M-SLC ABCP Exam Questions And
Correct Answers 2025/2026 New Update
What is the regulation that governs the ABCP? - CORRECT ANSWER- AR 600-9
What is the primary objective of the ABCP? - CORRECT ANSWER- To ensure all
Soldiers achieve and maintain optimal well-being and performance under all conditions.
What are the secondary objectives of the ABCP? - CORRECT ANSWER- 1.
Operational Readiness
2. Physical Fitness
3. Health
4. A professional military appearance in accordance with AR 670-1
What are the commander's responsibilities in the ABCP? - CORRECT ANSWER- 1.
Implement the ABCP
2. Ensure continued evaluation of all Soldiers under their command
3. Review monthly suspension of favorable action management reports
4. Forward complete ABCP file to gaining unit on each Soldier who conducts a PCS and
is flagged for non-compliance
What are the healthcare personnel's responsibilities in the ABCP? - CORRECT
ANSWER- 1. Assist commanders and supervisors
2. Identify pathological conditions
3. Evaluate Soldiers exceeding the screening weight standard
Who handles changes to ABCP policy? - CORRECT ANSWER- DCS-G1
What are the Unit Fitness NCO / MFT's responsibilities? - CORRECT ANSWER- 1.
Prescribe proper exercise and fitness techniques
2. Assist commanders in developing programs
, 3. Train other NCOs in proper height/weight and body composition standards
What FM covers Army Physical Readiness Training? - CORRECT ANSWER- FM 7-22
How often are scales calibrated? - CORRECT ANSWER- Annually.
What does excessive body fat do to a Soldier? - CORRECT ANSWER- 1. Connotes a
lack of personal discipline
2. Detracts from military appearance
3. May indicate a poor state of health, physical fitness and stamina
How often will Soldiers be screened IAW AR 600-9? - CORRECT ANSWER- Every 6
months at a minimum
What is the only authorized method of measuring body fat IAW AR 600-9? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Circumference-based tape method
Does the commander have the authority to direct a body fat assessment on any
Soldier? - CORRECT ANSWER- Yes. If they determine that the Soldier does not
present a Soldierly appearance, regardless of whether or not the Soldier exceeds the
screening table weight for his or her measured height.
In accordance with what regulation do commander's flag Soldiers? - CORRECT
ANSWER- AR 600-8-2
Which Soldiers are exempt from meeting the ABCP requirements? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Soldiers with major limb loss.
How does AR 600-9 define major limb loss? - CORRECT ANSWER- Amputation above
the ankle or above the wrist. It does NOT include partial hand, foot, finger, or toe
amputation.
Correct Answers 2025/2026 New Update
What is the regulation that governs the ABCP? - CORRECT ANSWER- AR 600-9
What is the primary objective of the ABCP? - CORRECT ANSWER- To ensure all
Soldiers achieve and maintain optimal well-being and performance under all conditions.
What are the secondary objectives of the ABCP? - CORRECT ANSWER- 1.
Operational Readiness
2. Physical Fitness
3. Health
4. A professional military appearance in accordance with AR 670-1
What are the commander's responsibilities in the ABCP? - CORRECT ANSWER- 1.
Implement the ABCP
2. Ensure continued evaluation of all Soldiers under their command
3. Review monthly suspension of favorable action management reports
4. Forward complete ABCP file to gaining unit on each Soldier who conducts a PCS and
is flagged for non-compliance
What are the healthcare personnel's responsibilities in the ABCP? - CORRECT
ANSWER- 1. Assist commanders and supervisors
2. Identify pathological conditions
3. Evaluate Soldiers exceeding the screening weight standard
Who handles changes to ABCP policy? - CORRECT ANSWER- DCS-G1
What are the Unit Fitness NCO / MFT's responsibilities? - CORRECT ANSWER- 1.
Prescribe proper exercise and fitness techniques
2. Assist commanders in developing programs
, 3. Train other NCOs in proper height/weight and body composition standards
What FM covers Army Physical Readiness Training? - CORRECT ANSWER- FM 7-22
How often are scales calibrated? - CORRECT ANSWER- Annually.
What does excessive body fat do to a Soldier? - CORRECT ANSWER- 1. Connotes a
lack of personal discipline
2. Detracts from military appearance
3. May indicate a poor state of health, physical fitness and stamina
How often will Soldiers be screened IAW AR 600-9? - CORRECT ANSWER- Every 6
months at a minimum
What is the only authorized method of measuring body fat IAW AR 600-9? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Circumference-based tape method
Does the commander have the authority to direct a body fat assessment on any
Soldier? - CORRECT ANSWER- Yes. If they determine that the Soldier does not
present a Soldierly appearance, regardless of whether or not the Soldier exceeds the
screening table weight for his or her measured height.
In accordance with what regulation do commander's flag Soldiers? - CORRECT
ANSWER- AR 600-8-2
Which Soldiers are exempt from meeting the ABCP requirements? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Soldiers with major limb loss.
How does AR 600-9 define major limb loss? - CORRECT ANSWER- Amputation above
the ankle or above the wrist. It does NOT include partial hand, foot, finger, or toe
amputation.
