The professional appearance standard referenced in the ABCP's secondary objectives is governed by which regulation?

• A. AR 600-9
• B. AR 670-1
• C. AR 350-1
• D. AR 11-2

Answer: (B)

Professional appearance in the Army is defined by how soldiers wear their uniforms, groom themselves, and display insignia. The regulation that governs all of these dress and appearance standards is AR 670-1, Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia. It lays out the rules for uniform wear, grooming, jewelry, tattoos, insignia placement, and overall presentation. In the ABCP, secondary objectives reference maintaining a professional appearance that aligns with Army standards, so AR 670-1 is the controlling regulation. The other regulations address different topics: AR 600-9 covers the Army Body Composition Program itself; AR 350-1 deals with training and leader development; AR 11-2 concerns safety programs.