ABCP AR 600-9

Question 1

What is the primary objective of the ABCP?

Answer 1

Optimal well being, performance, operational readiness, health, professional appearance

Question 2

Who is less likely to sustain injury from activity, and more likely to perform at an
optimal level?

Answer 2

Individuals with desirable body fat percentages.

Question 3

Who is responsible for meeting Body fat percentages?

Answer 3

Each Soldier

Question 4

What is the amount of time that every Soldier will be screened IAW AR 600-9?

Answer 4

Every 6 Months

Question 5

What must the Commander do when a Soldier exceeds the body fat standards?

Answer 5

Flagged and enrolled in ABCP

Question 6

What is the male and female body fat assessment worksheet?

Answer 6

DA Form 5500/ 5501

Question 7

What are the actions that are required when a Soldier is determined to be exceeding
the body fat standard?

Answer 7

1. Notification counseling.
2. Soldier Action Plan.
3. Nutrition counseling.

Question 8

How long does a Commander have to Flag the Soldier for failing to meet body fat
standards?

Answer 8

3 working days to Flag the Soldier.

Question 9

How long does a Commander have to Flag the Soldier for failing to meet body fat
standards?

Answer 9

3 working days to Flag the Soldier.

Question 10

How long does a Commander have from initiation to counsel and enroll the Soldier in
the ABCP?

Answer 10

The commander has 2 working days.

Question 11

Report to Suspend Favorable Personnel Actions (FLAG) is what form?

Answer 11

DA Form 268

Question 12

What happens if a Soldier fails to meet standards within 90 days?

Answer 12

Commanders will initiate separation action, bar to reenlistment.

Question 13

How long will pregnant Soldiers be exempt from meeting body fat standards?

Answer 13

Pregnancy term + 180 days

Question 14

Where on the waist should a female be measured?

Answer 14

At the minimal abdominal circumference

Question 15

Where are the hips on a female measured?

Answer 15

Over the greatest protrusion of the gluteal muscles.

Question 16

Para 3-6 During the Soldier notification counseling, what must the Commander or designated
representative inform the Soldier of?

Answer 16

1. Must read the online U.S. Army Public Health Command (USAPHC) Technical Guide (TG) 358.
2. Must complete and return their Soldier Action Plan.
3. Are required to meet with a dietitian or health care provider.
4. Must participate in unit monthly ABCP assessments to document their progress.
5. Must meet the body fat standard in order to be released from the ABCP.
6. Must demonstrate satisfactory progress while enrolled in the ABCP and understand that failure to do so will result
   in bar to reenlistment or initiation of separation proceedings.
7. May request a medical examination if there is reason to believe that there is an underlying medical condition.

Question 17

Para 3-6 How long will a Soldier have to read the online U.S. Army Public Health Command
(USAPHC) Technical Guide (TG) 358 after the notification counseling?

Answer 17

A: within 14 days of enrollment and schedule an appointment with a dietitian, if available, or health care provider.

Question 18

Para 3-6 How long will a Soldier have to meet with a dietitian or health care provider?

Answer 18

A: within 30 days of enrollment in the ABCP.

Question 19

Para 3-6 What must a Soldier bring to meet with a dietitian or health care provider?

Answer 19

1. copy of the commander’s request for nutrition counseling.
2. Soldier Action Plan to the dietitian for Review.