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