therefore, will be recommended for discharge per the provisions of paragraph 6206.1 of reference (a). 1. The commander will administratively remove the individual from the weight control or military appearance program once the prescribed goals are met. Appropriate entries will made in the JUMPS/MMS per reference (e). m. If after having been removed from the weight control program, the Marine's ad- verse weight condition reappears, that individual will be accorded one 90-day period to con- form to Marine Corps weight standards. At the end of the 90-day period, if goals are not met, discharge processing per paragraph 6206.1 of reference (a) is required. n. If the Marine successfully meets prescribed goals within the 90-day period yet later fails to meet weight standards, administrative discharge processing will immediately be initiated. O. A copy of enclosure (4) will be placed on the document side of the OOR/SRB for those Marines who are transferred while assigned to the subject program. p. It is imperative that all JUMPS/MMS entries concerning weight control and military appearance be coordinated between the unit diary clerk and the training NCO. 7. Action a. Commanding officers will establish and maintain an effective weight control and military appearance program per this Order. b. The commanding officer's subjective judgment, in consonance with the provisions of this Order, will form the standards for this program. 8. Reserve Applicability. This Order is applicable to the Marine Corps Reserve. JOHN P. BURKE Deputy Chief of Staff for Training DISTRIBUTION: A plus 7000038 (100) 7352009 (41) Copy to: 9540004 (25) 8145001 (1) SOURCE: MCO 6100.1 OA, pages 1 -5. 6306093, 122 (2) 6306 (less 6306093, 122) (1) *****

APPENDIX B HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS WASHINGTON. D.C. 20380-0001 MARINE CORPS ORDER 6100.10A Ch 1 From: Commandant of the Marine Corps To: Distribution List Subj: Weight Control and Military Appearance Encl: (1) New page inserts to MCO 6100.10A. 327 MCO 6100.IOA Ch TDE32 29 Dec 1986 1. Purpose. To transmit new page inserts and direct pen changes to the basic order. 2. Background. By definition, the term "medical officer" does not include nurse practitioners and physician assistants. These personnel were previously prohibited, again by definition, from evaluating Marines for assignment to the weight control and military appearance programs. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants, however, are fully qualified to evaluate Marines for these programs; their participation in this process provides for the most efficient use of a commander's medical assets and complies with the spirit and intent of the basic order. 3. Action a. Remove present pages 3 and 4, and replace with corresponding pages contained in the enclosure. b. On the letterhead page, paragraph 4, third line, delete the words "medical officer's" and after the word "responsibility" insert "of the appropriately credentialed health care provid- er (ACHCP)". c. In enclosure (4), make the following pen changes: (1) On pages 1, 2, 4, and 5, in "From" or "To" line as appropriate, change the words "Medical Officer" to read "Appropriately Credentialed Health Care Provider". (2) On page 3, paragraph 2, fourth line, change "reference (b)" to read "reference (a)". (3) On page 3, paragraph 2, sixth line, change "reference (c)" to read "reference (b)". 4. Summary of Change. This Change establishes provisions for nurse practitioners and physi- cian assistants to join medical officers as individuals authorized to evaluate Marines for as- signment to the weight control and military appearance programs. This change also corrects erroneous references in the forms used to assign Marines to these programs. 5. Change Notation. Paragraphs denoted by an asterisk (*) symbol contain changes not previ- ously published. 6. Filing Instructions. This Change transmittal will be filed immediately following the signa- ture page of the basic order. F. E. SISLEY Deputy Chief of Staff for Training DISTRIBUTION: A plus 7000045 (100) 7352009 (41) 6306093, 122 (2) 6306 (less 6306093, 122) (1) Copy to: 9540004 (25) 8145001 (1) SOURCE: MCO 6100.1 OA CH 1 pages 7-8. *****

