The Big 5! These are important issues today that deal with Medical Readiness. Find out the latest information about these hot topics and also find helpful tools and resources dealing with Medical Readiness and The Big 5!

The Big 5 of Medical Readiness are:
      1. Dental Health
      2. Behavioral Health
      3. Weight Management
      4. Injury Prevention
      5. Tobacco Cessation


Weight management and physical fitness are an individual responsibility for all Soldiers regardless of component (AR 600-9). This is truly the case for reserve component (RC) Soldiers whose collective training periods are spread throughout the training year. The HITS portal opens the door to U.S. Army and other government resources that can help you manage your weight and maintain physical fitness. Assess yourself! Click here and log in to use the interactive Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) calculator and others including the optimal weight, body mass index, and target heart rate calculators!


Army Weight Control Program (AWCP)
The Army Weight Control Program (AWCP), AR 600-9, insures all personnel are able to meet the physical demands of their duties under combat conditions, and present a trim and fit military appearance at all times. For more information, click on these available resources:
      Deputy Chief of Staff, Army G-1
      AR 600-9, The Army Weight Control Program, (10 Jun 87)
Resources:
http://www.hooah4health.com/body/default.htm
http://www.hooah4health.com/4you/healthyresolutions/default.htm