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What is meant by 'overweight'?
What is meant by 'overweight'?
Outside of army standards for body fat percentage
What are the primary objectives of the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP)? (Select all that apply)
What are the primary objectives of the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP)? (Select all that apply)
- Increase soldier promotions
- Provide physical training programs
- Present a trim military appearance (correct)
- Ensure soldiers can meet the physical demands of their duties in combat (correct)
What are some limits on those in the ABCP?
What are some limits on those in the ABCP?
Non-Promotable, Will not be assigned to command, Will not be sent to professional military schools
Can a soldier flagged for ABCP or APFT receive an award? Please specify for both.
Can a soldier flagged for ABCP or APFT receive an award? Please specify for both.
What are three reasons the Army is concerned with body fat?
What are three reasons the Army is concerned with body fat?
How often should soldiers in the ABCP be weighed?
How often should soldiers in the ABCP be weighed?
What is the weight loss goal for soldiers in the ABCP?
What is the weight loss goal for soldiers in the ABCP?
What happens when a soldier is deemed to be overweight?
What happens when a soldier is deemed to be overweight?
How often are soldiers weighed?
How often are soldiers weighed?
What is the DOD standard for body fat?
What is the DOD standard for body fat?
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Overweight Definition
- Defined as exceeding Army standards for body fat percentage.
Primary Objectives of ABCP
- Ensures soldiers can meet physical demands in combat.
- Promotes a trim and professional military appearance.
Limitations for ABCP Soldiers
- Soldiers on ABCP are non-promotable.
- Ineligible for command positions.
- Excluded from professional military schools.
Awards Eligibility
- Soldiers flagged for ABCP are not eligible for awards.
- Soldiers flagged for APFT may still receive awards.
Importance of Body Fat Management
- Overweight indicates a lack of discipline.
- Affects the overall military appearance.
- Associated with poor health outcomes.
Weight Monitoring Frequency
- Soldiers must be weighed monthly while enrolled in ABCP.
Weight Loss Goals
- Soldiers on ABCP should aim for a weight loss of 3 to 8 pounds per month.
Consequences of Being Overweight
- Soldiers identified as overweight are flagged.
- Required to enroll in ABCP.
- Provided with a structured weight loss plan for safe weight management.
Weighing Frequency for Soldiers
- Soldiers are weighed during the Physical Training (PT) test or at least every six months.
DOD Body Fat Standards
- Body fat standards set at 18% for males and 26% for females.
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