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Contents (Listed by paragraph and page number)
Chapter 1
Introduction, page 1
Purpose • 1–1, page 1
References • 1–2, page 1
Explanation of abbreviations and terms • 1–3, page 1
Responsibilities • 1–4, page 1
Objectives • 1–5, page 1
Chapter 2
Responsibilities, page 1
General • 2–1, page 1
Deputy Chief of Staff, G–1 • 2–2, page 1
The Surgeon General • 2–3, page 1
Deputy Chief of Staff, G–4 • 2–4, page 1
Chief, National Guard Bureau • 2–5, page 2
Chief, Army Reserve • 2–6, page 2
Commanders of major Army commands • 2–7, page 2
Commanding General, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command • 2–8, page 2
School commandants • 2–9, page 2
Commanding General, U.S. Army Forces Command • 2–10, page 2
Commanders of major medical commands • 2–11, page 2
Commanding General, U.S. Army Reserve Components Personnel Center • 2–12, page 2
Individuals • 2–13, page 2
Commanders and supervisors • 2–14, page 2
Health care personnel • 2–15, page 3
Designated unit fitness trainer or training noncommissioned officers • 2–16, page 3
Chapter 3
Proper Weight Control, page 3
Policy • 3–1, page 3
Procedures • 3–2, page 6
Reenlistment criteria • 3–3, page 11
Appendixes
A. References, page 13
B. Standard Methods for Determining Body Fat Using Body Circumferences, Height, and Weight, page 15
C. Nutrition Guide to the Weight Control Program, page 39
Table List
Table 3–1: Weight for height table (screening table weight), page 4
Table 3–2: Maximum allowable percent body fat standards, page 4
Table C–1: Nutrition, page 40
Table C–2: Diet structures, page 41
Table C–3: Nutrient-calories guide, page 42
Table C–4: Vitamins–minerals–water, page 42
Table C–5: High-calorie, low-nutrient foods, page 42
Table C–6: Equal measurements, page 43
Table C–7: Alcohol calories, page 44
Table C–8: Sample calorie chart, page 44
Table C–9: Weight control—a personal choice, page 45
Table C–10: Comparison of regular and TRIMM meals, page 45
Table C–11: Sample 1200-calorie menu, page 46
Table C–12: Sample 1500-calorie menu, page 46
Figure List
Figure 3–1: Sample correspondence for weight control program, page 7
Figure 3–1: Sample correspondence for weight control program—Continued, page 8
Figure 3–2: Flow process guide for screening and weight control actions (applies to all personnel: officers, warrant officers, and enlisted), page 10
Figure B–1: Sample DA Form 5500, page 17
Figure B–2: Instructions for completing DA Form 5500, page 18
Figure B–3: Sample DA Form 5501, page 19
Figure B–4: Instructions for completing DA Form 5501, page 20
Figure B–5: Percent fat estimates for males, page 21
Figure B–5: Percent fat estimates for males—Continued, page 22
Figure B–5: Percent fat estimates for males—Continued, page 23
Figure B–5: Percent fat estimates for males—Continued, page 24
Figure B–5: Percent fat estimates for males—Continued, page 25
Figure B–5: Percent fat estimates for males—Continued, page 26
Figure B–5: Percent fat estimates for males—Continued, page 27
Figure B–5: Percent fat estimates for males—Continued, page 28
Figure B–6: Percent fat estimates for females, page 29
Figure B–6: Percent fat estimates for females—Continued, page 30
Figure B–6: Percent fat estimates for females—Continued, page 31
Figure B–6: Percent fat estimates for females—Continued, page 32
Figure B–6: Percent fat estimates for females—Continued, page 33
Figure B–6: Percent fat estimates for females—Continued, page 34
Figure B–6: Percent fat estimates for females—Continued, page 35
Figure B–6: Percent fat estimates for females—Continued, page 36
Figure B–6: Percent fat estimates for females—Continued, page 36
Figure B–7: Male tape measurement illustration, page 37
Figure B–8: Female tape measurement illustration, page 38
Figure C–1: Weight maintenance formula, page 41
Figure C–2: Weight loss formula, page 41
Glossary
*This regulation supersedes AR 600–9 dated 10 June 1987.
