Army Board Questions-Army Body Composition Program Questions And Answers Latest Update
Army Board Questions-Army Body Composition
Program Questions And Answers Latest Update
Solders must maintain a high level of physical readiness in order to meet mission
requirements- how does body composition contribute to mission requirements? -
✔✔✔-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? - ✔✔✔-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 - ✔✔✔-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 - ✔✔✔-male- 22%
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Female- 32%
What occurs in the soldier monitoring of a soldier's progress in the army body
composition program - ✔✔✔-- Every 30 days or drill weekend for reserve
components commanders will conduct a monthly ABCP assessment to measure the
soldiers progress and results will be annotated on a DA 5500 or DA5501
- A loss of 3-8 pounds or 1 percent body fat are both considered to be attainable
goals
- When necessary , commanders and supervisors will provide additional support,
guidance and resources to enhance soldiers success
How does the ABCP treat pregnancy? - ✔✔✔-soldiers that are pregnant will be
exempt from the standard for the duration of the pregnancy plus 180 day after. if
after the 180 day they exceed the body fat requirements they will be enrolled into
the program pending approval of a medical doctor
What are 3 key components of a healthful and safe weight loss program? - ✔✔✔-
Nutritional therapy
increased physical activity
behavior modification
What happens when a soldier fails a body fat assessment within 36 months of
release from the ABCP? - ✔✔✔-within 12 months a DA Form 268 and soldier will
undergo a medical evaluation if no medical condition is found the commander will
initiate separation orders, bar to enlistment or transfer to the Individual ready
reserve
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Army Board Questions-Army Body Composition
Program Questions And Answers Latest Update
Solders must maintain a high level of physical readiness in order to meet mission
requirements- how does body composition contribute to mission requirements? -
✔✔✔-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? - ✔✔✔-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 - ✔✔✔-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 - ✔✔✔-male- 22%
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Female- 32%
What occurs in the soldier monitoring of a soldier's progress in the army body
composition program - ✔✔✔-- Every 30 days or drill weekend for reserve
components commanders will conduct a monthly ABCP assessment to measure the
soldiers progress and results will be annotated on a DA 5500 or DA5501
- A loss of 3-8 pounds or 1 percent body fat are both considered to be attainable
goals
- When necessary , commanders and supervisors will provide additional support,
guidance and resources to enhance soldiers success
How does the ABCP treat pregnancy? - ✔✔✔-soldiers that are pregnant will be
exempt from the standard for the duration of the pregnancy plus 180 day after. if
after the 180 day they exceed the body fat requirements they will be enrolled into
the program pending approval of a medical doctor
What are 3 key components of a healthful and safe weight loss program? - ✔✔✔-
Nutritional therapy
increased physical activity
behavior modification
What happens when a soldier fails a body fat assessment within 36 months of
release from the ABCP? - ✔✔✔-within 12 months a DA Form 268 and soldier will
undergo a medical evaluation if no medical condition is found the commander will
initiate separation orders, bar to enlistment or transfer to the Individual ready
reserve
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