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How should I write an NCOER bullet comment for an NCO who did not meet body fat standards and refuses to be on a weight control program?
I have just been promoted to SFC and taken over a component repair platoon. One of my junior NCO's just retired; however, I found previous leadership did not do his 22-23 NCOER and I have his retirement NCOER ready for signatures. I knocked out his late one so that I can get his retirement NCOER don...
How long can a chapter 18 (htwt) chapter take, and what type of discharge can I get?
Alright well, please save the lectures, and just keep it straight with me. I’ve failed my HT/WT for 2 consecutive months. I’m in abcp. My psg is recommending me for separation. My co is more than likely gonna go through with it, because I have been on profile for 6 months, as well as a Bh profile. I...
Are there exemptions to the body fat assessments (tape test) in the Army?
I have had 3 c sections and the 3rd was twins with a minor complication because one was higher up in my ribs and did not wanna come out. I have been struggling with tape . I have so so much excess skin due to all the pregnancies and cannot lose it without surgery. I keep failing tape due to the exce...
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What qualifies as a "supplemental body fat assessment"?
Per Army Directive 2023-11, Paragraph 5-C (partial)
"A Soldier who fails the circumference-based tape methods will be flagged. Those Soldiers may request a supplemental body fat assessment if the means for such testing is reasonably available."
Is there a regulation that dictates what methods are au...
If I received ETS orders and clearing papers, can my Chain of Command revoke them and chapter me for not making sufficient body fat progress?
Earlier today, I conducted a HT/WT with my unit, although the results it shows says that I have gained weight, my screenings from a Body Composition test show that I have increased my overall muscle mass and decreased my overall fat mass.
After concluding the mornings HT/WT I was then informed by a...
Can I file for an exception to policy or is there any other AR that allows me to skip a ht and wt screening prior to ETS and terminal leave?
I won't beat around the bush. I am an overweight soldier currently taking anti-depression medication and seeing a scheduled therapist once a week. I don't plan on reenlisting or continuing my service after my ETS date of April 1st, 2023. However, my unit is attempting to place me on ABCP. My ETS dat...
Why did the height and weight standard stay the same on the ACFT?
I did the ACFT with a new private last month, and scored very high for each event, but when it came to the hieght and wieght, I wasn't the standard which was 185, which annoyed me, as a guy who's Deadlift max is 525 lbs, and had to get taped, which put me at 19% BF. Why do I have to get taped, even ...
Body and lifestyle changes such as a slower metabolism, hormonal changes, and a less active daily routine all contribute to weight loss challenges. - https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-20...
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Can Someone Cancel my Reclass orders for no reason?
So reenlisted to new MOS of 25B. Failed H/W at Brigade schools and before you say that's the reason why.....hold on a sec. I never got flagged for that H/W at Brigade. Went on Christmas leave. During leave our BN Retention came back told him about what's going on about them not sending me even thoug...
How can I lose 5 pounds by December 7th to pass my height and weight?
I’m 5’5 pushing 5’6 and I went to meps and they said I was 159 and I need to be at 154 for my weight. They did my measurements and I didn’t pass. They said to come back on December 7th to re do my height and weight. What is the best way to loose weight? I work out 3 times a week with a trainer and 1...
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Service branches review body composition assessment methods
Some service branches take a fresh look at body composition assessment methods, but weight still a focal point.
The U.S. Army and other branches of the military are taking a fresh look at how they measure body composition to determine if it is accurately associated with performance.
The U.S. Depart...
Diet Device Locks Jaw to Slow Eating
Some say it’s a torture device but it appears to be working.
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Is it time for the Army to create new height & weight standards and a new body fat test?
We've all seen it. People who are muscular, wide hips, large neck failing the "tape test". Also people not passing h&w due to the Army's unrealistic standards. Is it time for the Army to create a new body fat test and adjust their standards for height and weight? PFC Justin Iwamasa SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL ...
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What can I do to pass tape one more time before shipping ?
