AR 600-63 — Army Health Promotion
AR 600-63 governs policies and responsibilities for the Army Health Promotion Program, including health, wellness, and prevention efforts.
- Publication number: AR 600-63
- Title: ARMY HEALTH PROMOTION
- Date: 04/15/2026
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 600-63 on armypubs.army.mil
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AR 600-63 addresses health promotion, healthy behavior, physical and spiritual fitness, environmental health, and Survivor Outreach Services. It requires community-level programs, health assessments, preventive interventions, and tobacco-use controls.
Topics covered
- Community Health Promotion Program
- Healthy behavior
- Physical health and wellness
- Spiritual fitness
- Environmental health
- Tobacco-use controls
- Survivor Outreach Services
Questions and answers
Who establishes and presides over the Community Health Promotion Council?
The senior commander will establish and preside over the CHPC. (paragraph 2-1)
What physical fitness components are related to Soldier performance?
Critical components of physical fitness related to Soldier performance are muscular strength and endurance; aerobic and anaerobic conditioning and endurance; mobility (agility, balance, coordination, flexibility, posture, power, speed, and stability); body composition; and a healthy lifestyle. (paragraph 2-2)
Where is tobacco use prohibited?
Tobacco use is prohibited in all DA-occupied workplaces except for designated smoking areas. (paragraph 7-3)
Are tobacco products allowed in military vehicles and aircraft?
Use of all tobacco products is prohibited in all military vehicles and aircraft, and in all official vans and buses. (paragraph 7-3)
How long are Survivor Outreach Services available?
SOS services are available to all survivors and are available until the survivor desires to discontinue services. (paragraph 8-2)