ARMY BODY COMPOSITION PROGRAM
EXAM
What army regulation covers the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP)? - Correct
Answers -AR 600-9
What is the primary objective of the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP)? -
Correct Answers -to ensure all Soldiers achieve and maintain optimal well-being and
performance under all conditions
What is the secondary objective of the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP)? -
Correct Answers -) Assist in establishing and maintaining—
(a) Operational readiness
(b) Physical fitness
(c) Health
(d) A professional military appearance in accordance with Army Regulation (AR) 670-1
(2) Establish body fat standards
(3) Provide procedures by which personnel are counseled to assist in meeting the
standards prescribed in this regulation
What is Body composition? - Correct Answers -Lean body mass & body fat
How does Body composition contribute to mission requirements? - Correct Answers -
Body composition is one indicator of physical readiness that is associated with an
individual's fitness, endurance, and overall health
Which Soldiers are exempt from the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP);
however, they must maintain a Soldierly appearance? - Correct Answers -Soldiers with
major limb loss, Pregnant and postpartum Soldiers, hospitalization for 30 continuous
days or greater and New recruits
How is satisfactory progress in the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP) defined? -
Correct Answers -As a monthly weight loss of either 3 to 8 pounds or 1 percent body fat
EXAM
What army regulation covers the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP)? - Correct
Answers -AR 600-9
What is the primary objective of the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP)? -
Correct Answers -to ensure all Soldiers achieve and maintain optimal well-being and
performance under all conditions
What is the secondary objective of the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP)? -
Correct Answers -) Assist in establishing and maintaining—
(a) Operational readiness
(b) Physical fitness
(c) Health
(d) A professional military appearance in accordance with Army Regulation (AR) 670-1
(2) Establish body fat standards
(3) Provide procedures by which personnel are counseled to assist in meeting the
standards prescribed in this regulation
What is Body composition? - Correct Answers -Lean body mass & body fat
How does Body composition contribute to mission requirements? - Correct Answers -
Body composition is one indicator of physical readiness that is associated with an
individual's fitness, endurance, and overall health
Which Soldiers are exempt from the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP);
however, they must maintain a Soldierly appearance? - Correct Answers -Soldiers with
major limb loss, Pregnant and postpartum Soldiers, hospitalization for 30 continuous
days or greater and New recruits
How is satisfactory progress in the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP) defined? -
Correct Answers -As a monthly weight loss of either 3 to 8 pounds or 1 percent body fat
