R 071615Z SEP 12

ALCOAST 398/12
COMDTNOTE 1020
SUBJ: PROMULGATION OF THE NEW WEIGHT AND BODY FAT STANDARDS PROGRAM
MANUAL, COMDTINST M1020.8 (SERIES)
A. COAST GUARD WEIGHT AND BODY FAT STANDARDS PROGRAM MANUAL,
COMDTINST M1020.8 (SERIES)
B. COAST GUARD HEALTH PROMOTION MANUAL, COMDTINST M6200.1 (SERIES)
1.  This ALCOAST announces the release of the revised Ref (A).  All
previously announced screening weights and maximum body fat
percentages remain in effect.  Significant changes include:
       a. Weight probation begins immediately upon a non-compliant
weigh-in.  This change will take effect beginning with the October
2012 semiannual weigh-ins.  Non-compliant members will still receive
a command weight referral and have 30 days to complete medical
screening to ensure no underlying condition exists to prevent weight
loss.
       b. Alternative body fat measurements (e.g. calipers, full body
immersion) are no longer authorized.  The only authorized method of
measuring body fat is the use of tension tape.  Personnel may
continue to submit waiver requests to CG PSC until 30 Sep 2012,
however all waivers will expire on 1 May 2013.  No new waivers will
be approved after that date.
       c. Specifics regarding physical fitness requirements while on
weight probation are removed and will be included in the next
revision of Ref (B).  Members placed on probation must continue to
complete a Personal Fitness Plan (CG 6049) and follow the guidance of
their Unit Health Promotion Coordinator (UHPC) until updated guidance
is published.
       d. Personnel are required to weigh-in 30 days prior to a PCS
transfer.
       e. Additional guidance for resident training courses has been
added.
       f. Commanding officers (COs) and officers in charge (OICs) are
no longer authorized to grant a mid-probation abeyance of up to 30
days.  However COs/OICs may extend probation by up to 30 days for
members found not compliant at the end of the probation period.
2.  Additional information including frequently asked questions,
summary of changes, and photographic examples are available on the
COMDT (CG-1221) Website:
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg1/cg122/PolicyStandards/default.asp.
3.  No paper distribution will be made of this new manual.  The
manual is available at:
http://cgweb.comdt.uscg.mil/cgdirectives/welcome.htm.
4.  Abeyance and exemption questions and concerns should be forwarded
to CG-PSC (psd-fs), CWO Antonio Varner, (202) 493-1924, or CWO Dave
Washburn, (202) 493-1927.
5.  Commands can direct unresolved policy questions to COMDT
(CG-1221), email: HQS-PolicyandStandards(at)uscg.mil.
6.  Released by RADM Steven E. Day, Acting Director of Reserve and
Military Personnel.
7.  Internet release authorized.