BODY COMPOSITION PROGRAM 2026
COMPREHENSIVE FITNESS TRANSFORMATION
WORKBOOK A+
◉ What are the army body composition programs standards
Answer: 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 occurs in the soldier monitoring of a soldier's progress in
the army body composition program Answer: - 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
- A loss of 3-8 pounds or 1 percent body fat are both considered to
be attainable goals
, - When necessary , commanders and supervisors will provide
additional support, guidance and resources to enhance soldiers
success
◉ How does the ABCP treat pregnancy? Answer: soldiers that are
pregnant will be exempt from the standard for the duration of the
pregnancy plus 180 day after. if after the 180 day they exceed the
body fat requirements they will be enrolled into the program
pending approval of a medical doctor
◉ What happens when a soldier fails a body fat assessment within
36 months of release from the ABCP? Answer: within 12 months a
DA Form 268 and soldier will undergo a medical evaluation if no
medical condition is found the commander will initiate separation
orders, bar to enlistment or transfer to the Individual ready reserve
After 12 months but less than 36 soldier there will be a DA Form 268
initiated and soldier will undergo medical evaluation. if there are no
underlying medical conditions soldier will be re enrolled into the
ABCP for 3 months or 90 days if soldier after the 90 day point
soldiers will be released from the ABCP and if they do not meet the
standard the commander will initiate separation action, bar form
reenlistment or transfer to the IRR.
COMPREHENSIVE FITNESS TRANSFORMATION
WORKBOOK A+
◉ What are the army body composition programs standards
Answer: 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 occurs in the soldier monitoring of a soldier's progress in
the army body composition program Answer: - 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
- A loss of 3-8 pounds or 1 percent body fat are both considered to
be attainable goals
, - When necessary , commanders and supervisors will provide
additional support, guidance and resources to enhance soldiers
success
◉ How does the ABCP treat pregnancy? Answer: soldiers that are
pregnant will be exempt from the standard for the duration of the
pregnancy plus 180 day after. if after the 180 day they exceed the
body fat requirements they will be enrolled into the program
pending approval of a medical doctor
◉ What happens when a soldier fails a body fat assessment within
36 months of release from the ABCP? Answer: within 12 months a
DA Form 268 and soldier will undergo a medical evaluation if no
medical condition is found the commander will initiate separation
orders, bar to enlistment or transfer to the Individual ready reserve
After 12 months but less than 36 soldier there will be a DA Form 268
initiated and soldier will undergo medical evaluation. if there are no
underlying medical conditions soldier will be re enrolled into the
ABCP for 3 months or 90 days if soldier after the 90 day point
soldiers will be released from the ABCP and if they do not meet the
standard the commander will initiate separation action, bar form
reenlistment or transfer to the IRR.
