Who is subject to ABCP?

• A. Soldiers who are within the body fat standards.
• B. All civilian employees.
• C. Soldiers who exceed the body fat standards set by AR 600-9.
• D. Contractors on Army installations.

Answer: (C)

ABCP kicks in for Soldiers who don’t meet the Army’s body fat standards. Army Regulation 600-9 sets the maximum body fat percentages for Soldiers based on age and sex; if a Soldier exceeds those limits, they become subject to ABCP. The program provides counseling, a tailored plan with nutrition and exercise goals, and periodic remeasurements aimed at bringing body fat back within the allowed range. It isn’t for civilians, contractors, or Soldiers who stay within the standard, so the focus is specifically on Soldiers who exceed the body fat standards.