Army Body Composition Program

Question 1

Name three limitations on personnel when they are enrolled in the Army Body Composition Program.

Answer 1

1. Non-promotable.
2. Will not be authorized to attend professional military/civilian schooling.
3. Will not be assigned to command positions.

Question 2

When does enrollment in the Army Body Composition Program begin?

Answer 2

The day the soldier is notified by commander/designee that he/she has been entered in the program.

Question 3

How often should soldiers in the Army Body Composition Program weigh in?

Answer 3

Approximately every 30 days OR during unit assemblies for RC on active duty.

Question 4

What weight loss/body fat percentage is considered a safely attainable goal that enables soldiers to lose
excess body fat and meet body fat standards and is considered to be making
satisfactory progress?

Answer 4

A monthly loss of either 3 - 8 lbs or 1% body fat.

Question 5

What circumference sites are used for taping MALE soldiers? What FORM is used for documentation?

Answer 5

Neck and abdomen.

DA For 5500

Question 6

What circumference sites are used for taping FEMALE soldiers? What FORM is used for documentation?

Answer 6

Neck, waist and hip.

DA Form 5501

Question 7

What regulation covers the Army Body Composition Program?

Answer 7

AR 600-9

Question 8

What are 3 key components of a weight loss program?

Answer 8

1. Nutrition therapy
2. Increased physical activity
3. Behavior modification

Question 9

What are unsafe weight loss strategies?

Answer 9

1. Fasting/starvation
2. Water loss/forced dehydration
3. Abuse of diuretics/laxatives
4. Vomiting and/or purging
5. Use of diet/weight loss pills