What is the primary role of the first sergeant or supervisor under AR 600-9?

• A. To ensure compliance, support counseling, and enforce remediation plans at the unit level.
• B. To provide medical exemptions for all soldiers.
• C. To conduct all unit-wide fitness training sessions regardless of status.
• D. To discipline soldiers without counseling or remediation.

Answer: (A)

Under AR 600-9, the first sergeant or supervisor is responsible for leading the unit’s body composition program by ensuring soldiers meet standards, providing counseling, and overseeing remediation plans at the unit level. This means they talk with soldiers who don’t meet the standard, help set a practical plan with clear goals and timelines, monitor progress, and coordinate with nutrition, fitness, and medical resources as needed to help the soldier return to standard. Discipline and corrective actions follow only after proper counseling and documented remediation, not in lieu of counseling. This emphasis on counseling and structured remediation distinguishes it from broader or unrelated duties suggested by the other options.