ABCP AR 600-9 Flashcards
What does AR 600-9 Cover?
The Army Body Composition Program
What is the primary objective of the ABCP?
To ensure all soldiers achieve and maintain well being and performance under all conditions
Who is more likely to sustain and injury from a weight bearing activity?
Soldiers who do not meet the body fat percentages
What are the secondary objectives of the ABCP?
- assisting in maintaining operational readiness, physical appearance, and professional military appearance
- Establish body fat standards
- Provide procedures by which personnel are counseled to assist in meeting standards
If a registered dietitian is not available who may provide nutrition and weight reduction counseling?
Medical provider, nurse practitioner, and physician assistant
What does the ABCP provide commanders with?
A systematic approach to enforce military standards across the unit
Who will benefit from soldiers meeting body fat percentage?
The individual, unit, and entire army
Who is responsible for meeting body fat percentages?
Each soldier (enlisted, officer, warrant)
What are commander authorized to use as a screening tool in order to expedite the semi annual testing process?
The weight for height table in appendix B in AR 600-9
When can the commander direct that a body fat assessment be performed on a soldier even if they meet the weight for height screening table?
If they determine that the soldier does not present a soldierly appearance
What must the commander do when a soldier exceeds the body fat standards?
The soldier will be flagged IAW AR 600-8-2 and enrolled in the ABCP
When a soldier is exempt from the body fat standards what must they maintain?
A soldierly appearance
How long do new recruits have to meet body fat standards?
180 days from entry to active service
Are the APFT and weigh in required to be conducted on the same day?
No, commanders and supervisors are encouraged to allow a minimum of 7 days between APFT and weigh in
At what level will routine weigh ins be conducted?
Routine weigh ins will be conducted at the unit level
Who must measure a soldier for body fat?
Soldiers will be measure by trained individuals of the same gender
What is a DA Form 5500?
Body Fat Assessment Worksheet - MALE
What is a DA Form 5501?
Body Fat Assessment Worksheet - Female
Who must be enrolled in the ABCP?
Any soldier that exceeds body fat standards in appendix B
How long will a soldier have to meet with a dietitian or health care provider?
Within 30 days of enrollment in the ABCP
Who must maintain an ABCP file at the unit on each soldier enrolled in the program?
The commander
What happens if the soldier is unable to show satisfactory progress in the ABCP?
The soldier will be subject to separation
What is considered an ABCP failure?
When the soldier exhibits less than satisfactory progress on 2 consecutive monthly ABCP assessments
What must a commander request if a soldier has failed the program?
A medical evaluation
What is considered to be safely attainable goals to enable the soldier to lose body fat and meet the standard?
A monthly loss of 3-8 pounds or 1% body fat
How long will pregnant soldiers be exempt from meeting body fat standards?
Duration of the pregnancy plus 180 days after the pregnancy ends
What could happen if untrained personnel are allowed to take measurements?
They can give erroneous results if proper technique is not followed
What will the individuals taking the measurements be designated as?
MFT, unit fitness trainers, or personnel trained in body circumference methodology
How many measurements must be taken?
Take all circumference measurements sequentially 3 times and record them to the nearest half inch
How should you record measurements?
To the nearest half inch?
What happens if any 1 of the 3 closest measurements differs by more than 1 inch from the other 2?
Take another measurement and take the average of the 3 measurements with the least difference to the nearest half inch and record this value
How is the height recorded in inches?
The soldiers height is measured to the nearest half inch
How is weight rounded?
- If the soldiers weight is less than one half pound, round down.
- If it’s a half pound or greater, round up
Where are the sites to measure a male?
Neck and abdomen
Where are the sites to measure a female?
Neck, waist, hip measurements
What are the limitations of soldiers that are on the weight control program ?
They’re:
Non promotable
Not assigned to command
Not allowed to attend military schools
Can a soldier who has been flagged for being overweight, receive and award?
No: if they’re flagged for being overweight
Yes: if they’re flagged for APFT failure
Why is the army concerned about excess body fat?
Lack of personal discipline
Takes away from the military experience
May indicate poor health
How often should soldier on the weight control program weigh in?
Monthly to measure progress