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APPENDIX B 329 ALTERNATE MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMITS FOR MALE MARINES 1. The body may be divided between two basic components, fat tissue and lean weight (muscle and other parts of the body such as bones). A Marine's fat content may be expressed as a percent of the total individual's body weight. There are several methods for assessment of total body fat which vary from the simple and inexpensive (anthropometric measurement) to the very sophisticated and extremely expensive (potassium-40 scintillation counting). Hydro- static weighing (weighing a person underwater to determine specific gravity which is convert- ible to a relative percentage of fat) is generally accepted as the most accurate measurement of body composition. Anthropometry is a term that applies to measurement of the external aspects of the body, such as body diameters, circumference, and skin fold thickness. These anthropometric measurements have shown a high correlation with hydrostatic weighing as an accepted method to determine body composition. 2. Scientific research has demonstrated that physical performance is adversely affected by excess body fat. From a health standpoint, the carrying of excess body fat has been recognized as a significant risk factor. Although there are no readily definable percent fat values for acceptable performance, there are ranges when it can be said that performance will be helped or hampered by body composition. Successful marathon runners average 10 percent body fat. Research with professional football players has shown that backs and wide receivers will usually be 8-10 percent fat, while linemen are between 10-16 percent on the average. Individuals, generally, are considered grossly obese at 30 percent and above, while 20 percent body fat and above for average males is generally considered inappropriate for activity involv- ing strenuous exertion. The average percent of body fat for male Marines is 16.5 percent. The Marine Corps, more than any other military service, relies on maximum physical fitness of all its personnel. Accordingly, the maximum allowable percent of body fat for the establishment of an alternate weight standard for male Marines is established at 18 percent and below. 3. The following chart is provided as a field measurement for the estimation of percent of body fat for male Marines. The waist circumference should be taken at the navel with the Marine standing evenly on both legs. The waist should not be "sucked in" but in a normal relaxed position. The tape should not cut into the skin but be able to move freely. The neck circumference should be measured at a point just below the larynx (adam's apple). Measure- ments should be read to the nearest one-fourth inch for the neck and one-half inch for the waist. Find the appropriate waist measurement of the left side of the chart and the appropriate neck measurement along the top of the chart. EXAMPLE NECK - 16 INCHES WAIST- 35 INCHES BODY FAT % - 15.6% SOURCE: MCO 6100.10A, Enclosure (2), p. 2. *****

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334 APPENDIX B ALTERNATE MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMITS FOR FEMALE MARINES 1. In 1978, a study was conducted of 226 women Marines from ages 18 to 47 years and grades of private to general. Each Marine was subjected to 35 anthropometric measurements including skinfold, girths, and diameters. As with the male study, each woman Marine was hydrostatically weighed to determine total body fat and lean body weight. With the hydrostat- ic weighing as the criteria method, a computer analysis was conducted to indicate which single or combination of measurements would be the best field method for determining percent body fat and lean body weight. 2. This study established the average percent of body fat for women Marines at 23.1 percent. It should be noted that women, due to their sex characteristics, will normally have a higher percent body fat than males. Research with women athletes has shown that the average gymnasts are 11 - 15 percent fat, runners are 16- 19 percent, and swimmers are 13- 19 percent fat. Women, generally, are considered grossly obese at 30 percent and above. 3. The maximum allowable percent of body fat for the establishment of an alternate weight standard for women Marines is established at 26 percent and below. 4. The following charts are provided as a field measurement for the estimation of percent of body fat for female Marines. A Marine need only find her specific measurement in each of the five girth columns. The point columns to the left of each girth measurement represent fat per- centage points. Add the points representing each girth measurement, subtract from that the con- stant correction factor (54.598), and the resulting figure represents the total percent body fat. EXAMPLE = BODY FAT PERCENTAGE SOURCE: MCO 6100.10A, Enclosure (3), p. 1. ***** NECK - 10 0/8 inches ABDOMEN - 28 0/8 inches BICEP - 12 4/8 inches FOREARM - 11 0/8 inches 12.7 pts. 8.6 pts. 17.8 pts. 25.7 pts. THIGH - 19 0/8 inches = 11.0 pts. TOTAL GIRTH MEASUREMENT POINTS MINUS CORRECTION FACTOR 75.800 pts 54.598 21.202

APPENDIX B ///'A ,,,,,!// Fuji,. ~-,j~ N\~ ( \\\N Neck. The neck is measured at a point just below the larynx (adam's apple). 335 NECK PTS NECK PTS NECK PTS NECK PTS NECK .1 15 5/8 4.1 13 7/8 8.0 12 1/8 11.9 10 3/8 15.8 8 5/8 .4 15 % 4.3 13 6/8 8.2 12% 12.1 102/8 16.1 8% .7 15 3/8 4.6 13 5/8 8.5 11 7/8 12.4 10 i/8 16.3 8 3/8 1.0 15 2/8 4.9 13 % 8.8 11 6/8 12.7 10 % 16.7 8 2/8 1.3 151/8 5.2 133/8 9.1 115/8 13.0 97/8 16.9 8 1/8 1.5 15 % 5.4 13 2/8 9.4 11 % 13.3 9 % 17.2 8 % 1.8 14 7/8 5.7 13 I/8 9.6 11 3/8 13.5 9 5/8 17.4 7 7/8 2.1 14 % 6.0 13 % 9.9 112/8 13.8 9 % 17.7 7 % 2.4 14 s/8 6.3 12 7/8 10.2 11 i/8 14.1 9 3/8 18.0 7 5/8 2.7 14 4/8 6.6 12 % 10.6 11 % 14.4 9 2/8 18.3 7 % 2.9 14 3/8 6.8 12 5/8 10.8 10 7/8 14.7 9 '/8 18.6 7 3/8 3.2 142/8 7.1 12% 11.0 10% 14.9 9% 3.5 14 '/8 7.4 12 3/8 11.3 10 s/8 15.2 8 7/8 3.8 14 % 7.7 12 2/8 11.6 10 % 15.5 8 % SOURCE: MCO 6100.10A, Enclosure (3), p. 2.

