Morale, Welfare, and Recreation
Civilian Physical Fitness Training Program

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Summary. This circular prescribes policies and procedures governing the Civilian Physical Fitness Training Program.

Applicability. This circular applies to all individuals who participate in the Civilian Physical Fitness Training Program.

Suggested improvements. The proponent of this circular is the Directorate of Community and Family Activities. Send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) through channels to Commander, Fort Monroe, ATTN: ATZG-PA-CR, Fort Monroe, VA 23651-1106. Suggested improvements may also be submitted using DA Form 1045 (Army Ideas for Excellence Program (AIEP) Proposal).

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Contents
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Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Program description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..4-1
Eligibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-1
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
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1-1. Purpose. To provide policies and procedures for entrance into the Civilian Physical Fitness Training Program at Fort Monroe and establishes controls for their participation in the program.

2-1. References.
a. AR 600-63, Army Health Promotion.
b. DD Form 1556, Request, Authorization Agreement, Certification of Training and Reimbursement.

3-1. Responsibilities. The Fitness and Wellness Program Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of this circular, the overall management and control of program operations.

4-1. Program description.
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Civilians employed by the Army are encouraged to engage in a regular program of exercise and other positive health habits.
b. Commanders may approve up to 3 hours excused absence per week to allow employees to participate in command sponsored formal exercise training. This training will include participant evaluation, both pre-program and post program, continuous monitoring during the program, exercise, and nutritional education. These activities must be an integral part of a total fitness program and time-limited that is up to six months in duration.
c. While formal physical fitness programs may be repeated from time to time, employees will not normally be granted excused absence for physical exercise training once they have already received such training. This grant is intended to be limited to one time only. It does not apply to other training or professional development.
d. Beyond these situations, work schedules should be adjusted to permit training and exercise where possible, and consistent with workload mission.

5-1. Eligibility. Department of Defense civilian employees who have met the following:
a. Completed a recent Health Risk Appraisal.
b. Completed a recent Micro-fit Fitness Assessment.
c. Submitted a DD Form 1556 to the Fitness and Wellness Program Coordinator.

6-1. Administration. The Fitness and Wellness Program Coordinator will instruct, advise, and provide a sound individualized fitness program, which will be documented in tri-weekly sessions utilizing the Fitlinxx Exercise log program.

*FM Circular 215-00-1

JANICE C. KELLIHAN
Post-Administrative Officer




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