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AR 600-9 | Certified Key Questions With
Answers
How often are monthly ABCP assessments conducted to measure a Soldier's
progress?-correct-answer-Every 30 days
What does AR 600-9 para 3-12 consider satisfactory progress in that ABCP?-
correct-answer-Satisfactory progress is defined as a monthly weight loss of either
3 to 8 pounds or 1% body fat
What is considered a failure of the ABCP?-correct-answer-A soldier that exhibits
less than satisfactory progress for two consecutive monthly ABCP assessments
Failure to achieve satisfactory progress after 6 months may result in what?-
correct-answer-Involuntary separation under AR 635-200, chapter 18
What happens when a temporary medical condition that directly causes weight
gain or prevents weight or body fat loss?-correct-answer-Soldiers will have up to 6
months from the initial medical evaluation day to undergo treatment to resolve
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the medical condition but a medical specialty physician may extend the time
period up to 12 months
If a soldier has a medical condition what will happen IAW AR 600-9?-correct-
answer-So she will participate in the ABCP to include initiation of a DA Form 268,
nutrition counseling, and monthly body fat assessment, but will not be penalized
for failing to show progress
What happens if a soldier is successfully dis-enrolled from the ABCP and is later
re-enrolled within 12 months from the date of removal?-correct-answer-Soldier
will be separated from service
If enrolled after 12 months but within 36 months from the date of removal from
the ABCP, the soldier will have how many days to obtain the standard or be
separated from service?-correct-answer-90 days
What is used to remove a soldier from the ABCP: screening table weight or body
fat standard?-correct-answer-Body fat standard
AR 600-9 | Certified Key Questions With
Answers
How often are monthly ABCP assessments conducted to measure a Soldier's
progress?-correct-answer-Every 30 days
What does AR 600-9 para 3-12 consider satisfactory progress in that ABCP?-
correct-answer-Satisfactory progress is defined as a monthly weight loss of either
3 to 8 pounds or 1% body fat
What is considered a failure of the ABCP?-correct-answer-A soldier that exhibits
less than satisfactory progress for two consecutive monthly ABCP assessments
Failure to achieve satisfactory progress after 6 months may result in what?-
correct-answer-Involuntary separation under AR 635-200, chapter 18
What happens when a temporary medical condition that directly causes weight
gain or prevents weight or body fat loss?-correct-answer-Soldiers will have up to 6
months from the initial medical evaluation day to undergo treatment to resolve
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the medical condition but a medical specialty physician may extend the time
period up to 12 months
If a soldier has a medical condition what will happen IAW AR 600-9?-correct-
answer-So she will participate in the ABCP to include initiation of a DA Form 268,
nutrition counseling, and monthly body fat assessment, but will not be penalized
for failing to show progress
What happens if a soldier is successfully dis-enrolled from the ABCP and is later
re-enrolled within 12 months from the date of removal?-correct-answer-Soldier
will be separated from service
If enrolled after 12 months but within 36 months from the date of removal from
the ABCP, the soldier will have how many days to obtain the standard or be
separated from service?-correct-answer-90 days
What is used to remove a soldier from the ABCP: screening table weight or body
fat standard?-correct-answer-Body fat standard
