Army Body Composition Program
Service Members who exceed the Army’s height/weight and body fat standards and incur a "flag" on their records must be referred to the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP). Soldiers have 30 days after enrollment in the ABCP to meet with a dietitian.
The Fit For Performance Program is for active duty service members and taught at the Nutrition Care Clinic in William Beaumont Army Medical Center, is for active duty Service Members only and taught at Mendoza Soldier Family Care Center. The first session is instructed in a group fashion and reviews AR 600-9, body fat standards, basics of weight management, portion control, calorie counting, and keeping a food log. At least one-on-one appointment 2-4 weeks after class attendance is strongly recommended to help further individualize diet and answer specific nutrition questions and concerns.
Army Body Composition Program Resources
Summary of Army Body Composition Program-Related Actions, Counseling, and Evaluations
Summary of Army Body Composition Program-Related Actions, Counseling, and Evaluations to remain in the Soldier's record for 36 months. To ensure Service Members successfully maintain body fat standards, remaining enrolled in ABCP until reaching under 2% maximum body fat for 2 consecutive months is highly recommended.
Soldiers must bring their Soldier Action Plan and a food record to their one-on-one appointment.
| Action, counseling, and/or evaluation |
Who |
Requirement |
Timing |
| AC and RC on active duty |
RC not on active duty |
| Flagging action (DA Form 268) |
Commander |
Mandatory |
3 working days (after Soldier determined to exceed body fat standard) |
Before end of MUTA in which Soldier is determined to exceed body fat |
| Notification counseling |
Commander |
Mandatory |
2 working days from when DA Form 268 is initiated |
No later than the next MUTA after Soldier is determined to ex¬ceed body fat |
Soldier acknowledgment in ABCP
(Previously called 1st Endorsement) |
Soldier |
Mandatory |
2 working days (after Soldier receives notification counseling) |
No later than the next MUTA after the notification counseling |
| Read USAPHC TG 358 and complete Army MOVE!23 Questionnaire |
Soldier |
Mandatory |
14 days (after Soldier receives notification counseling) |
14 days (after Soldier receives notification counseling) |
Soldier weight and body fat
Assessment (DA Form 5500/5501) |
Commander/ Designee |
Mandatory |
Monthly |
Monthly |
| Soldier Action Plan |
Soldier |
Mandatory |
14 days (after Soldier receives notification counseling) |
No later than the next MUTA after the notification counseling |
Nutrition counseling memorandum
(Previously called 5th Endorsement) |
Dietitian |
Mandatory (AC and RC on active duty only) |
Within first 30 days (after Soldier receives notification counseling) |
Not applicable |
Medical evaluation memorandum
(Previously called 2nd Endorsement) |
Medical professional |
Optional |
Upon enrollment in ABCP (Soldier or commander may request it) |
Upon enrollment in ABCP (Soldier may request it) at Soldier’s own expense |
| Mandatory (AC only) |
Soldier is pregnant Prior to bar to reenlistment or separation actions (commander must request it) |
Soldier is pregnant (provides documentation from health care provider) |
| Release from ABCP counseling memorandum |
Commander |
|
Flag lifted when the Service Member falls within the Army body fat standards, and is forwarded to the Military Personnel Officer to remain in the Soldier's record for 36 months. |