Army BOARD QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2023

Army BOARD QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2023 What is the Army Regulation for the Army Body Composition Program? - ANSWER AR 600-9 How often is Body Fat to be assessed? - ANSWER Every 6 months (minimum) What is the only authorized method to assess body fat? - ANSWER The circumference-based tape method What screening tool is used to expedite the process? - ANSWER Height and weight chart. What happens to soldiers exceeding body fat standards? - ANSWER Flagged in accordance with AR 600-8-2, enrolled in ABCP When are soldiers released from the program? - ANSWER When they meet the standards prescribed in AR 600-9 Who is exempt from the standard? - ANSWER Major limb loss, soldiers on established continued on active or reserve status, pregnant or postpartum soldiers, soldiers hospitalized for greater than 30 days, new recruits (have 180 days to meet retention standard) How long are commanders encouraged to allow between weigh-in and APFT? - ANSWER 7 days What gender is required to measure a soldier? - ANSWER A trained soldier of the same gender. If a trained soldier of the same gender is not present a soldier of the same gender will observe. Are height and weight required entries on the DA 705? - ANSWER No What forms are used as the Body Fat Assessment Worksheet? - ANSWER DA Form 5500 (Males) DA Form 5501 (Females) When does enrollment in the ABCP start? - ANSWER The day the soldier is notified by the commander they have been enrolled in the ABCP. What services are provided to soldiers enrolled in ABCP? - ANSWER Exercise guidance from the unit master fitness trainer, nutrition counseling from a registered dietitian or healthcare provider, assistance in behavioral modification How long does the commander have to Flag a Soldier - ANSWER 3 working days. What form is used to Flag a soldier? - ANSWER DA form 268 What are the penalities under the Flag? - ANSWER nonpromotable, not assigned to command, CSM, or 1SG positions, not authorized to attend military schools or institutional training courses What must a soldier complete while enrolled in ABCP? - ANSWER must read the USAPHC technical guide withing 14 days and schedule appointment with dietitian. Must complete Soldier Action Plan within 14 days or receiving counseling. Must meet with a dietitian within 30 days of counseling. Must participate in monthly Body Fat assessments Must meet body fat standard in order to be released Must show satisfactory progress during program - otherwise bar to reenlistment or seperation May request medical examination How long does a soldier have to acknowledge entry into ABCP? - ANSWER 2 Working days from receipt of notification What is considered satisfactory progress of weight loss? - ANSWER 3-8 lbs or 1% body fat How long does a soldier have to submit a Soldier Action Plan? - ANSWER Within 14 days of notification of counseling How long does a soldier have to meet with a dietitian? - ANSWER Within 30 days of notification What must a commander keep in a file for each soldier enrolled in the program? - ANSWER Da Form 268