Who has the authority to authorize remediation under AR 600-9?

• A. The platoon sergeant.
• B. The medical officer.
• C. The commander.
• D. The unit clerk.

Answer: (C)

Remediation under AR 600-9 is a command-directed action tied to unit readiness. The commander is responsible for enforcing the Army Body Composition Program and for making the formal decisions about initiating, guiding, and approving remediation steps. This includes setting timelines, approving nutrition or fitness actions, and determining follow-on actions if standards aren’t met. The medical officer may assess health conditions and provide medical input or exemptions, but the authority to authorize the remediation itself rests with the commander. While a platoon sergeant can counsel and supervise daily efforts, and a unit clerk handles paperwork, neither has the authority to authorize remediation actions that affect a Soldier’s status.