Who is primarily responsible for implementing and monitoring ABCP at the unit level?

• A. The unit commander, first sergeant, and designated ABCP monitor
• B. The platoon commander alone
• C. The medical team
• D. The supply officer

Answer: (A)

Implementing and monitoring ABCP at the unit level is a joint responsibility of the unit commander, the first sergeant, and the designated ABCP monitor. The commander sets policy, enforces standards, and ensures everyone understands and follows the program. The first sergeant provides day-to-day supervision, counseling, and consistent application of the program across the unit. The designated ABCP monitor handles the administrative side—tracking progress, recording measurements, scheduling weigh-ins, and coordinating with medical staff when medical evaluation or exemptions are needed. This combination ensures the program is carried out fairly, consistently, and with proper accountability. The platoon commander alone cannot oversee the entire unit; the medical team supports medical aspects but does not run the program's implementation and monitoring, and the supply officer handles logistics rather than body composition accountability.