Accounting /Army Board - Army Body Composition Program
Army Board - Army Body Composition Program
This deck covers key concepts and regulations of the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP) as outlined in AR 600-9, including objectives, exemptions, and standards for soldiers.
What regulation covers Army Body Composition Program?
AR 600-9
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Term
Definition
What regulation covers Army Body Composition Program?
AR 600-9
What is the primary objective of ABCP?
All soldiers achieve and maintain well being and performance
What is the secondary objective of ABCP?
Establish and maintain operational readiness, physical fitness, health and a professional military appearance.
What are the exemptions of ABCP
Major limb loss
Pregnant and post partum
New recruits 180 days to achieve and maintain regulation
What is recommended to commanders for H/W, in regards to APFT?
Minimum of 7 days between APFT and weigh in
What does the ABCP offer?
Exercise guidance IAW 7-22
Nutritional Counseling
Behavioral modifications
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Term | Definition |
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What regulation covers Army Body Composition Program? | AR 600-9 |
What is the primary objective of ABCP? | All soldiers achieve and maintain well being and performance |
What is the secondary objective of ABCP? | Establish and maintain operational readiness, physical fitness, health and a professional military appearance. |
What are the exemptions of ABCP | Major limb loss
Pregnant and post partum
New recruits 180 days to achieve and maintain regulation |
What is recommended to commanders for H/W, in regards to APFT? | Minimum of 7 days between APFT and weigh in |
What does the ABCP offer? | Exercise guidance IAW 7-22
Nutritional Counseling
Behavioral modifications |
What actions will take place if a soldier is found to be out of compliance with AR 600-9? | 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 |
How is progress monitored on the ABCP? | Every 30 days
- Commander will provide additional support and guidance as needed |
What is considered satisfactory progress on the ABCP? | A Loss of 3-8 pounds a month
And/or
A loss of 1% body fat |
What is considered unsatisfactory progress on the ABCP? | 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) |
What happens if a soldier is found to exceed standards (AR 600-9) within 12 months of removal? | If no know medical cause/condition, commander may initiate separation |
What happens if a soldier is found to exceed standards (AR 600-9) 12-36 months after removal? | 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 |
How does pregnancy affect ABCP? | 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 |
What is the allowed Body Fat % for 17-20 Y/O soldiers? | Males - 20%
Females - 30% |
What is the allowed Body Fat % for 21 - 27 Y/O soldiers? | Males - 22%
Females - 32% |
What are the Key components for ABCP? | Decreased 500 calories/day
Increased physical activity
Behavioral modifications |
What are the two elements of the human body? | Lean Body Mass- includes muscle, bone, and essential organ tissue
Body Fat |
How does Body Composition contribute to mission requirements? | Body composition is one indicator of physical readiness |