QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
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
Who is the exception to policy approval authority - CORRECT ANSWER The DCS, G1
How often will soldiers be screened for body fat standards - CORRECT ANSWER Every 6
months
Commanders have the authority to direct a body fat assessment on who? - CORRECT ANSWER
Any soldier that they determine does not present a soldierly appearance, regardless of whether
or not the soldier exceeds the screening table weight for his measured height
Soldiers identified as exceeding the body fat standard will_____ - CORRECT ANSWER Be
flagged IAW AR 600-7-2 and enrolled in the ABCP
How long do new recruits have to meet the retention body fat standards - CORRECT ANSWER
180 days
When does enrollment in the ABCP start - CORRECT ANSWER The day the soldier is
notified by the unit commander that he has been entered in the program
The commander has how many working days to flag a soldier who is to be enrolled in the ABCP -
CORRECT ANSWER 3 working days
, The commander has how many working days from the initiation of the flag to counsel and enroll the
soldier into the ABCP - CORRECT ANSWER 2 working days
When must a soldier enrolled into the ABCP read the online U.S. Army public health command
technical guide 358 - CORRECT ANSWER Within 14 days of enrollment
When must a soldier enrolled into the ABCP complete and return their soldier action plan to the
commander - CORRECT ANSWER Within 14 days of the notification counseling
When must a soldier enrolled into the ABCP meet with a dietitian or health care provider? -
CORRECT ANSWER Within 30 days of enrollment
When must a soldier enrolled into the ABCP acknowledge his enrollment by memorandum to the
commander ? - CORRECT ANSWER Within 2 working days of notification of enrollment
When will commanders conduct ABCP assessments to measure progress of soldiers enrolled into the
ABCP - CORRECT ANSWER Every 30 days
What are considered safely attainable goals per month for soldier enrolled into the Abcp - CORRECT
ANSWER A monthly loss of 3 to 8 pounds or 1% of body fat
A soldier enrolled in the ABCP is considered to be failing the program if___ - CORRECT ANSWER
He exhibits less than satisfactory progress on two consecutive monthly ABCP assessments
What da form covers body fat assessments for males - CORRECT ANSWER Da5500
What da form covers body fat assessments for females - CORRECT ANSWER Da5501
Half of all AWOLs are because of what? - CORRECT ANSWER Family problems
Who is eligible to participate in the AFTB - CORRECT ANSWER Department of army
civilians, and other paid AFTB program personnel (to include contractors) are eligible to participate