The following is required when a Soldier is determined to exceed the body fat standard (see table 3–1):
a. Notification Counseling.
In accordance with AR 600–8–2, the commander has until the final unit training assembly of that weekend’s multiple unit training assembly (MUTA) to Flag the Soldier using DA Form 268.
Soldiers will be counseled regarding the initiation of the DA Form 268 prior to the conclusion of the first training period following the date the flagging action was initiated in accordance with AR 600–8–2.
The effective date of the flagging action is the date the Soldier is found to be noncompliant.
During this notification counseling, Soldiers will be advised they—
(1)
Have a DA Form 268 placed on their record to suspend favorable personnel actions.
Some of the ramifications of the flagging action include:
(a)
Are nonpromotable (to the extent such nonpromotion is permitted by law).
(b)
Will not be assigned to command, command sergeant major, or first sergeant positions.
(c)
In accordance with AR 350–1, are not authorized to attend military schools and institutional training courses.
(2)
Are enrolled in the ABCP effective immediately.
While enrolled they—
(a)
Within 14 days of enrollment, must read the USAPHC TG 358 at:
https://phc.amedd.army.mil/phc%20resource%20library/usaphc_tg_358_army_weight_management_guide.pdf
An appointment with a dietitian is optional and at the Soldier’s own expense.
(b)
Must complete and return their Soldier Action Plan (refer to para 3–7b) to the commander prior to the conclusion of the first training period after being notified of enrollment in the ABCP.
(c)
Must participate in unit monthly ABCP assessments to document their progress.
(d)
Must meet the body fat standard in order to be released from the ABCP.
(e)
May request AWC evaluation if service is available in geographical location.
The evaluation may include:
- Height/weight measurement
- Body composition analysis
- Metabolic testing
(f)
May request a medical examination if there is reason to believe that there is an underlying medical condition that may directly contribute to weight gain or prevent weight or body fat loss.
This exam is at the Soldier’s own expense.
(3)
Must acknowledge enrollment in the ABCP by memorandum to the commander (see fig 3–3) no later than the following MUTA after the notification of enrollment.
b. Soldier Action Plan.
At the next scheduled MUTA following ABCP enrollment notification counseling, Soldiers will respond to the commander with a Soldier Action Plan confirming that they have read USAPHC TG 358.
Soldiers have the option to modify their plan while enrolled in the ABCP (for example, a Soldier may initially opt to follow a commercial weight loss program, but then 2 months later decide to enroll in a no-cost internet-based program).
A sample Soldier Action Plan is at figure 3–4.
c. Nutrition Counseling.
This is optional at the Soldier’s own expense.
Table 3–1
Summary of Army Body Composition Program-related actions, counseling, and evaluations—Continued
| Action, counseling, and/or evaluation | Who | Requirement | Timing | |
| RA and RC on active duty | RC not on active duty | |||
| Flagging action (DA Form 268) | Commander | Mandatory | 3 working days (after Sol-dier determined to exceed body fat standard) | Before end of MUTA in which Soldier is deter-mined to exceed body fat |
| Notification counseling | Commander | Mandatory | 2 working days from when DA Form 268 is initiated | No later than the next MUTA after Soldier is de-termined to exceed body fat |
| Soldier acknowledgment in ABCP | Soldier | Mandatory | 2 working days (after Sol-dier receives notification counseling) | No later than the next MUTA after the notification counseling |
| Read USAPHC TG 358 | Soldier | Mandatory | 14 days (after Soldier re-ceives notification counsel-ing) | 14 days (after Soldier re-ceives notification counsel-ing) |
| Soldier weight and body fat assessment | Commander/ designee | Mandatory | Monthly | Monthly |
| Soldier Action Plan | Soldier | Mandatory | 14 days (after Soldier re-ceives notification counsel-ing) | No later than the next MUTA after the notification counseling |
| Counseling memorandum | Dietitian | Mandatory (RA and RC on ac-tive duty only) | Within first 30 days (after Soldier receives notification counseling) | Not applicable |
| Medical evaluation memoran-dum | Medical profes-sional | Optional | Upon enrollment in ABCP (Soldier or commander may request it) | Upon enrollment in ABCP (Soldier may request it) at Soldier’s own expense |
| Medical evaluation memoran-dum | Medical profes-sional | Mandatory (RA and RC on active duty only) | Soldier is pregnant prior to bar to continued service or separation ac-tions (commander must request it) | Soldier is pregnant (pro-vides documentation from health care provider) |
| Body composition analysis, metabolic testing and weight management | Army Wellness Center | Optional | Anytime (if resource if available at location) | Anytime (if resource is available at location) |