body and weight

Question 1

Submit separation packages within 30 days to

Answer 1

Commander, Personnel Service Center (CG PSC:
epm-1 for enlisted/opm-1 for officer /rpm-1 for reserve) for members who meet conditions of separation outlined in this Manual

Question 2

Record all data in Direct Access (DA) within ? working days of each weigh-in.

Answer 2

10

Question 3

when are weigh ins?

Answer 3

Semiannual (April & October).

Question 4

Members who will be away permanent duty station shall do weigh ins?

Answer 4

during the semiannual
weigh-in month should make arrangements to be screened at their PDS no more than 15 days
before the beginning of the month or 15 days after the end of the month.

Question 5

Commands shall verify a member’s compliance upon receipt of orders to the following resident
training programs:

Answer 5

Chief Petty Officer Academy (CPOACAD
Senior Enlisted Leadership Course (SELC);
Prospective Commanding Officer/Prospective Executive Officer (PCO/PXO) school;
Prospective Commanding Officer/Prospective Executive Officer (PCO/PXO) school;
Class “A” schools;

Question 6

Members in Receipt of PCS Orders. Commands shall verify members in receipt of PCS orders are
in compliance within

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30 days of departure.

Question 7

Weight Standards. The Coast Guard’s screening weight standards are based on body mass index
(BMI), a weight that corresponds with an individual’s height. In compliance with reference (a), the Coast Guard has established the BMI standard of

Answer 7

19.0 (minimum) and 27.5 (maximum), regardless of age or gender.

Question 8

a normal weight status will have a BMI between

Answer 8

18. 5 and

24. 9.

Question 9

BMI range between ? is considered overweight and a BMI over 30.0 is obese.

Answer 9

25.0 and 29.9

Question 10

Take all circumference measurements three (3) times and

record them to the

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nearest 1/2 inch.

Question 11

Body Fat Calculations.

Answer 11

Male CV = Abdomen – Neck (in inches)

Female CV = Waist + Buttocks – Neck (in inches)

Question 12

If the non-compliance was the result of a semiannual weight screening,

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it shall count as a strike for the purposes of the “three-strike rule.”

Question 13

Ineligible for Probation.

a. Members who exceed maximum allowable body fat by more than

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eight percent and maximum screening weight by over 35 pounds are ineligible for probation and will be processed for seperation.

Question 14

Members who are non-compliant for a third consecutive time within a

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14-month period are ineligible for probation and will be processed for separation.

Question 15

Probation Duration.

a. Probationary periods begin immediately upon a non-compliant weigh-in and shall not exceed

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eight months or 35 weeks.

Question 16

If the case warrants special consideration (e.g., physical injury, illness, or members who have made reasonable progress and are near compliance), the CO or OIC may

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extend the probationary period by an additional 30 days.

Question 17

Less than 30
Less than 40
Age 40 or greater

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M W
22% 32%
24% 34%
26% 36%

Question 18

what is the commandants policy on workout per week?

Answer 18

180 minutes a week moderate of vigorous physical activity

Strongly recommended- 150 min of cardio and 30 min of strength training.

Question 19

how many hours of moderate aerobic? Vigorous?

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2 hrs and 30 min or 150 min every week

75 min or 1 hr 15 min

Question 20

aerobic activity should be performed for at least?

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10 min a time throughout the week

Question 21

Muscle strength should be done?

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2 days or more per week Muscle-strengthening activities on two or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (e.g., legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms).

Question 22

Policy. In order to have an operationally physically ready workforce, and to promote general health and wellness, the following policy applies.

Answer 22

All AD and SELRES, are required to develop Personal Fitness Plans, Form CG-6049. The completed Personal Fitness Plan (PFP) must be submitted to their supervisors in the months of April and October; the most current form must be kept on file or electronically saved by the member and supervisor.

Question 23

Physical activity should produce a training effect, as measured by a medium to vigorous level of intensity.

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Because the effects of physical activity are cumulative, exercise sessions may vary in length, with a minimum of 10 minutes, in order to be beneficial.

Question 24

what if a member can’t work out?

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If a member is unable to participate in fitness enhancing activity due to medical conditions, a Duty Status from their primary care manager to their current supervisor is required.

