ABCP AR 600-9 Flashcards
What regulation covers Army Body Composition Program?
AR 600-9
What is the primary objective of ABCP?
All soldiers achieve and maintain well being and performance
What is the secondary objective of ABCP?
Establish and maintain operational readiness, physical fitness, health and a professional military appearance.
What are the exemptions of ABCP
- Major limb loss
- Pregnant and post partum
- New recruits 180 days to achieve and maintain regulation
What is recommended to commanders for H/W, in regards to APFT?
Minimum of 7 days between APFT and weigh in
What does the ABCP offer?
- Exercise guidance IAW 7-22
- Nutritional Counseling
- Behavioral modifications
What is meant by the term “overweight”?
when a soldiers body fat exceeds the army standars
Who is responsible for meeting the standards prescribed in AR 600-9?
Every soldier
Name some limitations on personnel that are overweight, including Soldiers who become pregnant while on the weight control program?
Are non promotable (to the extent such non promotion is permitted by law).
Will not be assigned to command, command sergeant major or first sergeant positions.
Are not authorized to attend professional military schools.
Can a Soldier who has been flagged for being overweight or an APFT failure receive an award?
A Soldier that is flagged for being overweight cannot receive an award.
A Soldier that is flagged for APFT failure can receive an award
When is a determination of percent body fat required to be made on personnel?
When their body weight exceeds the screening table weight.
When the unit commander or supervisor determines that the individual’s appearance suggests that body fat is excessive
What are three reasons why the Army is so concerned about excess body fat?
Connotes a lack of personal discipline.
Detracts from military appearance.
May indicate a poor state of health, physical fitness, or stamina.
What actions will take place if a soldier is found to be out of compliance with AR 600-9?
- Soldier must be counseled within 3 working days
- commander will initiate DA 268
- Soldier will write a memo to the commander
- Soldier will write Soldier Action Plan
- acknowledge reading US Army Public Heath command T.G.358
- provide date and time of nutritional counseling
- approach in which soldier will achieve goals
How is progress monitored on the ABCP?
- Every 30 days
- Commander will provide additional support and guidance as needed
What is considered satisfactory progress on the ABCP?
- A Loss of 3-8 pounds a month
And/or
- A loss of 1% body fat
What is considered unsatisfactory progress on the ABCP?
- Less that satisfactory for two consecutive months
- If after 6 months the soldier still exceeds standards and less than satisfactory for 3 months (does not have to be consecutive)
What happens if a soldier is found to exceed standards (AR 600-9) within 12 months of removal?
If no know medical cause/condition, commander may initiate separation
What happens if a soldier is found to exceed standards (AR 600-9) 12-36 months after removal?
If no medical cause/condition soldier will be re-enrolled and have 90 days to meet the standard, if standards are not met within 90 days separation may be initiated by commander
How does pregnancy affect ABCP?
- if soldier is flagged and becomes pregnant, she will remain flagged
- if re-entered after pregnancy she will become a first time entry
- she is exempt for duration of pregnancy and 180 days following delivery
What is the allowed Body Fat % for 17-20 Y/O soldiers?
Males - 20%
Females - 30%
What is the allowed Body Fat % for 21 - 27 Y/O soldiers?
Males - 22%
Females - 32%
What are the Key components for ABCP?
- Decreased 500 calories/day
- Increased physical activity
- Behavioral modifications
Tape measures used for taping should be made of what material?
The tape measures could be made of a non stretchable material, preferably fiberglass; cloth or steel tapes are unacceptable.
How often should soldiers in the weight control program weight in?
monthly
Screening table weights and heights are measured to the nearest what?
1/2 pound or 1/2 inch
A soldier should be weighed when they take the APFT or at least every six months
every 6 months
define tape test:
The method of determining the percent of body fat on a soldier.
What circumference sites are used for taping male and female soldiers?
Male- Abdomen and Neck
Female- Neck, Waist and Hip (largest portion of the protruding buttock)
How many times is each measurement required to be made?
Three times(Each sequential measurement will be within 1⁄2 inch of the next or previous measurement.)
How many people should be utilized in the taping of soldiers?
2
If circumstances prevent the weighing of soldiers immediately following the APFT, when can they be weighed?
If the circumstances preclude weighing soldiers during the APFT, they should be weighed within 30days of the APFT.
It is a requirement that all TDY and PCS orders contain what statement in regards to weight control?
“You are responsible for reporting to your next duty station/school in satisfactory physical condition, able to pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) and meet weight standards.”
In regards to percent body fat, all personnel are encouraged to achieve the more stringent Department of Defense-wide goal of what?
Males - 18%
Females - 26%
To assist soldiers in meeting the requirements prescribed in AR 600-9, weight-screening tables are used. The screening weight is based on what two considerations?
Height and age with separate tables for males and females
