DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT OF MIDSHIPMEN
U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY
101 BUCHANAN ROAD
ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND 21402-5100 COMDTMIDNINST 6110.3A
PE
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COMMANDANT OF MIDSHIPMEN INSTRUCTION 6110.3A
From:
Commandant of Midshipmen
Subj:
PHYSICAL EDUCATION REMEDIATION ATTENDANCE POLICY
Ref:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Encl:
(1) Battalion Officer LOI for Midshipman Over BCA Standards
(2) Battalion Officer LOI for Midshipman Under BCA Standards
PE DEPT-COMDTMIDN 1610, Memo of Agreement
DIRATHINST 6110.2C
COMDTMIDNNOTE 1710
COMDTMIDNINST 5400.6Q
1. Purpose. To promulgate policy regarding physical education deficiencies
and attendance at Physical Education (PE) Remediation Programs.
2.
Cancellation.
COMDTMIDINST 6110.3
3. Background. Physical readiness is a key component of the United States
Naval Academy’s mission to “develop Midshipmen morally, mentally, and
physically.” Midshipmen who have PE deficiencies shall seek remediation as
soon as possible, subject to the guidelines provided in the policy below.
4.
Responsibilities
a. Physical Education Liaison Officer (PELO). The PELO shall act as
the primary point of contact and information conduit between the
Commandant’s staff and the Athletic Director’s staff and provide oversight
to the Commandant’s PE remediation attendance policy in accordance with
reference (a).
b. Battalion Fitness Leaders (BFL). The Commandant shall appoint one
Fitness Leader per Battalion who shall report to the PELO. The Battalion
Fitness Leaders shall conduct the Body Composition Assessment (BCA)
procedure (taping), during reform and official PFA weigh-ins per
reference (b). The PE Marking Officer shall designate a PE staff member to
conduct BCAs for team PFAs in accordance with reference (b).
c. Company Officers (CO)/Senior Enlisted Leaders (SEL). COs/SELs shall
conduct height/weight measurements during reform and official PFA weigh-ins
per reference (b).
d. Midshipmen. Midshipmen shall know their PE status at all times.
Those Midshipmen with PE deficiencies shall follow the policy contained
within this instruction and seek remediation for PE deficiencies as soon as
possible.
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5.
Policy
a. Course Deficiencies. It is the responsibility of the Midshipmen
with PE course deficiencies to contact their course instructor to schedule
remediation. For swimming course deficiencies, see paragraph 5b. For PFA
deficiencies, see paragraph 5c.
(1) Contact with course instructor to schedule remediation must be
completed by the end of the fourth week of the following semester or
within 30 days of the end of the course for half semester courses.
(2) Varsity and Club A athletes who have PE participation exemptions
per reference (c) are exempt from this requirement only for the duration of
the exemption. This applies only to those courses for which the exemption
specifies and only for the exemption period. Following the expiration of
the exemption, Varsity and Club A athletes have 30 working days to contact
their PE instructor to arrange for remediation.
b. Swim Course Failures. Midshipmen with swim course deficiencies
are required to attend the PE Swim Remediation Program unless
participation is temporarily excused in accordance with reference (c).
(1) All sessions are mandatory unless the Midshipman has a
valid excusal per references (c) and (d).
(2) Midshipmen with a valid medical waiver shall participate
within the limits of the medical condition which shall be stated on the
waiver.
c. Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) Failures. Midshipmen who fail
either the BCA or PRT element of the PFA shall participate in the PE PT
Remediation Program unless participation is temporarily excused in
accordance with reference (c). For BCA failures, see paragraph 5c(4)(a).
For PRT failures, see paragraph 5c(4)(b).
(1) All sessions are mandatory unless the Midshipman has a valid
excusal per references (c) and (d).
(2) Midshipmen with a valid medical waiver who are PFA failures
shall also participate in the PE PT Remediation Program within the limits
of their medical condition which shall be stated on their waiver.
(3) Unless medically waived, Midshipmen must take a weekly
remediation PFA (or PRT), as applicable, until they pass. Midshipmen may
be released from the PE PT Remediation Program when they meet the below
remediation requirements.
