Which group of personnel are typically involved in counseling under AR 600-9?

• A. The soldier, their supervisor, and the unit's health/wellness or medical staff; often the chain of command plus medical personnel.
• B. Only the company commander and platoon sergeant.
• C. The soldier's family members.
• D. External civilian counselors with no military oversight.

Answer: (A)

Weight control counseling under AR 600-9 is a joint process that involves the Soldier, the immediate supervisor, and unit health/wellness or medical personnel. The supervisor initiates and leads the counseling, helps set expectations, and monitors progress to ensure accountability and mission readiness. Health or medical staff provide the medical assessment, nutrition and physical training guidance, and help tailor a feasible plan that supports the Soldier in meeting Army standards. This collaborative approach ensures the plan is both administratively supported and medically sound, giving the Soldier clear pathways to improvement with appropriate resources.

The other options don’t fit because counseling isn’t limited to just commanders and soldiers in isolation, nor does it rely on family members or external civilian counselors who operate without military oversight.