Question 25

Policy. Healthy weight management is largely an issue of personal accountability. However, it is also the responsibility of leadership throughout the CG to support healthy weight management behaviors by, creating work environments that support healthy behavior, and lead by example.

Answer 25

To ensure healthy environments Commanding Officers will annually review the Commanding Officer’s PHA Report, and contact HSWL SC or the CG HPPM via e-mail for recommendations on how to improve the nutrition at your unit.

Question 26

who’s duty and responsibility is it to look at how the coast guard eats, ensure nutrition, annually collect data about eating trends, and establish goat of healthy eating?

Answer 26

CG 1111

Question 27

If your put on probation what website shall the OIC recommend?

Answer 27

Commanding Officers and Officers-in-Charge will direct members on weight probation to the Commandant (CG-11) Health Promotion Resources Website

Question 28

Policy. Assessing and responding to the impact of stress on crewmembers and unit readiness
is the responsibility of leaders at all levels.

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Operational Stress Control (OSC)

Green zone = (Ready) - well training and fit
Yellow zone = (Reacting) - irritable, angry, anxious
Orange zone = (Injured) -life threat
Red zone = (ill) - PTSD

Question 29

Encourage, Teach, and Support Low-Risk Guidelines for Alcohol Use. The SAP Program adopted a risk management model for alcohol consumption.

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a. There are occasions where “zero” drinks is the low-risk option; such as, when one is driving, using machinery, cleaning a weapon, pregnant, or on certain medications;
b. Consuming no more than one “standard alcoholic beverage” per hour;
c. Two standard drinks per occasion and never to exceed three;
d. Check with a health care provider to ensure it is safe to consume alcohol with prescribed medication or diagnosed medical condition.

Question 30

Health-related components of Physical Fitness.
There are five components of physical
fitness:

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1) body composition, (2) flexibility, (3) muscular strength, (4) muscular endurance, and (5) cardiorespiratory endurance.

Question 31

The American College of Sports Medicine states that moderate-intensity physical activity between 150-250 minutes per week is effective in preventing weight gain, but will provide only modest weight loss.

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Physical activity greater than 250 minutes per week is recommended for weight loss and the prevention of weight gain.

Question 32

Muscle-Strengthening Activities.

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• Muscle-strengthening activities should be performed on 2 or more days per week.
• Exercises for each muscle group should be repeated 8 to 12 times per set. As exercises become easier, increase the weight or do another set.

Question 33

Flexibility.

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• Each time you perform aerobic or strength-training activities, take an extra 10 minutes to stretch the major muscle groups.
• Hold stretches for 10 to 30 seconds and repeat each stretch 3 to 4 times.

Question 34

Weather Safety Concerns

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• The fitness testing must not to be conducted under harsh environmental conditions.
• Specifically, the test should not be conducted outdoors when wind chill is 20 degrees Fahrenheit or lower
• or when hot weather “black flag” conditions exist (wet bulb globe temperature [WBGT]) of 90 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.

Question 35

Warm-Up. The command representative must lead participants in a

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five to ten minute dynamic warm-up exercise session prior to the start of the tests. The warm up session is not designed to tire members.

Question 36

Separations rules:

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1. Fails the test by more than 35lbs or 8% (fill out form SF-600
2. Fails to show progress during probations( not showing any signs of weight loss at the halfway point)
3. fails to comply at the end of their probation
4. Third probationary period in 14 myths
5. Three consecutive failed semiannual weight ins in a 6 month period

Question 37

What will happen to a reserve member who fails weight test?

Answer 37

will be transferred to the standby reserve, Inactive status list for one year.

If the member comes within compliance within the year, then he/she can transfer back to ready reserve.

If the member does not then will be separated.

Question 38

What is the maximum AC (abdominal circumference)

Answer 38

1. Max AC for Men is 39 inches
   women is 35.5 inches
2. If person chooses to leave clothing on deduct 1 inch
3. AC measurement will not be used to calculate probation periods.

Question 39

Verbal instructions shall be read to personal before the measurement.

Answer 39

Verbal

Question 40

If a member fails the MAW and taper?

Answer 40

Member may elect to take the PFT if he or she passes then they are eligible.