Which regulation governs the Army Body Composition Program?

• A. AR 600-9 The Army Body Composition Program
• B. AR 600-20 The Army Command Policy
• C. AR 40-501 Standards of Medical Fitness
• D. AR 350-1 The Army Training and Leader Development

Answer: (B)

The Army Body Composition Program is defined by Army Regulation 600-9. That regulation specifically lays out the body fat standards, how measurements are taken (and by whom), and the steps and responsibilities involved in the program for soldiers who don’t meet the criteria. It covers measurement methods, documentation, exemptions or medical waivers, and the roles of commanders, first-line leaders, and medical personnel in guiding soldiers through improvement plans.

The other regulations address different areas. Army Regulation 600-20 covers general command policy, not the specifics of body composition. Army Regulation 40-501 sets medical fitness standards, but it doesn’t govern the ABCP’s measurement or progression processes. Army Regulation 350-1 deals with training and leader development, not body composition policy.