a.
Satisfactory progress in the ABCP is defined as a monthly weight loss of either:
- 3 to 8 pounds, or
- 1 percent body fat.
b.
A Soldier enrolled in the ABCP is considered to be failing the program if:
(1)
The Soldier exhibits less than satisfactory progress on two consecutive monthly ABCP assessments; or
(2)
After 6 months in the ABCP, the Soldier still exceeds body fat standards, and exhibits less than satisfactory progress for three or more (nonconsecutive) monthly ABCP assessments.
c.
When a Soldier has failed the program, the commander will request a medical evaluation.
(1)
If the medical evaluation finds the Soldier has a medical condition that does not meet medical retention standards of AR 40–501 (see medical fitness standards for retention and separation, including retirement), the Soldier will be processed in accordance with AR 40–501 (see chapter 3, disposition).
(2)
If the Soldier is found to have a temporary underlying medical condition that directly causes weight gain or prevents weight or body fat loss, the commander will follow the requirement in paragraph 3–11b.
(3)
If the medical evaluation finds no underlying medical condition, then the commander will initiate:
- Separation action
- Bar to continued service
- Involuntary transfer to the IRR for RC Soldiers
in accordance with AR 140–10.
(4)
For RC personnel not on active duty only, if the individual has not obtained an evaluation from his or her personal physician under the provisions of paragraph 3–7a(2)(f) and cannot demonstrate that the overweight condition results from an underlying disease process or associated medical condition, the individual may be separated under appropriate regulations without further medical evaluation by health care personnel.
d.
The commander or supervisor will inform the Soldier, in writing, that a bar to continued service, separation action, or a transfer to the IRR is being initiated under the following applicable regulation(s):
- AR 135–175
- AR 135–178
- AR 600–8–24 (see eliminations and miscellaneous types of separations)
- AR 601–280
- AR 635–200
- AR 140–10
- National Guard Regulation (NGR) (AR) 600–5
- NGR 600–101
- NGR 600–200
- NGR 635–100