Defense Date
7-20-2026
Graduation Date
Winter 12-2026
Submission Type
Dissertation/Thesis
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Department
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program
School
School of Nursing
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Frank Kosnosky
Keywords
Army body composition, AR 600-9, waist-to-height ratio, military readiness, policy implementation, CFIR 2.0, Holistic Health and Fitness, Future Soldier Preparatory Course
Abstract
US Army body composition policies (AR 600-9 and recent directives) are essential for military readiness, injury prevention, and force health protection, yet implementation gaps persist, particularly with the 2026 Department of Defense (DoD)-mandated waist-to-height ratio (WHtR < 0.55) transition. This DNP project evaluated policy implementation effectiveness at Brooke Army Medical Center using the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Logic Model and CFIR 2.0 framework. Analysis of 2022–2025 de-identified administrative data and 16 stakeholder questionnaires identified ≥10 implementation gaps, including low awareness of new standards and workload impacts. The project developed 8 evidence-based recommendations and an implementation roadmap to improve compliance, optimize resources, reduce administrative burden, and strengthen military readiness.
Language
English
Recommended Citation
rizzo, michael l., "ANALYSIS OF U.S. ARMY BODY COMPOSITION POLICIES: IMPLEMENTATION EFFECTIVENESS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR POLICY ENHANCEMENT AT BROOKE ARMY MEDICAL CENTER" (2026). Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Manuscripts. 68.
https://dsc.duq.edu/dnp/68