Army Body Composition Program

Question 1

What regulation covers Army Body Composition Program?

Answer 1

AR 600-9

Question 2

What is the primary objective of ABCP?

Answer 2

All soldiers achieve and maintain well being and performance

Question 3

What is the secondary objective of ABCP?

Answer 3

Establish and maintain operational readiness, physical fitness, health and a professional military appearance.

Question 4

What are the exemptions of ABCP

Answer 4

• Major limb loss
• Pregnant and post partum
• New recruits 180 days to achieve and maintain regulation

Question 5

What is recommended to commanders for H/W, in regards to APFT?

Answer 5

Minimum of 7 days between APFT and weigh in

Question 6

What does the ABCP offer?

Answer 6

• Exercise guidance IAW 7-22
• Nutritional Counseling
• Behavioral modifications

Question 7

What actions will take place if a soldier is found to be out of compliance with AR 600-9?

Answer 7

• 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

Question 8

How is progress monitored on the ABCP?

Answer 8

• Every 30 days

- Commander will provide additional support and guidance as needed

Question 9

What is considered satisfactory progress on the ABCP?

Answer 9

• A Loss of 3-8 pounds a month

And/or

• A loss of 1% body fat

Question 10

What is considered unsatisfactory progress on the ABCP?

Answer 10

• 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)

Question 11

What happens if a soldier is found to exceed standards (AR 600-9) within 12 months of removal?

Answer 11

If no know medical cause/condition, commander may initiate separation

Question 12

What happens if a soldier is found to exceed standards (AR 600-9) 12-36 months after removal?

Answer 12

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

Question 13

How does pregnancy affect ABCP?

Answer 13

• 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

Question 14

What is the allowed Body Fat % for 17-20 Y/O soldiers?

Answer 14

Males - 20%

Females - 30%

Question 15

What is the allowed Body Fat % for 21 - 27 Y/O soldiers?

Answer 15

Males - 22%

Females - 32%

Question 16

What are the Key components for ABCP?

Answer 16

• Decreased 500 calories/day
• Increased physical activity
• Behavioral modifications

Question 17

What are the two elements of the human body?

Answer 17

1. Lean Body Mass- includes muscle, bone, and essential organ tissue
2. Body Fat

Question 18

How does Body Composition contribute to mission requirements?

Answer 18

Body composition is one indicator of physical readiness