M-SLC ABCP Test Questions & Answers

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M-SLC ABCP Test Questions & Answers What is the regulation that governs the ABCP? - ANS - AR 600-9 What is the primary objective of the ABCP? - ANS - To ensure all Soldiers achieve and maintain opt ... imal well-being and performance under all conditions. What are the secondary objectives of the ABCP? - ANS - 1. Operational Readiness 2. Physical Fitness 3. Health 4. A professional military appearance in accordance with AR 670-1 What are the commander's responsibilities in the ABCP? - ANS - 1. Implement the ABCP 2. Ensure continued evaluation of all Soldiers under their command 3. Review monthly suspension of favorable action management reports 4. Forward complete ABCP file to gaining unit on each Soldier who conducts a PCS and is flagged for non-compliance What are the healthcare personnel's responsibilities in the ABCP? - ANS - 1. Assist commanders and supervisors 2. Identify pathological conditions 3. Evaluate Soldiers exceeding the screening weight standard Who handles changes to ABCP policy? - ANS - DCS-G1 What are the Unit Fitness NCO / MFT's responsibilities? - ANS - 1. Prescribe proper exercise and fitness techniques 2. Assist commanders in developing programs 3. Train other NCOs in proper height/weight and body composition standards What FM covers Army Physical Readiness Training? - ANS - FM 7-22 How often are scales calibrated? - ANS - Annually. What does excessive body fat do to a Soldier? - ANS - 1. Connotes a lack of personal discipline 2. Detracts from military appearance 3. May indicate a poor state of health, physical fitness and stamina How often will Soldiers be screened IAW AR 600-9? - ANS - Every 6 months at a minimum What is the only authorized method of measuring body fat IAW AR 600-9? - ANS - Circumferencebased tape method Does the commander have the authority to direct a body fat assessment on any Soldier? - ANS - Yes. If they determine that the Soldier does not present a Soldierly appearance, regardless of whether or not the Soldier exceeds the screening table weight for his or her measured height. In accordance with what regulation do commander's flag Soldiers? - ANS - AR 600-8-2 Which Soldiers are exempt from meeting the ABCP requirements? - ANS - Soldiers with major limb loss. How does AR 600-9 define major limb loss? - ANS - Amputation above the ankle or above the wrist. It does NOT include partial hand, foot, finger, or toe amputation. How many days do new recruits have to meet standards IAW AR 600-9 upon arrival at their unit? - ANS - 180 days or 6 months Where are females taped? - ANS - Neck, waist, hips. (buttocks, smallest portion of the waist, neck) Where are males taped? - ANS - Around the neck and around the navel. When does enrollment in the ABCP start? - ANS - On the day that the Soldier is notified by the commander or the commander's designee. How many working days does the commander have to FLAG the Soldier? - ANS - 3 working days. What FORM does the commander use to flag the Soldier? - ANS - DA Form 268. (The date listed on the DA Form 268 is the day that the Soldier was found to be non-compliant. How many working days the commander have to provide NOTIFICATION COUNSELING? - ANS - 2 working days. How many days does the Soldier have to complete their SOLDIER ACTION PLAN? - ANS - 14 days. How many days does the Soldier have to MEET WITH A DIETITIAN upon enrollment in the ABCP? - ANS - 30 days. While enrolled in the ABCP, how often will Soldiers be screened? - ANS - Every 30 days. What is defined as SATISFACTORY PROGRESS (safe, attainable goals)? - ANS - 3-8 pounds or 1% each month How many days does the Soldier have to ACKNOWLEDGE ENROLLMENT in the ABCP by memorandum? - ANS - 2 days. What forms are used to annotate tape results? - ANS - Males - DA Form 5500 Females - DA Form 5501 If a soldier is found to have a temporary medical condition, how much time does he have to resolve the condition? - ANS - 6 months. Medical may extend the time period up to 12 months When can a Soldier be removed from the ABCP? - ANS - As soon as he is he makes BF percent. What can happen to a Soldier that fails to meet satisfactory progress? - ANS - Subject to separation When is a Soldier considered to be failing the ABCP? - ANS - 1. If they exhibit less than satisfactory progress for two consecutive months 2. If after 6 months' time they fail to exhibit satisfactory progress for three non-consecutive months How long is a pregnant Soldier exempt from the standards outlined in AR 600-9? - ANS - For the duration of her pregnancy and for 180 days (6 months) after birth. What is the consequence for a Soldier that is placed back in the ABCP WITHIN 1 YEAR of being removed from ABCP? - ANS - 1. Subject to involuntary separation 2. Bar to reenlistment 3. Transfer to the IRR If a Soldier is placed back in the ABCP AFTER 1 YEAR but BEFORE 3 YEARS, how long does the Soldier have to make BF percent? - ANS - 90 days. How often is a Soldier weighed? - ANS - Every 6 months, at minimum. What BFA sheet is used for males? - ANS - DA Form 500 What BFA sheet is used for females? - ANS - DA Form 5501 What are the age groups and maximum allowable BF percentages? - ANS - 1. 17 - 20 Males: 20% Females: 30% 2. 21 - 27 M: 22% F: 32% 3. 28 - 39 M: 24% F:34% 4. 40 and above M: 26% F: 36% How close does each consecutive measurement during screening need to be in order to be valid? - ANS - Each measurement needs to be within 1 inch. What is the form for a physical profile? - ANS - DA Form 3349 how much time does the Soldier have to read the TG 358? - ANS - 14 days. [Show More]

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