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The Army Study Guide AR 600-9 The Army Body Composition Program (Formerly Army Weight Control) Part 2
This deck covers key concepts and regulations from the Army Body Composition Program (AR 600-9), focusing on fitness training, body fat standards, and assessment procedures.
Para 2-16 What is the function of a designated unit fitness training NCO or master fitness trainer?
1. Prescribe proper exercise and fitness techniques to assist Soldiers in meeting and maintaining body fat standards 2. Assist commanders in developing programs that establish a physical fitness program 3. Train other command designated NCOs in proper height, weight, and body circumference methodology to assess body fat composition
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Para 2-16 What is the function of a designated unit fitness training NCO or master fitness trainer?
1. Prescribe proper exercise and fitness techniques to assist Soldiers in meeting and maintaining body fat standards 2. Assist commanders in developin...
Para 3-1 What does the ABCP program provide Commanders with?
The ABCP provides commanders a systematic approach to enforce military standards across the unit, while supporting Soldiers with the resources they ne...
Para 3-1 What is the amount of time that every Soldier will be screened IAW AR 600-9?
Soldiers will be screened every 6 months, at a minimum, to ensure compliance with this regulation
Para 3-2 What is the only authorized method of estimating body fat?
The circumference-based tape method outlined in appendix B of AR 600-9
Para 3-2 What are Commanders authorized to use as a screening tool in order to expedite the semi-annual testing process?
The weight for height table (Appendix B of AR 600-9)
Para 3-2 Who has the authority to direct a body fat assessment on any Soldier that they determine does not present a Soldierly appearance, regardless of whether or not the Soldier exceeds the screening table weight for his or her measured height?
The Commander
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Para 2-16 What is the function of a designated unit fitness training NCO or master fitness trainer? | 1. Prescribe proper exercise and fitness techniques to assist Soldiers in meeting and maintaining body fat standards 2. Assist commanders in developing programs that establish a physical fitness program 3. Train other command designated NCOs in proper height, weight, and body circumference methodology to assess body fat composition |
Para 3-1 What does the ABCP program provide Commanders with? | The ABCP provides commanders a systematic approach to enforce military standards across the unit, while supporting Soldiers with the resources they need to return to an optimum level of individual readiness |
Para 3-1 What is the amount of time that every Soldier will be screened IAW AR 600-9? | Soldiers will be screened every 6 months, at a minimum, to ensure compliance with this regulation |
Para 3-2 What is the only authorized method of estimating body fat? | The circumference-based tape method outlined in appendix B of AR 600-9 |
Para 3-2 What are Commanders authorized to use as a screening tool in order to expedite the semi-annual testing process? | The weight for height table (Appendix B of AR 600-9) |
Para 3-2 Who has the authority to direct a body fat assessment on any Soldier that they determine does not present a Soldierly appearance, regardless of whether or not the Soldier exceeds the screening table weight for his or her measured height? | The Commander |
Para 3-2 When can the Commander direct that a body fat assessment be performed on a Soldier even if they meet the weight for height screening table? | If they determine that the Soldier does not present a Soldierly appearance |
Para 3-2 What must the Commander do when a Soldier exceeds the Body fat standards? | The Soldier will be flagged in accordance with AR 600–8–2 and enrolled in the ABCP |
Para 3-2 What must a Soldier do in order to be released from the program? | They must meet the body fat standard in AR 600-9 |
Para 3-3 When a Soldier is exempt from the body fat standards what must they maintain? | A Soldierly appearance |
Para 3-3 Do Soldiers assigned to or attached to a Warrior Transition Unit or Community Based Warrior Transition Unit have to meet body fat standards? | Yes; however Soldiers with special considerations may request a temporary exception to policy |
Para 3-3 Who are the Soldiers that are exempt from the requirements of AR 600-9? | 1. Soldiers with major limb loss 2. Soldiers on established continued on active duty and/or continued on active Reserve status 3. Pregnant and postpartum Soldiers 4. Soldiers who have undergone prolonged hospitalization for 30 continuous days or greater 5. New recruits |
Para 3-3 How long do New recruits have to meet body fat standards? | 180 days from entry to active service |
Para 3-4 Are the APFT and weigh-in required to be conducted on the same day? | No; commanders and supervisors are encouraged to allow a minimum of 7 days between APFT and weigh-in |
Para 3-4 Why should the APFT and the weigh-in be conducted a minimum of 7 days apart? | To ensure the ABCP does not interfere with Soldier performance on the APFT; Some Soldiers that are close to exceeding the screening weight may attempt to lose weight quickly in the days leading up to a weigh-in this may result in the Soldier being unable to perform his or her best on the APFT |
Para 3-4 At what level will routine weigh-ins be conducted? | Routine weigh-ins will be accomplished at the unit level |
Para 3-4 Who must measure the Soldier for body fat? | Soldiers will be measured by trained individuals of the same gender |
Para 3-4 What must be done when a trained individual of the same gender is not available to conduct the measurements? | A female Soldier will be present when a male measures a female, and a male Soldier will be present when a female measures a male |
Para 3-4 Is the height, weight, and body fat percent required to be entered on the Department of the Army (DA) Form 705 (Army Physical Fitness Test Scorecard)? | The height, weight, and body fat percent are no longer required entries on the Department of the Army (DA) Form 705 (Army Physical Fitness Test Scorecard) |
Para 3-4 How may unit’s track height and weight data? | Units may track height and weight on a centralized roster, the DA Form 705, and on the DA Form 5500 |
Para 3-4 What is DA Form 5500? | Body Fat Assessment Worksheet – Male |
Para 3-4 What is the Male Body Fat Assessment Worksheet? | DA form 5500 |
Para 3-4 What is the DA form 5501? | Body Fat Assessment Worksheet – Female |
Para 3-4 What is the Female Body Fat Assessment Worksheet? | DA Form 5501 |
Para 3-4 How must Units maintain height, weight, and body fat assessment data? | According to unit policy |