Management Advisory: Army’s Future Soldier Preparatory Course Places Trainees at Increased Risk of Adverse Health Effects

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Date Issued

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Submitting OIG

Department of Defense OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Department of Defense

Report Number

DODIG-2025-069

Report Type

Inspection / Evaluation

Agency Wide

Yes

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Report updated under NDAA 5274

Open Recommendations

This report has 4 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
D-2025-2069-D0DIEM-0001-0001.a	No	$0	$0
Rec 1.a: The DoD OIG recommended that the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs), in coordination with the Commanding General of the Army Training and Doctrine Command conduct a review to determine how trainees entered the Assessment of Recruit Motivation and Strength 2.0 pilot program above the allowable initial entry body fat composition standards.
D-2025-2069-D0DIEM-0001-0001.b	No	$0	$0
Rec. 1.b: The DoD OIG recommended that the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs), in coordination with the Commanding General of the Army Training and Doctrine Command develop and implement procedures to ensure the applicants entering the Assessment of Recruit Motivation and Strength 2.0 pilot program meet the authorized body fat percentages.
D-2025-2069-D0DIEM-0001-0002.a	No	$0	$0
Rec. 2.a: The DoD OIG recommended that the Commanding General of the Army Training and Doctrine Command, in coordination with the Commanding General of the Army Training Center and Fort Jackson, review resourcing deficiencies within the medical resources dedicated to the Assessment of Recruit Motivation and Strength 2.0 pilot program to develop and implement a plan to meet the medical service requirements for the program.
D-2025-2069-D0DIEM-0001-0002.b	No	$0	$0
Rec. 2.b: The DoD OIG recommended that the Commanding General of the Army Training and Doctrine Command, in coordination with the Commanding General of the Army Training Center and Fort Jackson, review resourcing deficiencies within the medical resources dedicated to the Assessment of Recruit Motivation and Strength 2.0 pilot program to develop and implement a plan to manage the number of Assessment of Recruit Motivation and Strength 2.0 pilot program trainees based on the availability of medical resources.