How does pregnancy affect AR 600-9 body fat testing?

• A. Pregnant soldiers are exempt from standard body fat testing during pregnancy, postpartum policies apply when returning to duty.
• B. Pregnancy requires more frequent testing.
• C. Pregnancy does not affect testing.
• D. Pregnant soldiers must continue testing at the same rate.

Answer: (A)

Pregnancy changes how AR 600-9 body fat testing is handled. The Army recognizes that during pregnancy weight gain and bodily changes can affect measurements in ways that don’t reflect a Soldier’s typical body fat level. Because of this, pregnant Soldiers are exempt from the standard body fat test while they are pregnant. When the Soldier returns to duty after giving birth, postpartum policies guide how and when they resume testing and work to meet the standards. This approach protects the health of the mother and fetus and ensures a fair assessment once the Soldier is back in regular duties.