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

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A U.S. Army Soldier receives a standard AR 600-9 tape test at Fort Bragg, N.C. on Oct. 18, 2021. The scan/study is part of a comprehensive body composition study examining the association between body composition and Soldier physical performance and the Army’s efforts to optimize Holistic Health and Fitness and improve Soldier readiness. DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND INTRAGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - THIS EDITION REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 16 DECEMBER 2023.

The Army is incorporating tenets of the Performance Triad: sleep, activity, and nutrition, and the capabilities of Ready and Resilient (R2) Performance Centers and Army Wellness Centers in taking a holistic and proactive approach to Soldier readiness and body composition management. IDENTIFICATION, SURVEILLANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION OF PERSONNEL INFECTED WITH HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUSPreventing fractures is important when you have osteoporosis because fractures can cause other medical problems and take away your independence. Exercise can help prevent fractures that occur as a result of falling and improve bone strength, when your health care provider tailors a program to your individual need. If you have osteoporosis or bone loss, it is important to talk to your doctor or physical therapist before beginning any exercise program. JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS PROGRAM: ORGANIZATION, ADMINISTRATION, OPERATION, AND SUPPORT a. Army applicants for initial appointment as a commissioned officer (to include appointment as a commissioned warrant officer) must meet the standards of AR 600-9. All other initial Army applicants must meet the new standards contained in table 2-1 and table 2-2 (located at the end of this change). Body fat will be used as the final determinant for those applicants who exceed the weight tables. Those individuals found medically qualified on the basis of the old weight standards that were in effect prior to 1 October 1991, will not be reevaluated or medically disqualified solely on the basis of the new standards. PRODUCT QUALITY DEFICIENCY REPORT PROGRAM {DLAR 4155.24; SECNAVINST 4855.5B; AFI 21-115; DCMA INST 1102}

The regulation guides Army personnel on how to get exemptions and waivers for medical or other reasons. Estrogen and hormone therapy. Estrogen and combined estrogen and progestin (hormone therapy) are approved to prevent osteoporosis and fractures in postmenopausal women. Because of potential side effects, researchers recommend that women use hormone therapy at the lowest dose, and for the shortest time, and if other medications are not helping. It is important to carefully consider the risks and benefits of estrogen and hormone therapy for the treatment of osteoporosis. Table 3-1 Weight for height table (screening table weight), Washington, DC: Headquarters, Department of the Army, 27 November 2006 Data has shown that Soldiers with a lower body fat percentage scored higher on the Army Combat Fitness Test and had fewer muscular skeletal injuries. The changes in this directive will increase the readiness of the force by helping to ensure that all Soldiers maintain the level of physical readiness necessary to perform their duties. RANK ligand (RANKL) inhibitor. This is an inhibitor that helps slow down bone loss and is approved to treat osteoporosis in:The Army 600-9 regulation outlines the standards and procedures for assessing body composition during and after pregnancy. D97T98: Activities of households as employers; undifferentiated goods- and services-producing activities of households for own use This section is about the old tape test used before mid-2023. Refer to the section above for the new tape test. Institute of Medicine (US) Committee on Military Nutrition Research; Marriott BM, Grumstrup-Scott J, editors. Body Composition and Physical Performance: Applications For the Military Services. Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 1990. 3, Body Composition And Military Performance: Origins Of The Army Standards. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK235960/ APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY OFFICERS IN THE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES UPON MOBILIZATION (REPRINTED W/BASIC INCL C1-2)

Current or past medical conditions and medications that could contribute to low bone mass and increased fracture risk. Grinston said further policy changes are still under consideration and will require further validation before final approval. However, the overall focus of the program remains unchanged – having an effective, accurate assessment of the holistic health and fitness of our force, while providing Soldiers with the resources they need to improve and preserve individual and unit readiness. For years, we have been committed to reducing body fat across the force,” said Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael A. Grinston, “It’s one of the driving factors in supporting the Holistic Health and Fitness program, as well as one of the reasons to request a study on the Army Body Composition Program.” DELAY IN REPORTING FOR AND EXEMPTION FROM ACTIVE DUTY, INITIAL ACTIVE DUTY FOR TRAINING, AND RESERVE FORCES DUTYVitamin D is necessary for the absorption of calcium from the intestine. It is made in the skin after exposure to sunlight. Some foods naturally contain enough vitamin D, including fatty fish, fish oils, egg yolks, and liver. Other foods that are fortified with vitamin D are a major source of the mineral, including milk and cereals. Since the original AR 600-9 doctrine has been published, it has undergone many revisions. However, the overall objective of the program remains unchanged - to gauge the overall physical fitness of United States Army Soldiers to retain Soldiers best suited to the physical demands of military service. [3] Standards [ edit ] AR 600-9. DOD TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING PROGRAM {OPNAVINST 11210.2; AFMAN 32-1017; MCO 11210.2D; DLAR 4500.19} The AR 600-9 Army Regulationdescribes the policies and procedures needed to evaluate and maintain the physical readiness of all Army personnel. Overall, AR 600-9 is a comprehensive Army regulation guiding Army personnel on body composition standards.