Dated 16 July 2019

This regulation establishes policies and procedures for the implementation of the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP).

It prescribes procedures governing fitness and weight and body fat standards.

Applicability: 

This regulation applies to the Regular Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated.

Objectives:

a. The primary objective of the ABCP is to ensure all Soldiers achieve and maintain optimal well-being and perfor-mance under all conditions.

b. Secondary objectives of the ABCP are to—

(1) Assist in establishing and maintaining—

(a) Operational readiness.

(b) Physical fitness.

(c) Health.

(d) A professional military appearance in accordance with AR 670–1.

(2) Establish body fat standards.

(3) Provide procedures by which personnel are counseled to assist in meeting the standards prescribed in this regulation.

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