Army Body Composition Program
What Army Regulation covers the Army's Body Composition Program? -
ANSWER-AR 600-9.
What is the most recent release of AR 600-9? - ANSWER-28 June 2013.
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-1. Assist in
establishing and maintaining operational readiness, physical fitness, health and a
professional military appearance.
2. Establish body fat standards.
3. 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.
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 is less likely to sustain injury from activity, and more likely to perform at an
optimal level? - ANSWER-Individuals with desirable body fat percentages.
What agency is responsible for AR 600-9? - ANSWER-The Deputy Chief of Staff
(DCS), G-1.
What is The Surgeon General's responsibilities for AR 600-9? - ANSWER-1.
Establish medical examination and medical counseling policies.
What Army Regulation covers the Army's Body Composition Program? -
ANSWER-AR 600-9.
What is the most recent release of AR 600-9? - ANSWER-28 June 2013.
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-1. Assist in
establishing and maintaining operational readiness, physical fitness, health and a
professional military appearance.
2. Establish body fat standards.
3. 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.
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 is less likely to sustain injury from activity, and more likely to perform at an
optimal level? - ANSWER-Individuals with desirable body fat percentages.
What agency is responsible for AR 600-9? - ANSWER-The Deputy Chief of Staff
(DCS), G-1.
What is The Surgeon General's responsibilities for AR 600-9? - ANSWER-1.
Establish medical examination and medical counseling policies.
