Readiness Insights AR 600-9 Policy Library

Army Readiness & Fitness Guides

Expert articles, policy breakdowns, and evidence-based fitness advice for military service members.

Policy Analysis

Army Directive 2026-13: The Complete Breakdown of the July 2026 WHtR Standard

Why the Pentagon rescinded Table B-1 screening tables, eliminated age and gender adjustments, and adopted the universal 0.550 Waist-to-Height Ratio.

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Taping Protocols

Step-by-Step Taping Guide: Measuring the Navel Accurately for DA Form 5500

Avoid common taping team errors. Learn proper tape placement, exhalation timing, and tension control to ensure reliable measurements.

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Physical Fitness

The Army Fitness Test (AFT): Transition From ACFT and Scoring Changes

Understanding the 5-event structure, why the Standing Power Throw was dropped, and how Combat specialties score on a sex-neutral scale.

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ABCP Guidance

ABCP Enrollment, Monthly Benchmarks, and the 180-Day Review Protection

What happens after a confirmed WHtR failure, how to demonstrate satisfactory progress (3-8 lbs/month), and administrative safeguards.

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