AR 600-9 (ABCP)
What is the most recent release of AR 600-9? - ANS28 June 2013
What is the Primary Objective of the ABCP? - ANSto ensure all Soldiers achieve and
maintain optimal well-being and performance under all conditions
What are the Secondary Objectives of the ABCP? - ANS1. To establish and maintain
Operational readiness, Physical fitness, Health and a Professional military appearance
2. Establish body fat standards
3. Provide procedures by which personnel are counseled to assist in meeting the standards
What must Soldiers maintain in order to meet mission requirements? - ANSSoldiers must
maintain a high level of physical readiness
What is one indicator of physical readiness? - ANSBody composition
How is Body Composition an indicator of a Soldier's Physical Readiness? - ANSIt is
associated with an individual's Fitness, Endurance, and overall Health
Who will benefit from Soldiers meeting Body fat percentages? - ANSthe individual and
collective benefit to themselves, their unit, and the entire Army
What agency is responsible for
AR 600-9? - ANSDeputy Chief of Staff (DCS), G-1
What is the function of a designated Unit Fitness Training NCO or Master Fitness Trainer? -
ANS1. Prescribe proper exercise and fitness techniques to assist Soldiers in meeting and
maintaining body fat standards
2. Assist commanders in developing programs that establish a physical fitness program
3. Train other command designated NCOs in proper height, weight, and body circumference
methodology to assess body fat composition
What does the ABCP provide Commanders with? - ANSThe ABCP provides commanders a
systematic approach to enforce military standards across the unit, while supporting Soldiers
with the resources they need to return to an optimum level of individual readiness
What is the amount of time that every Soldier will be screened IAW AR 600-9? -
ANSSoldiers will be screened every 6 months, at a minimum, to ensure compliance with this
regulation
What is the only authorized method of estimating body fat? - ANSthe Circumference-Based
Tape Method, which is outlined in appendix B of A.R. 600-9
What is the most recent release of AR 600-9? - ANS28 June 2013
What is the Primary Objective of the ABCP? - ANSto ensure all Soldiers achieve and
maintain optimal well-being and performance under all conditions
What are the Secondary Objectives of the ABCP? - ANS1. To establish and maintain
Operational readiness, Physical fitness, Health and a Professional military appearance
2. Establish body fat standards
3. Provide procedures by which personnel are counseled to assist in meeting the standards
What must Soldiers maintain in order to meet mission requirements? - ANSSoldiers must
maintain a high level of physical readiness
What is one indicator of physical readiness? - ANSBody composition
How is Body Composition an indicator of a Soldier's Physical Readiness? - ANSIt is
associated with an individual's Fitness, Endurance, and overall Health
Who will benefit from Soldiers meeting Body fat percentages? - ANSthe individual and
collective benefit to themselves, their unit, and the entire Army
What agency is responsible for
AR 600-9? - ANSDeputy Chief of Staff (DCS), G-1
What is the function of a designated Unit Fitness Training NCO or Master Fitness Trainer? -
ANS1. Prescribe proper exercise and fitness techniques to assist Soldiers in meeting and
maintaining body fat standards
2. Assist commanders in developing programs that establish a physical fitness program
3. Train other command designated NCOs in proper height, weight, and body circumference
methodology to assess body fat composition
What does the ABCP provide Commanders with? - ANSThe ABCP provides commanders a
systematic approach to enforce military standards across the unit, while supporting Soldiers
with the resources they need to return to an optimum level of individual readiness
What is the amount of time that every Soldier will be screened IAW AR 600-9? -
ANSSoldiers will be screened every 6 months, at a minimum, to ensure compliance with this
regulation
What is the only authorized method of estimating body fat? - ANSthe Circumference-Based
Tape Method, which is outlined in appendix B of A.R. 600-9
