Posted on May 20, 2014
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You have a Soldier who comes in under the Army's minimum weight for their age and height. What do you do? Do you flag them? Do you counsel them? Do you add rocks to their pockets and step on the scale? (I do not recommend the last one).

What would you do? What should you do? What does the regulations state?
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We had to weigh in every week. I was six pounds over minimum. The first Sgt told me he would put some weight on me. Gave me a midnight chow pass to eat a second supper every day and ordered me to drink at least two beers a day. I faithfully followed his orders and ate the second supper every night. Weighed in the following week losing 5 of those six pounds. Sometimes things just don't work as planned.

He took back my chow pass!
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CPT Jacob Swartout
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CPT M, in my unit we have one that is 94 lbs. He is on double rations and can't seem to gain an ounce. I think a 10 mile an hour gust wind can knock him over. He can't eat much either and we really can't force him to eat like others do. Kid is so tiny. Like barely 5 ft tall. Counseling won't help him on this matter.
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Did you consult a nutritionist?
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CPT Jacob Swartout
CPT Jacob Swartout
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I check his file tomorrow. I just came aboard and saw him on a list of double rations. I will ask my 1SG about him tomorrow.
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LT Jessica Kellogg
LT Jessica Kellogg
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In that case, I'd make sure there isn't a medical reason why he can't gain weight.
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I have a soldier that is in this situation. How do I get him on double rations? Is that only for Basic and AIT soldiers or can you assign double rations to a permanent party soldier?
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I remember encountering a few of these individuals back in Basic Training. They were put on double rations and the Drill Sergeants watched them like hawks to ensure they ate everything. Nutrition counseling to make sure they are eating well and evaluating their PT program may be called for. They would qualify for "special population" as they may need extra attention to put on weight and build mass. Many people that are that underweight are "skinny-fat" and can barely pass the APFT standards.
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