Health Promotion
Mission Enhance the readiness of the force through the provision of health promotion programs and by providing continuous strategic policy oversight and guidance to the field that ensures the institutional strength of the Army.
What's New
- Summary of Changes to the New AR 600-63 - PDF 16.5 Kb
- ALARACT MSG: Announcement Publication AR 600-63 - PDF 11 Kb
- The length of time a civilian employee can use administrative leave to participate in a fitness program has been extended from 8 weeks to 6 months. Commanders may approve up to 3 hours excused absence per week for 6 months to allow employees to participate in command sponsored formal physical fitness programs. This program is intended as an introduction to healthy lifestyles and is limited to one time only. Afterwards, employees should be encouraged to continue their fitness programs, using a flexible work schedule where possible. What can you do to help? Contact the U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine (USACHPPM) for subject matter expertise on health promotion program assistance.