Who is the approval authority for a tape retest?

2019-03-01T21:43:37-05:00

I couldnt find anything about that in the ar600-9.
First i was told that the 5500 was doned improperly because the recorder wrote 16.75 for neck measurements. Then i was told only soldier from our unit can be part of the tape test ( it was my usar unit s1 recorder and a national guard sfc within the same bldg.
For last i was told that only the commander can authorise the retape.?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 1 at 2019 10:16 PM

2019-03-01T22:16:13-05:00

The 5500 was done wrong because the neck should have been rounded up to the nearest .50 inch (says so on the form) for EACH measurement of the neck. Any NCO/Officer can perform a tape test (Routine weigh-ins will be accomplished at the unit level. Percent body fat assessments will be accomplished by company or similar level commanders (or their designee) in accordance with standard methods prescribed in appendix B). As for Commander only for authorization of re-tape....that's a possibility since it is the Commander's program. But, IMHO, someone is trying to blow smoke up your ass and hope you don't contradict because I found nothing in AR 600-9 about what you stated.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 1 at 2019 10:30 PM

2019-03-01T22:30:06-05:00

Thank you for your prompt response.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 1 at 2019 10:50 PM

2019-03-01T22:50:20-05:00

Why bother with the retest? If the form says 16.75 and the instructions state round up, just show the form to the commander when they attempt to flag you. Walk through the calculations with the 17 inch neck showing that you are within body fat standards.
Of course, if you aren't within standards with a 17 inch neck, you're not going to get a retest. This isn't a court where your arrest is thrown out because they didn't read you your Miranda rights.