Regulation
Army Regulations
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Any regulation that has the words "at the Commander's discretion."
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Oh boy so many. But definitely hands in pockets. Not only is it pointless but it seems counter productive.
If it’s cold out and your pockets can provide some sort of warmth, it seems like putting your hands in your pockets would improve readiness
If it’s cold out and your pockets can provide some sort of warmth, it seems like putting your hands in your pockets would improve readiness
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A1C Chris Pointer
SSG Stephen Arnold What percent of troops are currently in combat situations in cold environments?
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SGT Hector Rojas, AIGA, SHA
SSG Stephen Arnold - then again, when I was being shot at or mortared in, my hands were never in my pockets.
just sayin'
just sayin'
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AR 600-9 -- but not for the reasons you might think.
In 2016 I had a soldier who could not lose weight. He was extremely intelligent, always did what was asked of him to the highest degree and wanted to be a leader. Unfortunately, his body composition would not allow him. He had an extremely skinny neck and a large waist, thus making him break the ABCP regulation which led to him being flagged.
I would run with the soldier day in and day out and even on our off days (Friday and Monday), I would find him at the base gym on the treadmill running 6+ miles. None of this helped, he still could not meet the "standard" and was eventually separated after we returned from deployment.
I vented my frustration to our 1SG and eventually got verbally reprimanded for telling him how dumb and outdated I thought the regulation was -- "there are no stupid regulations in the United States Army!"
For this, I will forever dislike/hate the way AR 600-9 sets soldiers with unconventional bodies up for failure.
In 2016 I had a soldier who could not lose weight. He was extremely intelligent, always did what was asked of him to the highest degree and wanted to be a leader. Unfortunately, his body composition would not allow him. He had an extremely skinny neck and a large waist, thus making him break the ABCP regulation which led to him being flagged.
I would run with the soldier day in and day out and even on our off days (Friday and Monday), I would find him at the base gym on the treadmill running 6+ miles. None of this helped, he still could not meet the "standard" and was eventually separated after we returned from deployment.
I vented my frustration to our 1SG and eventually got verbally reprimanded for telling him how dumb and outdated I thought the regulation was -- "there are no stupid regulations in the United States Army!"
For this, I will forever dislike/hate the way AR 600-9 sets soldiers with unconventional bodies up for failure.
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600-9 is extremely outdated and as the ACFT becomes finalized, I think we're going to see just how badly the reg needs to be changed. It would be one thing if it was genuinely about health, but the way it is written now, 600-9 is purely a visual appearance policy and it's going to lead to more injuries and Soldiers with eating disorders.
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