AR 600-9 [Army Body Composition Program]

Question 1

What does AR 600-9 cover?

Answer 1

The Army Body Composition Program (formerly theWeight Control Program)

Question 2

What Army Regulation covers the Army’s BodyComposition Program?

Answer 2

AR 600-9

Question 3

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

Answer 3

28 June 2013

Question 4

Para 1-5 What does ABCP stand for?

Answer 4

Army Body Composition Program (ABCP)

Question 5

Para 1-5 What is the primary objective of the ABCP?

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Para 1-5 What are the secondary objectives of the ABCP?

Answer 6

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 7

Para 2-1 What must Soldiersmaintain in order to meet mission requirements?

Answer 7

A highlevel of physical readiness

Question 8

Para 2-1 What is one indicator ofphysical readiness?

Answer 8

Body composition

Question 9

Para 2 How is body composition anindicator of a Soldier’s physical readiness?

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Para 2-1 Who will generallyexhibit increased muscular strength and endurance, is less likely to sustaininjury from weight bearing activity, and more likely to perform at an optimallevel?

Answer 10

Individuals with desirablebody fat percentages