AR 600-9 The Army Body Composition Program

Question 1

What regulation covers the Army Body Composition Program?

Answer 1

AR 600-9

Question 2

What does AR 600-9 cover?

Answer 2

The Army Body Composition Program

Question 3

What does ABCP stand for?

Answer 3

Army Body Composition Program

Question 4

What is the primary objective of the ABCP?

Answer 4

To ensure all soldiers achieve and maintain optimal well-being and performance under all circumstances.

Question 5

What are the secondary objectives of the ABCP?

Answer 5

Assist in establishing and maintains optimal readiness, physical fitness, health and military appearance.
Establishes body fat standards.
Provides procedures to counsel individuals and assist in meeting standards.

Question 6

What agency is responsible for AR 600-9

Answer 6

The deputy chief of staff G-1

Question 7

What is the function of a designated unit fitness training NCO or MFT?

Answer 7

Prescribe proper exercise and fitness techniques.
Assist commanders in developing physical fitness programs.
Train other NCOs in proper measuring methodology.

Question 8

How often will Soldiers be screened IAW AR 600-9?

Answer 8

Will be screened every 6 months.

Question 9

What is the only authorized method of estimating body fat?

Answer 9

Circumference-based tape method outlined in appendix B of AR 600-9.

Question 10

What are Commanders authorized to use as a screening tool in order to expedite the semi-annual testing process?

Answer 10

Weight and height table in appendix B.

Question 11

Which Soldiers are exempt from the requirements of AR 600-9?

Answer 11

Amputees.
Pregnant and postpartum.
Prolonged hospitalization.
New recruits.

Question 12

How long do new recruits have to meet body fat standards?

Answer 12

180 days

Question 13

What is the male body fat assessment worksheet?

Answer 13

DA form 5500

Question 14

What is the DA form 5501?

Answer 14

Female body fat assessment worksheet.

Question 15

What will Soldiers in the ABCP be given to help them meet standards?

Answer 15

Exercise guidance by the MFT.
Nutrition counseling by dietitian.
Assistance in behavioral modification.

Question 16

How long does the Commander have to flag the soldier for failing to meet body fat standards?

Answer 16

3 working days

Question 17

What are some of the consequences of the Soldier being flagged for body fat?

Answer 17

They are non-promotable.
They will not be assigned to command positions.
They are not authorized to attend military schools and institutional training courses.

Question 18

What is the maximum allowable body fat percentage for age group 21-27?

Answer 18

Male 22%, Female 32%

Question 19

Where do you tape a male?

Answer 19

Neck and abdomen

Question 20

Where do you tape a female?

Answer 20

neck, waist, and hip

Question 21

What are some unsafe weight loss strategies?

Answer 21

Fasting/starvation.
Dehydration.
Laxatives
Vomiting
Diet pills.

Question 22

What is considered a ABCP program failure?

Answer 22

Less than satisfactory progress on consecutive assessments

Still exceeds standards after 6 months.

Question 23

What is a safely attainable goal for weight loss?

Answer 23

1 percent per month.

Question 24

How often must commanders conduct an assessment to measure Soldier weight loss progress?

Answer 24

Every 30 days.

Question 25

Can males tape females?

Answer 25

Yes, with female chaperone

Question 26

When a soldier is separated due to the ABCP, what is their characterization of service?

Answer 26

Honorable discharge

Question 27

If a soldier fails body fat standards after 12 months but before 36 months after completing the ABCP, what happens?

Answer 27

The soldier will have 3 months to get back within regulation.