Who will provide guidance on improving the nutritional status of soldiers? - ✔✔The Surgeon General
Who is responsible for meeting the standards in AR 600-9? - ✔✔The Soldier (Individual)
How often will the SM be screened to ensure they meet body fat standards? - ✔✔Every 6 months
What is a safe and attainable weight loss goal for Solders to loose excess body fat? - ✔✔3-8 lbs or 1%
body fat per month
How do you measure height when measuring for the height screening table? - ✔✔To the nearest
inch
How many days does the Commander have to flag a SM that does not meet AR 600-9 standards? -
✔✔3 working days
What are the Commanders responsibilities in regards to AR 600-9? - ✔✔Implement the ABCP, Ensure
the continued evaluation of all soldiers under their command, Review monthly suspension of
favorable personnel actions, Forward a complete ABCP file to the gaining unit on each soldier who
PCSs
Which of the following methods is authorized for estimating body fat percentage? -
✔✔Circumference based tape
Soldiers have how many days to complete the Soldier Action Plan? - ✔✔14 days
A medical evaluation is required when? - ✔✔Requested by the unit Commander, Requested by the
Soldier, Soldier is being considered for separation, Soldier is within 6 months of ETS
After 6 months in ABCP, if he or she still exceeds body fat standards, and exhibits less than
satisfactory progress for 3 or more what? - ✔✔Nonconsecutive monthly ABCP assessments the SM
should be chaptered