The Army Body Composition Program AR 600-9 Latest Update
The Army Body Composition Program AR
600-9 Latest Update
What is meant by "overweight"? - ✔✔✔-Outside of army standards for body fat
percentage
Primary objectives of ABCP? - ✔✔✔-Ensure soldiers are able to meet the physical
demands of their duties in combat.
Present a trim military appearance
What are some limits on those on ABCP? - ✔✔✔-Non-Promotable
Will not be assigned to command
Will not be sent to professional military schools
Can a soldier flagged for ABCP or APFT receive an award? - ✔✔✔-ABCP - No
APFT - Yes
What are 3 reasons the Army is so concerned with Body Fat? - ✔✔✔-Shows a lack
of discipline
Detracts from military appearance
Poor health
How often should ABCP soldiers be weighed? - ✔✔✔-Monthly
What is the weight loss goal for soldiers on ABCP? - ✔✔✔-3 to 8 pounds a month
What 3 things happen when a soldier is deemed to be overweight? - ✔✔✔-Flagged
Enrolled in ABCP
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The Army Body Composition Program AR
600-9 Latest Update
What is meant by "overweight"? - ✔✔✔-Outside of army standards for body fat
percentage
Primary objectives of ABCP? - ✔✔✔-Ensure soldiers are able to meet the physical
demands of their duties in combat.
Present a trim military appearance
What are some limits on those on ABCP? - ✔✔✔-Non-Promotable
Will not be assigned to command
Will not be sent to professional military schools
Can a soldier flagged for ABCP or APFT receive an award? - ✔✔✔-ABCP - No
APFT - Yes
What are 3 reasons the Army is so concerned with Body Fat? - ✔✔✔-Shows a lack
of discipline
Detracts from military appearance
Poor health
How often should ABCP soldiers be weighed? - ✔✔✔-Monthly
What is the weight loss goal for soldiers on ABCP? - ✔✔✔-3 to 8 pounds a month
What 3 things happen when a soldier is deemed to be overweight? - ✔✔✔-Flagged
Enrolled in ABCP
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