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What is the most recent release of AR 600-9?

A

28 June 2013

1
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What does AR 600-9 Cover?

A

The Army Body Composition Program

2
Q

What does ABCP stand for?

A

Army body composition program

3
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What is the Primary Objective of the ABCP?

A

to ensure all Soldiers achieve and maintain optimal well-being and performance under all conditions

4
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What are the Secondary Objectives of the ABCP?

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  1. Assist in establishing and maintaining Operational readiness, Physical fitness, Health and A professional military appearance
  2. Establish body fat standards
  3. Provide procedures by which personnel are counseled to assist in meeting the standards
5
Q

What must Soldiers maintain in order to meet mission requirements?

A

Soldiers must maintain a high level of physical readiness

6
Q

What is one indicator of physical readiness?

A

Body composition

7
Q

How is Body Composition an indicator of a Soldier’s Physical Readiness?

A

It is associated with an individual’s fitness, endurance, and overall health

8
Q

Who is more likely to sustain injury from weight bearing activity?

A

Soldiers that do not meet body fat percentages

9
Q

What agency is responsible for AR 600-9?

A

The Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), G–1

10
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Who is responsible for meeting Body fat percentages?

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Each Soldier

11
Q

If a registered dietitian is not available who may provide nutrition and weight reduction counseling?

A

a health care provider, to include nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or medical doctor

12
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What is the amount of time that every Soldier will be screened IAW AR 600-9?

A

Every 6 months

13
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What is the Male Body Fat Assessment Worksheet?

A

DA Form 5500

14
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What is the Female Body Fat Assessment Worksheet?

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DA Form 5501

15
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What are the Actions that are required when a Soldier is determined to be exceeding the body fat standard?

A
  1. Notification counseling
  2. Soldier Action Plan
  3. Nutrition counseling
16
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How long does a Commander have to Flag the Soldier using DA Form 268 (Report to Suspend Favorable Personnel Actions (FLAG) for failing to meet body fat standards?

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3 working days

17
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ow long does a Commander have from initiation of DA Form 268 to counsel and/or notify and enroll the Soldier in the ABCP?

A

2 working days

18
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How long will a Soldier have to meet with a dietitian or health care provider

A

within 30 days of enrollment in the ABCP

19
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Where are the sites to measure a male?

A

neck and the abdomen

20
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Where are the sites to measure a female?

A

neck, waist, and hips

21
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What is meant by the term overweight?

A

It’s meant that the percent body fat has exceeded the standard specify in AR 600–9

22
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What is the required weight loss goal for soldiers in the army body composition program?

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3 to 8 pounds per month

23
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What 3 thing must happen when a soldier is determined to be overweight?

A
-Will be provided exercise guidance 
 and dietary information by a health 
 care
-Enter ABCP 
-Flagged by commander
24
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How often should soldiers in the ABCP weight in?

A

Monthly

25
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How many time is each measurement required to be made?

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3 times