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338 APPENDIX B l fT Biceps Extended. The biceps are measured in the extended position with the arm abducted to 90° and the palm supinated. The tape is placed over the largest part of the bicep/tricep group. Forearm. The forearm is measured over the largest part of the forearm while the subject has the shoulder abducted to 90°, elbow extended and the palm supinated.

APPENDIX B PTS BICEPS 339 PTS BICEPS PTS BICEPS PTS BICEPS PTS BICEPS .1 5 7/8 4.8 7 s/8 9.4 9 3/8 14.1 11 1/818.8 12 7/8 .4 6°/8 5.1 7 % 9.8 9% 14.5 112/819.1 13 % .8 6 1/8 5.4 7 7/8 10.1 9 5/8 14.8 113/819.5 13 1/8 1.1 62/8 5.8 8 % 10.4 9 % 15.1 11 %19.8 13 2/8 1.4 63/8 6.1 81/8 10.8 97/8 15.5 115/820.1 133/8 1.8 6 % 6.4 8 2/8 11.1 10 % 15.8 11 %20.5 13 % 2.1 6 5/8 6.8 8 3/8 11.4 10 1/8 16.1 117/820.8 13 5/8 2.4 6% 7.1 8% 11.8 102/8 16.5 12%21.1 13% 2.8 6 7/8 7.4 8 5/8 12.1 10 3/8 16.8 12 1/8 3.1 7 % 7.8 8 % 12.4 10 % 17.1 12 2/8 3.4 7 1/8 8.1 8 7/8 12.8 10 5/8 17.5 12 3/8 3.8 7 2/8 8.4 9% 13.1 10% 17.8 12% 4.1 7 3/8 8.8 9 1/8 13.5 10 7/8 18.1 12 s/8 4.4 7% 9.1 92/8 13.8 11 % 18.5 12% FORE- FORE- FORE- FORE- FORE PTS ARM PTS ARM PTS ARM PTS ARMPTS ARM .2 17 s/8 9.3 15 2/8 18.5 12 7/8 27.7 10 %36.8 8 1/8 .6 17 % 9.8 15 1/8 19.0 12% 28.1 103/837.3 8 % 1.1 17 3/8 10.3 15 % 19.5 12 5/8 28.5 10 2/837.8 7 7/8 1.6 17 2/8 10.8 14 7/8 19.9 12% 29.1 10 1/838.3 7 % 2.1 17 1/8 11.2 14 % 20.4 12 3/8 29.6 10 %38.8 7 5/8 2.5 17 % 11.7 14 5/8 20.9 12 2/8 30.1 9 7/839.3 7 % 3.0 16 7/8 12.2 14 % 21.4 12 1/8 30.6 9 %39.7 7 3/8 3.5 16 % 12.7 14 3/8 21.9 12 % 31.0 9 5/840.2 7 2/8 4.0 16 s/8 13.2 14 2/8 22.3 11 7/8 31.5 9 %40.7 7 1/8 4.5 16 % 13.7 14 1/8 22.8 11 % 32.0 9 3/841.2 7 % 5.0 16 3/8 14.1 14 % 23.3 11 5/8 32.5 9 2/841.7 6 7/8 5.4 16 2/8 14.6 13 7/8 23.8 11 % 33.0 9 1/842.2 6 % 5.9 16 1/8 15.1 13 % 24.3 11 3/8 33.5 9 %42.5 6 5/8 6.4 16 % 15.6 13 5/8 24.9 11 2/8 33.9 8 7/8.0 0 % 6.9 15 7/8 16.1 13 % 25.2 11 1/8 34.4 8 % 7.4 15 % 16.6 13 3/8 25.7 11 % 34.9 8 s/8 7.9 15 5/8 17.0 13 2/8 26.2 10 7/8 35.4 8 % 8.3 15 % 17.5 13 1/8 26.7 10 % 36.0 8 3/8 8.8 15 3/8 18.0 13 % 27.2 10 s/8 36.4 8 2/8 SOURCE: MCO 6110.10A, Enclosure (3), p. 4.

