M-SLC ABCP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 UPDATE 100% CORRECT.
What does excessive body fat do to a Soldier? - (ANSWER)a. Connotes a lack of personal discipline.
b. Detracts from military appearance.
c. May indicate a poor state of health, physical fitness, or stamina.
How often is a Soldier weighed? - (ANSWER)All Soldiers will be weighed every 6 months, at a minimum
If they are enrolled in ABCP they will be weighed and taped monthly.
What Body Fat Assessment Worksheet covers Males? - (ANSWER)DA Form 5500
What Body Fat Assessment Worksheet covers Females? - (ANSWER)DA Form 5501
When taking the measurements to determine body fat composition, how many times do you measure
each area? - (ANSWER)Three times.
When taking measurements to determine body fat composition on a male Soldier, what circumference
sites and landmarks do you measure? - (ANSWER)Neck and abdomen.
When taking measurements to determine body fat composition on a female Soldier, what
circumference sites and landmarks do you measure? - (ANSWER)Hip, waist, neck.
For a measurement of a specific landmark to be valid, how close must the result of each of the required
measurements be to each other? - (ANSWER)1 inch.
When taking measurements to determine body fat composition, what gender should the Soldier taking
the measurement be? - (ANSWER)Soldiers should be measured by trained individuals of the same
gender. If a trained individual of the same gender is not available to conduct the measurements, a
female Soldier will be present when a male measures a female, and a male Soldier will be present when
a female measures a male. The two will work with the Soldier between them so the tape is clearly visible
from all sides.
, M-SLC ABCP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 UPDATE 100% CORRECT.
What time period is an initial entry Soldier given to meet the body fat standard before being entered in
the ABCP and flagged under provisions of AR 600-9? - (ANSWER)6 months.
In accordance with AR 600-8-2, the commander has how many days to flag a Soldier using DA form 268,
when Soldier is determined to be exceeding the body fat standards? - (ANSWER)3.
Within how many days of the notification counseling must a Soldier respond to the commander with a
Soldier Action Plan? - (ANSWER)14.
A Soldier has how many days after enrollment in the ABCP to meet with a dietitian to receive nutrition
counseling? - (ANSWER)30.
What are the monthly safely attainable goals for a Soldier in the ABCP program? Pounds, and Body Fat. -
(ANSWER)3 to 8 Pounds
1% Body Fat
What are the preferred materials and dimension of the measuring tape and what is the Federal Stack
Number of the tape that is currently available through the Army Supple System? - (ANSWER)The tape
measure will be made of a no stretchable material, preferably fiberglass; cloth or steel tapes are
unacceptable. The tape will be 1/4- to 1/2-inch wide (not exceeding 1/2 inch) and a minimum of 5 feet
in length. A retractable fiberglass tape is the best type for measuring all areas. Tapes currently available
through the Army Supply System
What is the recommended uniform to be worn during measuring the Soldier's height and weight? -
(ANSWER)The height will be measured with the Soldier in stocking feet (without running shoes) and
standard PT uniform (gym shorts and T-shirt), standing on a flat surface with the head held horizontal,
looking directly forward with the line of vision horizontal, and the chin parallel to the floor. The body will
be straight but not rigid, similar to the position of attention. The weight will be measured with the
Soldier in a standard PT uniform (gym shorts and T-shirt). Shoes will not be worn.
What is the correct sequence of taking male Soldiers circumference measurements? - (ANSWER)Take all
circumference measurements sequentially three times and record them to the nearest half inch. If any
one of the three closest measurements differs by more than 1 inch from the other two, take an
What does excessive body fat do to a Soldier? - (ANSWER)a. Connotes a lack of personal discipline.
b. Detracts from military appearance.
c. May indicate a poor state of health, physical fitness, or stamina.
How often is a Soldier weighed? - (ANSWER)All Soldiers will be weighed every 6 months, at a minimum
If they are enrolled in ABCP they will be weighed and taped monthly.
What Body Fat Assessment Worksheet covers Males? - (ANSWER)DA Form 5500
What Body Fat Assessment Worksheet covers Females? - (ANSWER)DA Form 5501
When taking the measurements to determine body fat composition, how many times do you measure
each area? - (ANSWER)Three times.
When taking measurements to determine body fat composition on a male Soldier, what circumference
sites and landmarks do you measure? - (ANSWER)Neck and abdomen.
When taking measurements to determine body fat composition on a female Soldier, what
circumference sites and landmarks do you measure? - (ANSWER)Hip, waist, neck.
For a measurement of a specific landmark to be valid, how close must the result of each of the required
measurements be to each other? - (ANSWER)1 inch.
When taking measurements to determine body fat composition, what gender should the Soldier taking
the measurement be? - (ANSWER)Soldiers should be measured by trained individuals of the same
gender. If a trained individual of the same gender is not available to conduct the measurements, a
female Soldier will be present when a male measures a female, and a male Soldier will be present when
a female measures a male. The two will work with the Soldier between them so the tape is clearly visible
from all sides.
, M-SLC ABCP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 UPDATE 100% CORRECT.
What time period is an initial entry Soldier given to meet the body fat standard before being entered in
the ABCP and flagged under provisions of AR 600-9? - (ANSWER)6 months.
In accordance with AR 600-8-2, the commander has how many days to flag a Soldier using DA form 268,
when Soldier is determined to be exceeding the body fat standards? - (ANSWER)3.
Within how many days of the notification counseling must a Soldier respond to the commander with a
Soldier Action Plan? - (ANSWER)14.
A Soldier has how many days after enrollment in the ABCP to meet with a dietitian to receive nutrition
counseling? - (ANSWER)30.
What are the monthly safely attainable goals for a Soldier in the ABCP program? Pounds, and Body Fat. -
(ANSWER)3 to 8 Pounds
1% Body Fat
What are the preferred materials and dimension of the measuring tape and what is the Federal Stack
Number of the tape that is currently available through the Army Supple System? - (ANSWER)The tape
measure will be made of a no stretchable material, preferably fiberglass; cloth or steel tapes are
unacceptable. The tape will be 1/4- to 1/2-inch wide (not exceeding 1/2 inch) and a minimum of 5 feet
in length. A retractable fiberglass tape is the best type for measuring all areas. Tapes currently available
through the Army Supply System
What is the recommended uniform to be worn during measuring the Soldier's height and weight? -
(ANSWER)The height will be measured with the Soldier in stocking feet (without running shoes) and
standard PT uniform (gym shorts and T-shirt), standing on a flat surface with the head held horizontal,
looking directly forward with the line of vision horizontal, and the chin parallel to the floor. The body will
be straight but not rigid, similar to the position of attention. The weight will be measured with the
Soldier in a standard PT uniform (gym shorts and T-shirt). Shoes will not be worn.
What is the correct sequence of taking male Soldiers circumference measurements? - (ANSWER)Take all
circumference measurements sequentially three times and record them to the nearest half inch. If any
one of the three closest measurements differs by more than 1 inch from the other two, take an
