BODY COMPOSITION PROGRAM FINAL
PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Name some limitations on personnel that are overweight,
including Soldiers who become pregnant while on the weight
control program?
Answer: 1. Are non promotable (to the extent such non promotion is
permitted by law).
2. Will not be assigned to command, command sergeant major or
first sergeant positions.
3. Are not authorized to attend professional military schools.
◉ Can a Soldier who has been flagged for being overweight or an
APFT failure receive an award?
Answer: A Soldier that is flagged for being overweight cannot
receive an award.
A Soldier that is flagged for ACFT failure can receive an award
◉ When is a determination of percent body fat required to be made
on personnel?
Answer: -When their body weight exceeds the screening table
weight.
, -When the unit commander or supervisor determines that the
individual's appearance suggests that body fat is excessive.
◉ What are three reasons why the army is so concerned about
excess body fat
Answer: 1. Connotes a lack of personal discipline.
2. Detracts from military appearance.
3. May indicate a poor state of health, physical fitness, or stamina.
◉ When does enrollment in a weight control program begin?
Answer: On the day that the soldier is informed by the unit
commander that he or she has been entered into a weight control
program.
◉ What three things must happen when a soldier is determined to
be overweight?
Answer: 1. Will be provided exercise guidance, dietary information
or weight reduction counseling by health care personnel,
and assistance in behavioral modification, as appropriate, to help
them attain the requirements of the Army.
2. Entered into weight control program by unit commanders
3. Flagged by the Commander under the provisions of AR 600-8-22
PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Name some limitations on personnel that are overweight,
including Soldiers who become pregnant while on the weight
control program?
Answer: 1. Are non promotable (to the extent such non promotion is
permitted by law).
2. Will not be assigned to command, command sergeant major or
first sergeant positions.
3. Are not authorized to attend professional military schools.
◉ Can a Soldier who has been flagged for being overweight or an
APFT failure receive an award?
Answer: A Soldier that is flagged for being overweight cannot
receive an award.
A Soldier that is flagged for ACFT failure can receive an award
◉ When is a determination of percent body fat required to be made
on personnel?
Answer: -When their body weight exceeds the screening table
weight.
, -When the unit commander or supervisor determines that the
individual's appearance suggests that body fat is excessive.
◉ What are three reasons why the army is so concerned about
excess body fat
Answer: 1. Connotes a lack of personal discipline.
2. Detracts from military appearance.
3. May indicate a poor state of health, physical fitness, or stamina.
◉ When does enrollment in a weight control program begin?
Answer: On the day that the soldier is informed by the unit
commander that he or she has been entered into a weight control
program.
◉ What three things must happen when a soldier is determined to
be overweight?
Answer: 1. Will be provided exercise guidance, dietary information
or weight reduction counseling by health care personnel,
and assistance in behavioral modification, as appropriate, to help
them attain the requirements of the Army.
2. Entered into weight control program by unit commanders
3. Flagged by the Commander under the provisions of AR 600-8-22
