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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
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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
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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
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ANALYSIS
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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.
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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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