a.
The DCS, G–1 is the approval authority for all exceptions to this regulation.
All requests for an exception to this policy will include an endorsement from a medical professional and be processed through the Soldier’s chain of command, with recommendations as to disposition from the:
- Company commander
- Battalion commander
- Brigade-level commander
The request will be reviewed by the servicing staff judge advocate and submitted directly to:
Deputy Chief of Staff, G–1 (DAPE–HR)
300 Army Pentagon
Washington, DC 20310–0300
for final determination.
b.
The use of certain medications to treat an underlying medical or psychological disorder or the inability to perform all aerobic events may contribute to weight gain but are not considered sufficient justification for noncompliance with this regulation.
Medical professionals should advise Soldiers taking medications that may contribute to weight gain, or Soldiers with temporary or permanent physical profiles, that they are still required to meet the body fat standard established in the regulation.
The Soldier may be referred to an appropriate specialist for:
- Nutrition counseling
- Exercise counseling
as indicated.
c.
Chronic medical conditions will not be used to exempt Soldiers from meeting the standards established in this regulation.
d.
There are no exemptions to the provisions of this regulation based solely on:
- Race
- Ethnicity
- Sex