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Purpose
This regulation establishes policies and procedures for the implementation of the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP).
Objectives
Primary Objective
The primary objective of the ABCP is to ensure all Soldiers achieve and maintain optimal well-being and performance under all conditions.
Secondary Objectives
The secondary objectives of the ABCP are to—
- Assist in establishing and maintaining—
- Operational readiness.
- Physical fitness.
- Health.
- A professional military appearance in accordance with AR 670–1.
- Establish body fat standards.
- Provide procedures by which personnel are counseled to assist in meeting the standards prescribed in this regulation.
AR 600-9 Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – Introduction
- Purpose
- References
- Explanation of abbreviations and terms
- Responsibilities
- Objectives
Chapter 2 – Responsibilities
- General
- Deputy Chief of Staff, G–1
- The Surgeon General
- Deputy Chief of Staff, G–3/5/7
- Deputy Chief of Staff, G–4
- Chief, National Guard Bureau
- Chief, Army Reserve
- Commanding General, U.S. Forces Command
- Commanders of Army commands, Army service component commands, and direct reporting units
- Commanding General, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
- School commandants
- Commanding General, U.S. Army Medical Command
- Individuals
- Order issuing officials
- Commanders and supervisors
- Military treatment facility
- Designated master fitness trainer or noncommissioned officer
- Performance experts
Chapter 3 – Army Body Composition Program
- Overview
- Standard
- Exemptions
- Weigh-in and body fat assessment
- Enrollment in the Army Body Composition Program
- Actions, counseling, and evaluation for Regular Army and Reserve Component Soldiers on active duty
- Actions, counseling, and evaluations for Reserve Component Soldiers not on active duty
- Administrative requirements
- Monitoring Soldier progress in the Army Body Composition Program
- Medical evaluation
- Temporary medical condition
- Program failure
- Release from the Army Body Composition Program
- Body fat assessment failure within 36 months of release from Army Body Composition Program
- Pregnancy
- Hospitalization
- Exception to policy authority
- Reenlistment and extension criteria
Appendix A. References
Appendix B. Standard Methods for Determining Body Fat Using Body Circumferences, Height, and Weight
- Army Height and Weight Standards
- Army Weight for Height Table
- Army Body Fat Standards
- Army Tape Test
- DA Form 5500
- DA Form 5501
- Army Body Fat Calculator
Appendix C. Weight Loss
Appendix D. Internal Control Evaluation
Tables
- Weight for Height Table (Screening Table Weight)
- Maximum Allowable Percent Body Fat Standards
- Instructions for Completing DA Form 5500 (Male)
- Instructions for Completing DA Form 5501 (Female)
- Sample Body Fat Calculations
Forms
- DA Form 268
- DA Form 5500
- DA Form 5501
Related Publications
- AR 40-501 Standards of Medical Fitness
- AR 350-1 Army Training and Leader Development
- AR 600-8-2 Suspension of Favorable Personnel Actions (Flag)
- AR 600-8-24 Officer Transfers and Discharges
- AR 601-280 Army Retention Program
- AR 635-200 Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations
- AR 670-1 Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia
- FM 7-22 Holistic Health and Fitness
- Army Weight Management Guide