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DECISION BRIEF

Chosen Company 1-13

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CAV1st Armored Division

3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team

Fort Bliss, TX

1SG BALLESTEROS01 September 2010

FOUO / UNCLASSIFIED 1


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PROBLEM STATEMENT

Our unit does not have a

Weight Control Program



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RECOMMENDATION

It is my recommendation that we implement a weight

control program that promotes healthy and physical fit

Soldiers in the company.



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REFERENCES

ALCARAT 248/2010 THE ARMY WEIGHT CONTROL

PROGRAM DATED 17 AUGUST 2010

AR 600-9



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FACTS

(positive)

Primary objective

Military appearance / Lack of personal appearance

Army Weight Control Programs are mandatory

Semi-annually

Unit will be inspected during OCIE / SAV



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FACTS

(negative)

Time consuming

OPTEMPO too high

Field vs. Garrison soldier

Strict adherence to guidelines must be enforced to be

effective



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ASSUMPTIONS

Many feel that Command inspections are used todegrade or provide negative feedback to units

Field Soldier vs. Garrison Solder

Leaders feel that if there are too many Soldiers in the

overweight program, it is a direct reflection of a

command not doing enough physical training



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COURSE OF ACTION

#1

Implement an Army Weight Control Program according to

AR 600-9

Will be in compliance with Army, Brigade, and Squadronstandards

Develop and educate leaders and soldiers on the program

Have the Master Fitness trainer for the company develop a

physical fitness regimen solely for overweight personal so

they can lose weight



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COURSE OF ACTION

#2

Do not implement any Army Weight Control Program

and continue to foster an environment where Soldiers

dont have any self-discipline, personal goals, or not

being physically fit.

No special pop physical training

No leader involvement



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COURSE OF ACTION

#3

Start an Army Weight Control Program in the company

Dont keep any records or enforce any standards in

accordance with AR 600-9

Just keep a book for inspections purpose only



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ANALYSIS

COURSE OF ACTION #1

Advantages

The implementation of the AWCP will be in compliance

with Army standards We can identify Soldiers who need help and find the

necessary ways to help them

Chapter Soldiers who do not meet and maintain

standardsDisadvantages

Time consuming to get appointments



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COURSE OF ACTION #2

Advantages

We can put more effort into other programs and projects

in the company

Dont have to worry about appointments

Disadvantages We wont be supporting higher headquarters and will fail

OCIE and SAV inspections

FOUO / UNCLASSIFIED

ANALYSIS

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COURSE OF ACTION #3

Advantages

Start a program according to Army standards

Disadvantages

Command team compromising values

Leaders wouldnt have any ownership of Soldiers

Soldiers will still continue to get fat

FOUO / UNCLASSIFIED

ANALYSIS

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FOUO / UNCLASSIFIED

COMPARISION

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Courses of Action

COA #1

COA #2

COA #3


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It is my recommendation that course of action #1 is the

best course to execute. This will meet all standards

from higher headquarters, Soldiers will be able to

physically endure their duties during combat

operations, and develop proper plans of action with

the help from their leaders to succeed and get off the

program.

FOUO / UNCLASSIFIED

CONCLUSION

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QUESTIONS



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RECOMMENDATION

It is my recommendation that we implement a weight

control program that promotes healthy and physical fit

Soldiers in the company.



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Request a decision on which course of

action you would like to implement sir?


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