a.
Personnel who exceed the body fat standard in appendix B will not be allowed to reenlist or extend their enlistment.
b.
Exceptions to policy for RA personnel (including RC personnel on active duty) are prescribed in this subparagraph.
For Soldiers who are otherwise physically fit and have performed their duties in a satisfactory manner, the commander exercising General Court-Martial Convening Authority (GCMCA) or the first general officer in the Soldier’s normal chain of command (whichever is in the most direct line to the Soldier) may approve the following exceptions to policy:
(1) Extension of Enlistment
Extension of enlistment may be authorized for personnel who meet one of the following criteria:
(a)
Individuals who have a temporary medical condition that directly precludes loss of weight or body fat.
In such cases, the type of ongoing treatment will be documented and the extension will be for the minimum time necessary to correct the condition and achieve the required weight or body fat loss.
(b)
Pregnant Soldiers who are otherwise fully qualified for reenlistment, including those with an approved exception to policy, but who exceed acceptable standards prescribed in this regulation, will be extended for the minimum period that will allow birth of the child, plus 7 months.
A clearance from the doctor that the Soldier is medically fit to participate in the ABCP is required.
Authority, which will be cited on DA Form 1695 (Oath of Extension of Enlistment), is AR 601–280 (see determination of qualifications).
On completion of the period of extension, the Soldier will be reevaluated under paragraph 3–15.
(2) Exceptions to Policy for Reenlistment and/or Extension
Exceptions to policy allowing reenlistment and/or extension of enlistment are authorized only in cases where medically documented conditions (see para 3–11) preclude attainment of required standards.
(a)
All requests for extension of enlistment for ARNG and USAR (troop program unit and IRR) personnel not on active duty will be processed under:
- NGR 600–200, or
- AR 140–111 (see extending enlistment or reenlistment agreements),
as appropriate.
(b)
Requests for exceptions to policy will be forwarded through the chain of command, with the commander’s personal recommendation and appropriate comment at each level to:
Deputy Chief of Staff, G–1 (DAPE–HR)
300 Army Pentagon
Washington, DC 20310–0300
for final determination.
As a minimum, requests will include:
- The physician’s evaluation.
- A record of progress in the ABCP.
- Current height and weight.
- Current body fat assessment results.
- Years of active Federal service.
- Other pertinent information.
c.
Soldiers who have completed a minimum of 18 years of active Federal service may, if otherwise eligible, be extended for the minimum time required to complete 20 years active Federal service.
Retirement must be accomplished no later than the last day of the month in which the Soldier attains retirement eligibility.
Application for retirement will be submitted at the time extension is authorized.
Approval and/or disapproval authority is outlined in AR 601–280.
d.
USAR Soldiers who have completed a minimum of 18 years of qualifying service for retired pay at age 60 may be extended for the minimum time required to complete 20 years qualifying service.
Approval and/or disapproval authority is outlined in AR 140–111.
Transfer to the IRR, Retired Reserve, or discharge will be accomplished at the end of the retirement year in which the Soldier attains the 20 qualifying years.
e.
ARNG Soldiers who have completed a minimum of 18 years qualifying service for retired pay at age 60 may be extended for the minimum time required to complete 20 years qualifying service by the State Adjutant General.
Disapproval authority is the Secretary of the Army as outlined in AR 140–111.
Transfer to the IRR, Retired Reserve, or discharge will be accomplished at the end of the retired year in which the Soldier attains the 20 qualifying years.