ABCP Flashcards
What publication covers holistic health and fitness?
FM 7–22
Published 1 October 2020
What publication covers suspension of favorable actions?
AR 600 –8–2
Published 5 April 2021
What publication covers the army body composition program?
AR 600–9
Published 16 July 2019
When taping fiberglass/non-stretchable material is acceptable. Which material is not
Cloth or steel
Scales used for weighing soldiers will be calibrated ______
Annually
What is the primary objective of the ABCP?
To ensure all soldiers achieve and maintain optimal well-being, and performance under all conditions
What are the three secondary objectives of the ABCP?
- Assist in establishing and maintaining operational readiness, physical fitness, health, and a professional military appearance
- Establish body fat standards.
- provide procedures by which personnel are canceled to assist in meeting the standards prescribed in AR 600–9
Each soldier (commissioned officer, Warrant Officer, and enlisted) is responsible for meeting the ______ prescribed in AR 600–9
Standards
Military treatment facilities will provide resources and programs to support education on tenants of what 3 things for optimal body composition, and health promotion?
- Sleep.
- Activity.
- Nutrition.
Two things a master fitness trainer does
- Train command designated UFT NCO’s on circumference methodology and proper exercise and fitness techniques
- Provide MFR for UFT NCO or other NCO’s completion of height/weight/body circumference methodology training
True or false
A designated master fitness trainer, or UFTNCO will assist commanders and developing programs that establish a physical fitness program in accordance with FM 7–22
True
Prescribing proper exercise and fitness techniques according to FM 7–22 and improving readiness of the unit by assistant commanders and communication with healthcare professionals/teams/AWC’s To ensure soldiers receive performance education on sleep, activity, and performance nutrition is the role of who?
Designated master fitness trainer, or UFT NCO
In the absence of a unit, master fitness trainer, who has resource capacity to provide education on proper height, weight and body, circumference, methodology, and proper exercise and fitness techniques as well as assist commanders in developing physical fitness programs?
The AWC or the MTF
What does the ABCP provide commanders?
A systematic approach to enforce military standards while supporting soldiers with resources to return to optimal level readiness
How often will soldiers be screened at a minimum for body fat standard?
Six months
True or false
Commanders have the authority to direct a body fat assessment on any soldier that they determine does not present a soldier appearance to ensure soldier meets the screening table wait for his measured height
True
What happens to soldiers identified as exceeding body fat standards?
Flagged in accordance with AR 600 –8–2 and enrolled in ABCP
Do soldiers assigned or attached to WTU need to meet BF standards?
Yes
Name five exemptions for requirements of 600–9, but must maintain soldierly appearance
- Major limb loss.
- Soldiers on established continued on active duty and/or continued on active reserve status
- Pregnant or postpartum soldiers
- New recruits six months from entry of active service.
- Soldiers who have undergone prolonged hospitalization for 30 continuous days or greater.
What is the feasible time between ACFT and weigh in?
Seven days if feasible
How many soldiers assist in taping/measurements?
Two of the same sex
- If a trained individual of the same sex is not available, A female soldier will be present when a male soldier measures a female and vice versa.
Is the height/weight/body fat required on a DA 705?
No
When does enrollment into ABCP start?
The day the soldier is notified by unit commander or designee that they are enrolled
How many days does the commander have to flag the soldier for failing height and weight?
Three days
