Army Board /Body Composition TEST QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS

Solders must maintain a high level of physical readiness in order to meet mission requirements- how does body composition contribute to mission requirements? - ANSWER Body composition is one indicator of physical readiness that is associated with an individual's fitness, endurance, and overall health- individuals with desirable body fat percentages generally exhibited muscular strength and endurance, are less like to sustain injuries from weight bearing activity and are more likely to perform at an optimal level. what actions are required when a soldier is determined to be exceeding the body fat standards? - ANSWER Notification counseling- commander has 3 working days to flag the soldier soldier action plan- within 14 days of notification counseling nutrition counseling- soldier has 30 days after enrollment into ABCP to meet with dietitian 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 is the maximum allowed percent body fat for male and female in the age group 21-27 - ANSWER male- 22% Female- 32% 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 are 3 key components of a healthful and safe weight loss program? - ANSWER Nutritional therapy increased physical activity behavior modification 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. What are the primary and secondary objectives of the ABCP? - ANSWER Primary- to ensure all