BODY COMPOSITION PROGRAM 2026
STRENGTH CARDIO AND BODY SCULPTING
REVISION PLAN A+
◉ What is the function of a designated unit fitness training NCO or
master fitness trainer? Answer: 1. Prescribe proper exercise and
fitness techniques to assist Soldiers in meeting and maintaining
body fat standards
2. Assist commanders in developing programs that establish a
physical fitness program
3. Train other command designated NCOs in proper height, weight,
and body circumference methodology to assess body fat
composition
◉ What does AR 600-9 Cover? Answer: The Army Body Composition
Program
◉ What Army Regulation Covers The Army's Body Composition
Program? Answer: AR 600-9
◉ What does ABCP stand for? Answer: Army Body Composition
Program (ABCP)
, ◉ What is the Primary Objective of the ABCP? Answer: To ensure all
Soldiers achieve and maintain optimal well-being and performance
under all conditions
◉ What are the Secondary Objectives of the ABCP? Answer: Assist in
establishing and maintaining Operational readiness, Physical fitness,
Health and A professional military appearance , establish body fat
standards, provide procedures by which personnel are counseled to
assist in meeting the standards
◉ What must Soldiers maintain in order to meet mission
requirements? Answer: Soldiers must maintain a high level of
physical readiness
◉ What is one indicator of physical readiness? Answer: Body
composition
◉ How is Body Composition an indicator of a Soldier's Physical
Readiness? Answer: It is associated with an individual's fitness,
endurance, and overall health
◉ Who will generally exhibit increased muscular strength and
endurance, is less likely to sustain injury from weight bearing
activity, and more likely to perform at an optimal level? Answer:
Individuals with desirable body fat percentages
STRENGTH CARDIO AND BODY SCULPTING
REVISION PLAN A+
◉ What is the function of a designated unit fitness training NCO or
master fitness trainer? Answer: 1. Prescribe proper exercise and
fitness techniques to assist Soldiers in meeting and maintaining
body fat standards
2. Assist commanders in developing programs that establish a
physical fitness program
3. Train other command designated NCOs in proper height, weight,
and body circumference methodology to assess body fat
composition
◉ What does AR 600-9 Cover? Answer: The Army Body Composition
Program
◉ What Army Regulation Covers The Army's Body Composition
Program? Answer: AR 600-9
◉ What does ABCP stand for? Answer: Army Body Composition
Program (ABCP)
, ◉ What is the Primary Objective of the ABCP? Answer: To ensure all
Soldiers achieve and maintain optimal well-being and performance
under all conditions
◉ What are the Secondary Objectives of the ABCP? Answer: Assist in
establishing and maintaining Operational readiness, Physical fitness,
Health and A professional military appearance , establish body fat
standards, provide procedures by which personnel are counseled to
assist in meeting the standards
◉ What must Soldiers maintain in order to meet mission
requirements? Answer: Soldiers must maintain a high level of
physical readiness
◉ What is one indicator of physical readiness? Answer: Body
composition
◉ How is Body Composition an indicator of a Soldier's Physical
Readiness? Answer: It is associated with an individual's fitness,
endurance, and overall health
◉ Who will generally exhibit increased muscular strength and
endurance, is less likely to sustain injury from weight bearing
activity, and more likely to perform at an optimal level? Answer:
Individuals with desirable body fat percentages