(4) Company Officers may elect to require a Midshipman that does
not meet any of the above qualifications to participate in the PE PT
Remediation Program for documented poor PFA history and performance. This
participation would be directed to assist Midshipmen who have a poor track
record of meeting standards only with individual workouts.
(a) BCA Failures. Midshipmen shall attend the PE PT
Remediation Program. First time BCA failures shall attend the PE PT
Remediation program until they pass a weekly administered PFA (BCA and
PRT). Midshipmen with two or more official BCA or PRT failures shall
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attend the PE PT remediation program until they pass the next official
(semester) PFA.
(b) PRT Failures. Midshipmen shall attend the PE PT
Remediation Program. First time PRT failures shall attend the PT
Remediation Program until they pass a weekly administered PRT. Midshipmen
with two or more PRT or BCA failures shall attend the PE PT Remediation
Program until they pass the next official (semester) PFA.
d. PE PT Remediation Program and PE Remediation Swim Program
attendance records will be maintained by the PE Department, and
communicated to the Commandant’s office via the PELO who shall indicate
present or absent only. Company Physical Mission Officers (PMO) shall
monitor remedial swim and PT attendance records daily and document excused
absences per the Midshipmen Table of Priorities in reference (d).
Midshipmen with Unauthorized Absences from PE Remedial Programs will be
held accountable via the Conduct System.
e. Midshipmen who are PE incomplete without a waiver in PE courses or
who are PFA failures are at risk of losing their Spring Break, Summer, or
Intercessional leave periods in order to be provided the opportunity to
remediate. Additionally, Midshipmen with PE deficiencies shall lose
privileges per reference (d). 6. Reform Weigh In
a. All Midshipmen who have not completed the current semester’s PFA
will participate in a weigh in during the August and January reform
periods as a proactive measure to identify those Midshipmen at risk of
failing the BCA element of the semester’s PFA. This weigh-in is separate
and distinct from the PFA weigh-in for that semester. Per reference (b),
COs/SELs will measure height/weight and BFLs will conduct BCA
measurements, if required. BCAs shall be conducted on the same day as a
Midshipman’s height/weight measurement. COs/SELs shall enter Midshipmen
weigh in data in the Midshipmen Information System (MIDS) no later than
the first day of classes.
b. COs/SELs shall assign Midshipmen over BCA standards per reference (b)
to the PE PT Remediation Program until they pass the next Official (semester)
PFA. COs/SELs shall notify the PELO of those Midshipmen over BCA standards
at Reform.
c. Midshipmen whose BCA is over PFA standards at reform shall not
lose any privileges (unless a PFA failure from the previous semester and
previous deficiencies cause them to be PE deficient).
d. COs/SELs may assign Midshipmen who are within BCA standards at the
reform weigh in but possess a history of PFA failures to the PE PT
Remedial Program as a proactive measure to ensure a Midshipman’s success
on the next official PFA.
7.
Midshipmen Over and Under BCA Standards
a. COs/SELs shall ensure Midshipmen whom are over BCA standards and
under BCA standards per reference (b) during the reform or official PFA
weigh in are reported to the PELO and issued a Battalion Officer Letter of
Instruction per enclosure (1) or (2), as applicable. COs/SELs shall track
Letter of Instruction progress and completion of their Midshipmen that are
over or under BCA standards.
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b.
In addition to the direction in paragraph 5c .
over BCA standards shall adhere to the following:
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Midshipmen who are
(1) Over Standards.
Attend a Nutritional and Behavioral
Strategies for Weight Loss Class scheduled by the MDC and report to
Brigade Medical for medical evaluation.
(2) Under Standards. Report to the Director of Human Performance
Lab for BCA using the Bod-Pod, report to Brigade Medical for medical
evaluation, and report to the Midshipmen Development Center for
evaluation.