I’m going to try and be brief! I signed back in November at 280 and I’m 6’5 but for some reason they keep telling me I’m 6’4 , but my bmi was 22% and I was good to go !! Fast forward to now , a month before shipping. I’ve been running ! Running ! And running ! To the point where I lost the weight in...
Can you be flagged while undergoing an MEB? What would happen?
I’m currently in the initial phases of an MEB (I’m waiting on physicians to start seeing patients again so I can start scheduling appointments). I’ve been on a temporary profile for the last year (my last for-record APFT was in March of last year), but with the initiation of the MEB it was converted...
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What is the proper way of kicking someone out for sailor weight and tape?
Me and my wife are dual military. She had an ankle surgery on January that literally restricted her from doing PT and put a lifting limit of 5lbs. Later on before the convalescing leave ends she becomes pregnant, but later she had some sort of argument at her job and she losses the baby. 2-3 weeks a...
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Does a soldier need to see the dietician after passing body fat standards and un-enrolled from ABCP?
ABCP QUESTION: If an SM PASSES the body fat requirement while being enrolled in the program, is the SM still required to see the nutritionist/Dietitian if the appointment is set after the passing date.
I am aware that once the SM passes body fat index he/she be removed from the program and the flag...
Can my Commander chapter me for failing height/weight after I was already counseled and being chaptered was not in the Plan Of Action?
Before thanksgiving I was taped and passed. Then after the holidays and after coming back from leave. I was taped again and this time failed by 1%. This is my second time failing in 12 months. I have been on profile due to recently being diagnosed with asthma and I have a year to get it under contro...
Is it smart to watch what I eat and only have 2 meals a day? What should I do about my weight?
Hello all! My dream is to join the army, I'm currently 15 6'0 185 I'm extremely healthy I workout 4 times a week and play high school baseball and football. I'm predicted to be around 6'2 220 which exceeds the weight requirement. I'm very stressed about exceedingly the weight requirement. So I've be...
Can someone use the Army Wellness Center's BodPod to prove they meet body fat standards?
Any help would be very much appreciated, Thank you in advance. I have a Soldier that he passes his PT test and goes to gym consistently can’t pass the Army body fat percentage standard due to where he is being taped...is there a possibility if he were to use the BodPod the AWC has to prove that he’s...
What can be done for a soldier who was flagged multiple times for being overweight, but was never initially counseled or sent to nutrition?
A female soldier had a kid and it took a little longer to lose the baby weight. She was flagged but never initially counseled or sent to nutrition. After a few months, she finally passed tape twice. This soldier just reenlisted for the second time and was put up for orders. She took 2 weeks of leave...
Can a height and weight become inaccurate if two male soldiers take the measurement of a female solider?
Two male NCOs has been doing a female in my company height and weight. I was wondering if her height and weight will be voided since no one of the same gender was presented for any of her tapings? I was reading AR 600-9 and it states that soldiers will be measured by trained individuals of the same ...
Height and weight/pt requirements?
So I just found out today that I have a pt test in two days. I am on a permanent profile to do the walk. My NCO also told me that since I’m taking a pt test, they have will be doing another height and weight on me even tho I did one 2 months ago and passed despite not taking a pt test as I was on a ...
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Will a separation be initiated because I failed my APFT and height/weight within 12 months of the ABC program?
I failed my APFT & Height/weight yesterday morning. Long story short, my APFT I was not worried about just had a bad morning (the runs) but my height/weight is what’s worrying me. I was on the ABC program last year and got of it in November 2018. Well I know in the regulations it states that I can n...
Will I gain weight in OSUT?
I am 5'10" and about 150 lbs. I am pretty skinny but in decent athletic shape. I have been power-lifting the last 2 years and I started at only 130. I am worried I will lose everything I have worked for and some people say you lose weight no matter how skinny you are at basic and others say I will g...
Can we reverse the process to keep my spouse in the Army if he makes weight/passes tape test?
My spouse is saying they are starting phase 2 to kick him out for failing height & weight. He mentioned he was entrolled in the fat program twice in one year & claims he has no other option now that he failed the tape test but to get booted. Pleaseeeeee give me more info or explain better if you can...
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