Army Board /Body Composition TEST QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS

Solders must maintain a high level of physical readiness in order to meet mission requirements- how does body composition contribute to mission requirements? - ANSWER Body composition is one indicator of physical readiness that is associated with an individual's fitness, endurance, and overall health- individuals with desirable body fat percentages generally exhibited muscular strength and endurance, are less like to sustain injuries from weight bearing activity and are more likely to perform at an optimal level. what actions are required when a soldier is determined to be exceeding the body fat standards? - ANSWER Notification counseling- commander has 3 working days to flag the soldier soldier action plan- within 14 days of notification counseling nutrition counseling- soldier has 30 days after enrollment into ABCP to meet with dietitian What are the army body composition programs standards - ANSWER Soldiers are required to meet the prescribed body fat standard, the will be screen every 6 months at minimum circumference based tape method is the only method for estimating body fat. commanders have the authority to direct a body fat assessment on any soldier that they determine does not present a soldierly appearance, regardless if soldier exceeds the screening table weight for his or her height What is the maximum allowed percent body fat for male and female in the age group 21-27 - ANSWER male- 22% Female- 32%