Ar 600-9 Army Body Composition Program

Front 1

What regulation covers the Army Body Composition Program?

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AR 600-9

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How often will soldiers be screened to ensure compliance with AR 600-9?

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At a minimum every 6 months

Front 3

What is the primary objective of the army body composition program?

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

Front 4

What action will a commander take? If his soldier exceeds the body fat standard in accordance with AR-600-9?

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The commander will flag the soldier in accordance with AR 600-8-2.

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What tool do commanders use to screen soldiers for their semi-annual body fat assessment?

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The authorized screening table for their age and measured height.

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When is a soldier “released” from the ABCP?

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When they meet the body fat standard of AR 600-9

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What action must be taken when a soldier exceeds the body fat standard?

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They must receive a notification counseling and be flagged in accordance with AR 600-8-2. This all MUST be accomplished within three working days.

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What are some of the ramifications if a soldier is flagged?

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1. SM Loses promotable status/ is not able to be promotable

2. SM is not authorized to attend military schooling

Front 9

When enrolled in ABCP how long does the soldier have to read TG 358 (army weight management guide)?

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14 days

Front 10

How long does a soldier have to complete the soldier action plan?

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14 days from the notification counseling

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How long does the soldier have to acknowledge the memorandum of enrollment in the ABCP?

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2 working days from the date of notification.

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What does SAP stand for?

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soldier action plan

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Can a soldier modify their weight loss plan while enrolled in the ABCP?

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yes

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How often will ABCP assessments be conducted?

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Approximately every 30 days (monthly)

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What is the purpose of the monthly ABCP assessment?

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To measure the soldiers progress in the ABCP and document the results on the DA Form 5500 or DA Form 5501

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What is considered satisfactory progress in the ABCP?

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A monthly weight loss of 3-8lbs. or 1% body fat

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How is failure in the ABCP defined?

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If a soldier exhibits less than satisfactory progress on 2 consecutive monthly assessments, or after 6 months in the ABCP and they still exceed body fat standards and have exhibited less than satisfactory progress for 3 or more nonconsecutive monthly assessments.

Front 18

How long is a pregnant soldier exempt from the standards of AR 600-9?

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They are exempt through the duration of their pregnancy and then 180 days after the pregnancy ends.

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How are circumference measurements taken?

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They are taken sequentially 3 times and recorded to the nearest ½in.

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A soldier’s height and circumference measurements are measured/ taken to the nearest ______ inch.

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1/2

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In accordance with AR 600-9, what action must be taken if a soldier is in the ABCP and PCSs to another unit?

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The commander must forward a complete ABCP file to the soldier’s gaining unit.

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What undergarments are not authorized for wear during the taping process?

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Any undergarments that may serve to bind the abdomen, hips, or thigh areas are not authorized.

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Who will measure a soldier?

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A trained person of the same gender.

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What are the qualifications for individuals taking body circumference?

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These individuals must be designated unit fitness trainers, certified master fitness trainers and/or trained in body circumference methodology as specified in AR 600-9.

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How many days can be allowed between the ACFT and weigh-in?

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Commanders are encouraged to allow a minimum of 7 days between an ACFT and the weigh-in.

Front 26

What action can a commander take is a soldier does not present a soldierly appearance?

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The commander can direct a body fay assessment to determine of the soldier exceeds the screening table for their weight or measured height.

How many days does the commander have to counsel the soldier of enrollment in the ABCP?

2 working days from the initial flag.

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How long after enrollment in the ABCP does a soldier have to meet with a dietitian?

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30 days

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After completing the nutritional counseling what must the soldier provide to the commander?

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A memorandum signed by the dietitian or healthcare provider verifying the nutritional counseling took place.

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What action will a commander take if a soldier in the ABCP is a program failure with no underlying medical condition?

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The commander will initiate separation action, bar to reenlistment, or involuntary transfer to IRR.

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What action is taken when a soldier in the ABCP desires to reenlist or extend?

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No soldier in the ABCP will be allowed to reenlist or extend.

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What action is taken if during the taping process any one of the 3 measurements differs by more that 1in.?

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An additional measurement will be taken, compute a mathematical average of the 3 measurements with the least difference to the nearest ½ in. and record the value.

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In what uniform will tape measurements be taken?

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Stocking feet in the standard Army Physical fitness uniform trunks and t-shirt.

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What type of tape measure must be used during the taping process?

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It must be non-stretchable, preferably fiberglass.

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How often must scales be calibrated?

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annually

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What areas are measured during the body fat assessment on a male soldier?

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The neck and abdomen

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What areas are measured during the body fat assessment on a female soldier?

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The neck, waist (abdomen), and hips

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How are consecutive measurements taken?

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The soldier measuring will take a complete set of measurements and then begin the process again.

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How is the abdomen measured in relationship to the navel?

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The measurement is taken at the navel level and parallel to the ground with arms at the side.

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What does body composition consist of?

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Body composition consist of 2 major elements:

Lean body mass and body fat

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How will the soldier stand when taking a height measurement?

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In the position of attention

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To achieve active weight loss how many minutes of physical activity are required daily?

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60-90 minutes

Front 42

Name 3 unsafe weight loss strategies.

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1.fasting or starvation

2.water loss or forced dehydration

3.abuse of diuretics or laxatives

Front 43

Name 4 exceptions to the ABCP.

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1. new recruits

2. pregnant and post-partum soldiers

3. soldiers who have been hospitalized for 30 continuous days or greater

4. soldiers with major limb loss

Front 44

If a soldier is enrolled in the ABCP and becomes pregnant, when will they be removed from the ABCP?

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When the soldier meets body fat standards