MSLC Week One Study Guide Exam
Questions and Answers12
What is the primary objective of ABCP? - ANSWERS-To ensure all soldiers achieve and maintain
optimal well-being and performance under all conditions.
What are the secondary objectives of ABCP? - ANSWERS-Operational Readiness, physical
fitness, health, and a military appearance.
What AR covers ABCP? - ANSWERS-AR 600 - 9
Who will assist commanders and supervisors in ensuring the individuals who exceed body fat
standards receive nutrition and weight reduction counseling from a registered dietitian if
available? - ANSWERS-Healthcare personnel. If a registered dietitian is not available, nutrition
and weight reduction counseling may be provided by a healthcare provider, nurse practitioner,
physician assistants, or medical doctor.
What FM covers physical Readiness training? - ANSWERS-FM 7-22
What does excessive body fat do to a soldier? - ANSWERS-Connotes a lack of personal discipline,
detracts from military appearance, May indicate a poor state of health, physical fitness, or
stamina.
How often will soldiers be screened for prescribed body fat? - ANSWERS-Soldiers will be
screened every six months, at a minimum, to ensure compliance with a AR 600-9.
, Who can I commuter direct a body fat assessment on? - ANSWERS-Commanders have the
authority to direct a body fat assessment on any soldier that they determine does not present a
soldierly appearance.
For a measurement of a specific Landmark to be valid, how close must have results of each of
the required measurements be to each other? - ANSWERS-1 inch.
How long do soldiers have to be compliant when placed on the ABCP a second time with no
underlying medical issues? - ANSWERS-90 days
What is considered suitable progress for weight or fat loss while on the ABCP? - ANSWERS-A
monthly loss of 3 to 8 pounds or 1% body fat are both considered to be safely attainable goals.
What DA form is used for the physical profile? - ANSWERS-DA Form 3349
How many days does the soldier have to receive nutrition counseling once and rolled into the
ABCP? - ANSWERS-The soldier has 30 days after enrollment to meet with a dietitian or health
care provider for nutrition counseling.
How long does the soldier enrolled in ABCP have to produce the Soldier Action Plan? -
ANSWERS-14 days to produce the action plan to the commander, confirming he or she has read
USAPHC TG 358. They must also complete the Army MOVE123 interactive questionnaire.
When taking measurements to determine body fat composition on a male Soldier, what
circumference sites and landmarks in do you measure? - ANSWERS-Neck and abdomen.
When taking measurements to determine body fat composition on a female Soldier, what
circumference sites and landmarks do you measure? - ANSWERS-Hip, waste, neck.
Questions and Answers12
What is the primary objective of ABCP? - ANSWERS-To ensure all soldiers achieve and maintain
optimal well-being and performance under all conditions.
What are the secondary objectives of ABCP? - ANSWERS-Operational Readiness, physical
fitness, health, and a military appearance.
What AR covers ABCP? - ANSWERS-AR 600 - 9
Who will assist commanders and supervisors in ensuring the individuals who exceed body fat
standards receive nutrition and weight reduction counseling from a registered dietitian if
available? - ANSWERS-Healthcare personnel. If a registered dietitian is not available, nutrition
and weight reduction counseling may be provided by a healthcare provider, nurse practitioner,
physician assistants, or medical doctor.
What FM covers physical Readiness training? - ANSWERS-FM 7-22
What does excessive body fat do to a soldier? - ANSWERS-Connotes a lack of personal discipline,
detracts from military appearance, May indicate a poor state of health, physical fitness, or
stamina.
How often will soldiers be screened for prescribed body fat? - ANSWERS-Soldiers will be
screened every six months, at a minimum, to ensure compliance with a AR 600-9.
, Who can I commuter direct a body fat assessment on? - ANSWERS-Commanders have the
authority to direct a body fat assessment on any soldier that they determine does not present a
soldierly appearance.
For a measurement of a specific Landmark to be valid, how close must have results of each of
the required measurements be to each other? - ANSWERS-1 inch.
How long do soldiers have to be compliant when placed on the ABCP a second time with no
underlying medical issues? - ANSWERS-90 days
What is considered suitable progress for weight or fat loss while on the ABCP? - ANSWERS-A
monthly loss of 3 to 8 pounds or 1% body fat are both considered to be safely attainable goals.
What DA form is used for the physical profile? - ANSWERS-DA Form 3349
How many days does the soldier have to receive nutrition counseling once and rolled into the
ABCP? - ANSWERS-The soldier has 30 days after enrollment to meet with a dietitian or health
care provider for nutrition counseling.
How long does the soldier enrolled in ABCP have to produce the Soldier Action Plan? -
ANSWERS-14 days to produce the action plan to the commander, confirming he or she has read
USAPHC TG 358. They must also complete the Army MOVE123 interactive questionnaire.
When taking measurements to determine body fat composition on a male Soldier, what
circumference sites and landmarks in do you measure? - ANSWERS-Neck and abdomen.
When taking measurements to determine body fat composition on a female Soldier, what
circumference sites and landmarks do you measure? - ANSWERS-Hip, waste, neck.
