Army Body Composition Program (AR 600-9) Questions And Answers Graded A!!!

What regulation covers the Army Body Composition Program? - ANS AR 600-9 What is meant by the term "overweight"? - ANS A soldier is considered overweight when his or her percent body fat exceeds the standard specified in AR 600-9 Who is responsible for meeting the standards prescribed in AR 600-9? - ANS Every soldier What are the primary objectives of the Army Weight Control Program? - ANS Ensure that all personnel: - Are able to meet the physical demands of their duties under combat conditions - Present a trim military appearance at all times. Name some limitations on personnel that are overweight, including Soldiers who become pregnant while on the weight control program? - ANS 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? - ANS A Soldier that is flagged for being overweight cannot receive an award. A Soldier that is flagged for APFT failure can receive an award. When is a determination of percent body fat required to be made on personnel? - ANS When their body weight exceeds the screening table weight. What are three reasons why the Army is so concerned about excess body fat? - ANS 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? - ANS On the day that the soldier is informed by the unit commander that he or she has been entered into a weight control program. Tape measures used for taping should be made of what material? - ANS The tape measures could be made of a non stretchable material, preferably fiberglass; cloth or steel tapes are unacceptable. How often should soldiers in the weight control program weight in? - ANS Monthly to measure progress What is the required weight loss goal for Soldiers on the Army Weight Control Program? - ANS The required weight loss goal of 3 to 8 pounds per month is considered a safely attainable goal to enable soldiers to lose excess body fat and meet the body fat standards. Screening table weights and heights are measured to the nearest what? - ANS 1/2 pound or 1/2 inch What three things must happen when a soldier is determined to be overweight? - ANS 1. They will be provided the resources required to achieve the Army's weight loss requirements. 2. Entered into weight control program by unit commanders. 3. Flagged by the Commander under the provisions of AR 600-8-22 How often should soldiers be weighed? - ANS Soldier should be weighed when they take the APFT or at least every six months Define Tape Test: - ANS The method of determining the percent of body fat on a soldier. What circumference sites are used for taping male and female soldiers? - ANS Male- Abdomen and Neck Female- Neck, Waist and Hip (largest portion of the protruding buttock) How many times is each measurement required to be made? - ANS Three times (each measurement must be within 1/2 an inch) How many people should be utilized in the taping of soldiers? - ANS Two, one to place the tape measure and determine the measurements, the other to assure proper placement and tension of the tape, as well as to record the measurement on the worksheet If circumstances prevent the weighing of soldiers immediately following the APFT, when can they be weighed? - ANS If the circumstances preclude weighing soldiers during the APFT, they should be weighed within 30 days of the APFT. To assist soldiers in meeting the requirements prescribed in AR 600-9, weight-screening tables are used. The screening weight is based on what two considerations? - ANS Height and age with separate tables for males and females What is the amount of time that every Soldier will be screened IAW AR 600-9? - ANS Every 6 months What is the only authorized method of estimating body fat? - ANS the circumference-based tape method What are Commanders are authorized to use as a screening tool in order to expedite the semi-annual testing process? - ANS The weight for height table Who has the authority to direct a body fat assessment on any Soldier that they deter