AR 600-9 Army Body Composition Program UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers

AR 600-9: Army Body Composition Program
Overview UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers

AR 600-9 The Army Body Composition Program (ABCP).


Purpose of AR 600-9 To establish policies and procedures for body
composition standards in the Army.


Army Body Composition Program A program to ensure Soldiers achieve and maintain
(ABCP) optimal body composition and readiness.



Who does the ABCP apply to? All Soldiers in the Active Army, Army Reserve, and
National Guard.

, Army's body fat standard Soldiers must maintain body fat levels within Army
standards to meet readiness requirements.


Maximum allowable body fat Ranges from 20-26% for males depending on age.
percentage for males


Maximum allowable body fat Ranges from 30-36% for females depending on
percentage for females age.


Height and weight assessments At least every 6 months or as required by
frequency command.


Consequence of exceeding body fat They are enrolled in the ABCP and flagged.
standard


Role of the commander in the ABCP To enforce ABCP standards, monitor compliance,
and provide support.


Form used to record height and DA Form 5500 (Male) or DA Form 5501 (Female).
weight


Form used for body fat content DA Form 5500 (Male) or DA Form 5501 (Female).
worksheet