Following this review, the Eating Disorder Treatment Team,
consisting of the BM0 1 MDC or MFSD Dietician, MDC Psychologist, and
Director of the Human Performance Lab, will make a recommendation to the
Midshipmen's Chain of Command for any additional actions.
c. A Midshipman who is over or under BCA standards shall receive a
Battalion Officer Letter of Instruction, per enclosure (1) and (2),
following their first weigh-in (reform or official PFA) that he or she
weighs in over or under BCA standards . The Letter of Instruction shall be
enforced for the remainder of the Academic Year. Midshipmen who weigh-in
over or under BCA standards the following Academic Year will receive an
additional Battalion Officer LOI.
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R. L . SHEA
By direction
Distribution:
Non-Mids (Electronically)
Brigade (Electronically)
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BATTALION OFFICER LETTER OF INSTRUCTION (LOI) FOR MIDSHIPMEN OVER BCA STANDARDS
From:
To:
Date: __________
_______________________ Battalion Officer
Midshipman _____________________ Class _____, Alpha # _____
Subj:
OVER BCA STANDARDS LETTER OF INSTRUCTION
Ref:
(a) DIRATHINST 6110.2C
(b) COMDTMIDNINST 6110.3A
1. Per reference (a), on _________ you failed to meet the United States Naval Academy’s
height/weight and body fat standards.
2.
You are hereby ordered to complete the following:
a. You are directed to achieve weight loss at the rate of two pounds/week until you
achieve USNA standards. This rate of weight loss is considered medically safe and
effective for long-term health.
b. You shall meet with your Company Officer monthly (or more frequently, as
required) to ensure that you are progressing in this manner and completing all
requirements listed below. Your Company Officer is directed to notify me at least
monthly if you are not making adequate progress in accordance with these guidelines.
3. In addition to the requirements in reference (b), you are required to complete the
following actions in order to assist you in achieving success:
a.
Report to Brigade Medical for medical evaluation.
b. Attend a class on Nutritional and Behavioral Strategies for Weight Loss at the
location and time promulgated by the MDC. If you fail to make adequate progress after
one month of being over BCA standards, your Company Officer will refer you for an
individual evaluation by the MDC or MFSD Dietitian.
4. Should you require additional assistance, or if any factors whatsoever develop that
hinder your ability to meet BCA standards, you are directed to inform me immediately via
your chain of command. You are encouraged to seek support from any of the above
referenced services beyond that which is required.
5. You shall report completion of the requirements directed in this LOI to me via your
Company Officer.
6. Failure to meet BCA standards in the manner specified above may result in further
administrative or disciplinary actions, including a recommendation for disenrollment
from USNA.
__________________________________
(Signature of Battalion Officer)
Acknowledged:
_________________________________________
(Signature of Midshipman)
________
(Date)
Witnessed:
_________________________________________
(Signature of Company Officer)
________
(Date)
Copy to:
PE Liaison Officer
Company Officer
Enclosure (1)
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BATTALION OFFICER LETTER OF INSTRUCTION (LOI) FOR MIDSHIPMEN UNDER BCA STANDARDS
Date: __________
From:
To:
____________________ Battalion Officer
Midshipman ___________________ Class _____, Alpha # ________
Subj:
UNDER BCA STANDARDS LETTER OF INSTRUCTION
Ref:
(a) DIRATHINST 6110.2C
1. Per reference (a), on ___________ you failed to meet the United States Naval
Academy’s height/weight standard.
2.
You are hereby ordered to complete the following:
a. Report to the Director of Human Performance Lab for a BCA using the Bod-Pod
(first stop).
b.
Report to Brigade Medical for medical evaluation.
c.
Report to MDC or MFSD Dietitian for evaluation.
3. Following your evaluation, the Eating Disorder Treatment Team will provide a
recommendation of any additional requirements for you beyond the direction contained
within this LOI.
4. You shall report completion of the requirements directed within this LOI to me via
your Company Officer.
5. Failure to complete the above direction in the manner I have specified may result in
administrative or disciplinary actions.
___________________________________
(Signature of Battalion Officer
Acknowledged:
_________________________________________
(Signature of Midshipman)
________
(Date)
Witnessed:
_________________________________________
(Signature of Company Officer)
________
(Date)
Copy to:
PE Liaison Officer
Company Officer
Enclosure (2)
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