Low BMI Remedial

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Hi everyone,

My status was just updated from under review to Remedial requested. My Remedial is for low BMI. I was wondering if anyone has gone through that Remedial. Also, how does the Remedial process work in general?

Thanks.
 
AaronScott said:
Hi everyone,

My status was just updated from under review to Remedial requested. My Remedial is for low BMI. I was wondering if anyone has gone through that Remedial. Also, how does the Remedial process work in general?

Thanks.
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Sorry, I don't have an answer but I'm just wondering what your BMI was. What do they consider to be too low?
 
I am 6'0" and 135lbs. Putting that into a BMI calculator on google gets 17.6, but I don't know if DODMERB's calculations are the same. Hope that helps.
 
Army's minimum weight standard for someone 72" tall is 140 pounds. They will do a tape test, where they measure your neck and abdominal circumference and your height. Using those measurements a BMI is calculated.
Here is the form http://www.apd.army.mil/pub/eforms/pdf/a5500.pdf and here is a calculator (although from 2011) http://www.calculator.net/army-body-fat-calculator.html I would reccomend you do the test to see if you are going to pass. If you pass the remedial you will be qualified. If you do not you will be DQ and your file could be reviewed for a waiver. Here is a flow chart on the remedial - waiver process https://dodmerb.tricare.osd.mil/Content/MedicalWaiverConsideration.pdf
 
Hi,

Thanks for the reply. On the website it says "Provide note from private physician documenting no history of eating, endocrine, or genetic disorder." Is there a possibility that that is all I will have to do for the time being?
 
So you your remedial request is for low BMI and they have asked for a note from your doctor that says "Provide note from private physician documenting no history of eating, endocrine, or genetic disorder." If that is what they have asked for that is exactly what I would do. You may still get DQ for being below the minimum weight and the note is to add documentation to your file to make a waiver easier. From USNA "Obesity will not be waived. If you exceed the body fat percentage standard on Induction Day, you may be denied admission to enter the Academy" So they treat obesity seriously, but, more lenient for being underweight.

Any way you can add an additional 5 pounds? Heavy combat boots lol. You could possibly get re-weighed and height measured to see if you could meet the standard. Long shot if that would work.
 
Well, I was weighed in my everyday clothes. If I had a heavier belt and deep pockets...

I haven't received a package from DODMERB but that is the message that appears beside my remedial code.

Anyone have any tips on how to gain weight? And do it really, really fast?
 
I didn't see anything about the Army's minimum BMI. Does anyone happen to know if 5% is acceptable? I did the tape test and that is what the calculator that was posted gave me.
 
AaronScott said:
Well, I was weighed in my everyday clothes. If I had a heavier belt and deep pockets...

I haven't received a package from DODMERB but that is the message that appears beside my remedial code.

Anyone have any tips on how to gain weight? And do it really, really fast?
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There are weight gainer protein powders on the market. One in the morning and one before bed as well as an increased caloric intake - but keep it healthy not junk. Grains, proteins, smoothies.
 
During Cadet basic training at West Point, some of the cadets are ordered to gain weight. Those cadets are basically required to eat lots of peanut butter in addition to the regular meal. And energy bars. So basically, they eat a normal diet and then *add* high calorie foods to it - but healthy options and not junk.
 
Does anyone know if they may cut me some slack during my first semester? I won't be contracted and won't be on a scholarship. Just during my one trial semester.
 
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