ABCP EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
What does excess body fat do to a Soldier? 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 does a Soldier get weighed? All Soldiers will be weighed every 6 months, at
minimum
If they are enrolled in ABCP they will be weighed and taped monthly.
What Body Fat Assessment Worksheet covers Males? - DA Form 5500
What Body Fat Assessment Worksheet covers Females? - DA Form 5501
When taking the measurements to determine body fat composition, how many times do
you measure each area? - Three times.
When taking measurements to determine body fat composition on a male Soldier, what
circumference sites and landmarks do you measure? - 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 particular 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 must 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.
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.
Q: AR 600-8-2 states, when a Soldier is found to be exceeding the body fat standards
how many days does the commander have to flag a Soldier using DA form 268? Answer
3.
How many days from the date of notification counseling does a Soldier have to respond
to the Cdr with a Soldier Action Plan? Answer 14.
How many days does a Soldier have after enrolling in the ABCP to see a dietitian for
nutrition counseling? Answer 30.
What are some of 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 shall be 1/4- to
1/2-inch wide (no wider than 1/2 inch) and at least 5 feet in length. A retractable
fiberglass tape is the most desirable type for all measurements. Tapes currently
available through the Army Supply System
What uniform is recommended to wear while measuring the height and weight of the
Soldier? Answer Height will be measured in stocking feet, without running shoes, and
standard PT uniform of gym shorts and T-shirt. Soldier will stand on flat surface with
head held horizontal and looking directly forward with line of vision horizontal, and the
chin parallel to the floor. The body will be straight but not rigid, as in the position of
attention. Weight The weight will be measured with the Soldier in a standard PT uniform
What does excess body fat do to a Soldier? 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 does a Soldier get weighed? All Soldiers will be weighed every 6 months, at
minimum
If they are enrolled in ABCP they will be weighed and taped monthly.
What Body Fat Assessment Worksheet covers Males? - DA Form 5500
What Body Fat Assessment Worksheet covers Females? - DA Form 5501
When taking the measurements to determine body fat composition, how many times do
you measure each area? - Three times.
When taking measurements to determine body fat composition on a male Soldier, what
circumference sites and landmarks do you measure? - 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 particular 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 must 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.
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.
Q: AR 600-8-2 states, when a Soldier is found to be exceeding the body fat standards
how many days does the commander have to flag a Soldier using DA form 268? Answer
3.
How many days from the date of notification counseling does a Soldier have to respond
to the Cdr with a Soldier Action Plan? Answer 14.
How many days does a Soldier have after enrolling in the ABCP to see a dietitian for
nutrition counseling? Answer 30.
What are some of 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 shall be 1/4- to
1/2-inch wide (no wider than 1/2 inch) and at least 5 feet in length. A retractable
fiberglass tape is the most desirable type for all measurements. Tapes currently
available through the Army Supply System
What uniform is recommended to wear while measuring the height and weight of the
Soldier? Answer Height will be measured in stocking feet, without running shoes, and
standard PT uniform of gym shorts and T-shirt. Soldier will stand on flat surface with
head held horizontal and looking directly forward with line of vision horizontal, and the
chin parallel to the floor. The body will be straight but not rigid, as in the position of
attention. Weight The weight will be measured with the Soldier in a standard PT uniform