340 APPENDIX B Thigh. The thigh measurement is taken with the subject's feet slightly apart. The tape is placed just below the gluteal fold with the subject standing evenly on both legs. PTS THIGH PTS THIGH PTS THIGH PTS THIGH PTS THIGH .0 11 6/8 7.0 16 2/8 13.7 20 % 20.5 25 2/8 27.3 29 % .2 11 7/8 7.1 16 3/8 13.9 20 7/8 20.7 25 3/8 27.5 29 7/8 .4 12 % 7.3 16 % 14.1 21 0/8 20.9 25 % 27.7 30 % .6 12 l/8 7.4 16 5/8 14.3 21 1/8 21.1 25 5/8 27.9 30 1/8 .8 12 2/8 7.6 16 % 14.5 212/8 21.3 25 6/8 28.1 30 2/8 1.0 12 3/8 7.8 16 7/8 14.6 21 3/8 21.5 25 7/8 28.3 30 3/8 1.2 12% 8.0 17% 14.8 21 % 21.7 26% 28.5 30% 1.4 12 5/8 8.2 17 l/8 15.0 21 5/8 21.8 26 1/8 28.9 30 6/8 1.6 12 % 8.4 17 2/8 15.2 21 6/8 22.0 26 2/8 29.0 30 7/8 1.8 12 7/8 8.6 17 3/8 15.4 21 7/8 22.2 26 3/8 29.2 31 % 1.9 13 % 8.8 17 % 15.6 22 % 22.4 26 % 29.4 31 1/8 2.1 13 1/8 9.0 17 5/8 15.8 22 1/8 22.6 26 5/8 29.6 31 2/8 2.3 13 2/8 9.1 17 6/8 16.0 22 2/8 22.8 26 % 29.8 31 3/8 2.5 13 3/8 9.3 17 7/8 16.2 22 3/8 23.0 26 7/8 30.0 31 % 2.7 13 % 9.5 18 % 16.3 22% 23.2 27 % 30.2 31 5/8 2.9 13 5/8 9.7 18 1/8 16.5 22 5/8 23.4 27 1/8 30.4 31 6/8 3.1 13 6/8 9.9 18 2/8 16.7 22 % 23.6 27 2/8 30.6 31 7/8 3.3 13 7/8 10.1 18 3/8 16.9 22 7/8 23.7 27 3/8 30.8 32 % 3.5 14 % 10.3 18 % 17.1 23 % 23.9 27 % 30.9 32 1/8 3.6 14 1/8 10.5 18 5/8 17.3 23 1/8 24.1 27 5/8 31.1 32 2/8 3.8 14 2/8 10.7 18 6/8 17.5 23 2/8 24.3 27 % 31.3 32 3/8 4.0 14 3/8 10.9 18 7/8 17.7 23 3/8 24.5 27 7/8 31.5 32 % 4.2 14 % 11.0 19 % 17.9 23 % 24.7 28 % 31.7 32 5/8 4.4 14 5/8 11.2 19 1/8 18.1 23 5/8 24.9 28 1/8 31.9 32 % 4.6 14 % 11.4 19 2/8 18.2 23 % 25.1 28 2/8 32.1 32 7/8 4.8 14 7/8 11.6 19 3/8 18.4 23 7/8 25.3 28 3/8 32.3 33 3/8 5.0 15 % 11.8 19 % 18.6 24 % 25.4 28 % 32.5 33 1/8 5.2 15 1/8 12.0 19 5/8 18.8 24 1/8 25.6 28 5/8 32.7 33 2/8 5.4 15 2/8 12.2 19 % 19.0 24 2/8 25.8 28 % 32.8 33 3/8 5.5 15 3/8 12.4 19 7/8 19.2 24 3/8 26.0 28 7/8 32.9 33 % 5.7 15 % 12.6 20% 19.4 24% 26.2 29% 5.9 15 5/8 12.7 20 1/8 19.6 24 5/8 26.4 29 1/8 6.1 15% 12.9 202/8 19.8 246/8 26.6 292/8 6.3 15 7/8 13.1 20 3/8 20.0 24 7/8 26.8 29 3/8 6.5 16 % 13.3 20 % 20.1 25 % 27.0 29 % 6.7 16 1/8 13.5 20 5/8 20.3 25 1/8 27.2 29 5/8 SOURCE: MCO 6100.10A, Enclosure (3), p. 5.

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