How does chaptering for overweight work?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 15:41:52 -0400

So I've been on fat program since june 15 from my understanding u have 6 months or u get chaptered now is that if you dont make progress at all or in general for example, if I'm 234 and 26% in june and I need 285 or 20% and now in oct im 217 and 22% so let's say I'm stuck I cant lose more. In jan I'm now 22% but 210 will they start the process?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 9 at 2019 3:47 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 15:47:37 -0400

AR 600-9, Army Body Composition Program is your reference to read and understand.

In essence, once you fail your first tape, you are flagged. If you pass your next one, then fail again in less than 12 months, then chapter paperwork can begin. If you fail one and stay on the program and keep failing them, the Commander can begin chapter papers. But, before that happens, you will need to seek a medical provider to see if there is a medical condition that is keeping you from losing weight. You will also need to seek out a nutritionist for nutrition class(es). Counseling also needs to happen. These things are all part of the packet. If you are losing weight and/or losing percentage, then the Commander can deem that this is progress and possibly NOT begin chapter papers. Get with your Leadership to fully understand where you stand and what process they are considering.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2019 9:34 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 09:34:55 -0400

Don't make any progress, and you'll be chaptered, it is mandatory.
Since that is what you desire according to your response to another member, it won't be hard to fail (it won't be succeeding).
You will receive an Honorable discharge.
However, I encourage you to research whether you have served enough months to be eligible for any education benefits, and VA Home Loan.
I invite you to find folks who could have completed their enlistment, as agreed, and ask how those benefits could have improved their lives, and whether they would stick it out, if they could.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2019 6:50 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 18:50:37 -0400

Coming from someone who basically failed 2 PT test on purpose to get out and am now re-enlist after the 2 year wait period as motivated as any soldier could ever been really think on your choice. You couldn’t tell me ANYTHING when I was getting out I was young and dumb and thought I had it bad trust me on this brother the army is a amazing place and a even better career. Unless you come from a very weathly family that will pave you’re way it’s not easy to match the living in the civilian sector and still keep your pride at least.

Response by SSG Robert Perrotto made Oct 11 at 2019 3:31 AM

SSG Robert Perrotto — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 03:31:47 -0400

For the love of all that is holy, you are not texting PVT. You CAN spell out words, and utilize the writing skills that you were taught in school. Trying to parse this mess is annoying.

So, from what I think you are trying to say, you busted tape in June, and had BMI of 26%. The end goal is to achieve a BMI of 20%. You recently got taped again, and your BMI is now 22%, that's some damn good progress, and is a very good sign to your command that you are giving this your best. I hope you are following a dieticians outline and not losing weight without guidance.

From my experience, and by no means am I telling you that this will happen, as long as you are making significant progress, coupled with how valuable a Soldier you are (Total Soldier Evaluation), command can hold off on submitting the chapter packet. The regulation states that a chapter be submitted, How long it takes to "submit" that chapter depends upon you and your command.

As SSGT(P) Thomas Livingston stated, read and familiarize yourself with AR 600-9.

Thank you for your service.

Response by SP5 Joseph Ascanio made Oct 11 at 2019 6:21 AM

SP5 Joseph Ascanio — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 06:21:33 -0400

As long as you show positive progress you should be good that was my problem but always went on diet and was good.