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Army Board Questions-Army Body Composition
Program Questions and 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?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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
Ans: 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
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Ans: male- 22%
Female- 32%
What occurs in the soldier monitoring of a soldier's progress in the army body
composition program
Ans: - 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?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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?
Army Board Questions-Army Body Composition
Program Questions and 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?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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
Ans: 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
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Ans: male- 22%
Female- 32%
What occurs in the soldier monitoring of a soldier's progress in the army body
composition program
Ans: - 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?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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?
