AR 600-9

Question 0

What is the most recent release of AR 600-9?

Answer 0

28 June 2013

Question 1

What does AR 600-9 Cover?

Answer 1

The Army Body Composition Program

Question 2

What does ABCP stand for?

Answer 2

Army body composition program

Question 3

What is the Primary Objective of the ABCP?

Answer 3

to ensure all Soldiers achieve and maintain optimal well-being and performance under all conditions

Question 4

What are the Secondary Objectives of the ABCP?

Answer 4

1. Assist in establishing and maintaining Operational readiness, Physical fitness, Health and A professional military appearance
2. Establish body fat standards
3. Provide procedures by which personnel are counseled to assist in meeting the standards

Question 5

What must Soldiers maintain in order to meet mission requirements?

Answer 5

Soldiers must maintain a high level of physical readiness

Question 6

What is one indicator of physical readiness?

Answer 6

Body composition

Question 7

How is Body Composition an indicator of a Soldier’s Physical Readiness?

Answer 7

It is associated with an individual’s fitness, endurance, and overall health

Question 8

Who is more likely to sustain injury from weight bearing activity?

Answer 8

Soldiers that do not meet body fat percentages

Question 9

What agency is responsible for AR 600-9?

Answer 9

The Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), G–1

Question 10

Who is responsible for meeting Body fat percentages?

Answer 10

Each Soldier

Question 11

If a registered dietitian is not available who may provide nutrition and weight reduction counseling?

Answer 11

a health care provider, to include nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or medical doctor

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Every 6 months

Question 13

What is the Male Body Fat Assessment Worksheet?

Answer 13

DA Form 5500

Question 14

What is the Female Body Fat Assessment Worksheet?

Answer 14

DA Form 5501

Question 15

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

Answer 15

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

Question 16

How long does a Commander have to Flag the Soldier using DA Form 268 (Report to Suspend Favorable Personnel Actions (FLAG) for failing to meet body fat standards?

Answer 16

3 working days

Question 17

ow long does a Commander have from initiation of DA Form 268 to counsel and/or notify and enroll the Soldier in the ABCP?

Answer 17

2 working days

Question 18

How long will a Soldier have to meet with a dietitian or health care provider

Answer 18

within 30 days of enrollment in the ABCP

Question 19

Where are the sites to measure a male?

Answer 19

neck and the abdomen

Question 20

Where are the sites to measure a female?

Answer 20

neck, waist, and hips

Question 21

What is meant by the term overweight?

Answer 21

It’s meant that the percent body fat has exceeded the standard specify in AR 600–9

Question 22

What is the required weight loss goal for soldiers in the army body composition program?

Answer 22

3 to 8 pounds per month

Question 23

What 3 thing must happen when a soldier is determined to be overweight?

Answer 23

-Will be provided exercise guidance 
 and dietary information by a health 
 care
-Enter ABCP 
-Flagged by commander

Question 24

How often should soldiers in the ABCP weight in?

Answer 24

Monthly

Question 25

How many time is each measurement required to be made?

Answer 25

3 times