ARMY BOARD QUESTIONS-ARMY BODY
COMPOSITION PROGRAM
Solders must maintain a high level of physical readiness in order to meet mission
requirements- how does body composition contribute to mission requirements? -
Correct Answers -Body composition is one indicator of physical readiness that is
associated with an individual's fitness, endurance, and overall health- individuals with
desirable body fat percentages generally exhibited muscular strength and endurance,
are less like to sustain injuries from weight bearing activity and are more likely to
perform at an optimal level.
what actions are required when a soldier is determined to be exceeding the body fat
standards? - Correct Answers -Notification counseling- commander has 3 working days
to flag the soldier
soldier action plan- within 14 days of notification counseling
nutrition counseling- soldier has 30 days after enrollment into ABCP to meet with
dietitian
What are the army body composition programs standards - Correct Answers -Soldiers
are required to meet the prescribed body fat standard, the will be screen every 6
months at minimum
circumference based tape method is the only method for estimating body fat.
commanders have the authority to direct a body fat assessment on any soldier that they
determine does not present a soldierly appearance, regardless if soldier exceeds the
screening table weight for his or her height
What is the maximum allowed percent body fat for male and female in the age group
21-27 - Correct Answers -male- 22%
Female- 32%
What occurs in the soldier monitoring of a soldier's progress in the army body
composition program - Correct Answers -- Every 30 days or drill weekend for reserve
components commanders will conduct a monthly ABCP assessment to measure the
soldiers progress and results will be annotated on a DA 5500 or DA5501
COMPOSITION PROGRAM
Solders must maintain a high level of physical readiness in order to meet mission
requirements- how does body composition contribute to mission requirements? -
Correct Answers -Body composition is one indicator of physical readiness that is
associated with an individual's fitness, endurance, and overall health- individuals with
desirable body fat percentages generally exhibited muscular strength and endurance,
are less like to sustain injuries from weight bearing activity and are more likely to
perform at an optimal level.
what actions are required when a soldier is determined to be exceeding the body fat
standards? - Correct Answers -Notification counseling- commander has 3 working days
to flag the soldier
soldier action plan- within 14 days of notification counseling
nutrition counseling- soldier has 30 days after enrollment into ABCP to meet with
dietitian
What are the army body composition programs standards - Correct Answers -Soldiers
are required to meet the prescribed body fat standard, the will be screen every 6
months at minimum
circumference based tape method is the only method for estimating body fat.
commanders have the authority to direct a body fat assessment on any soldier that they
determine does not present a soldierly appearance, regardless if soldier exceeds the
screening table weight for his or her height
What is the maximum allowed percent body fat for male and female in the age group
21-27 - Correct Answers -male- 22%
Female- 32%
What occurs in the soldier monitoring of a soldier's progress in the army body
composition program - Correct Answers -- Every 30 days or drill weekend for reserve
components commanders will conduct a monthly ABCP assessment to measure the
soldiers progress and results will be annotated on a DA 5500 or DA5501
