How often will every soldier be screened IAW AR 600-9?

• A. Every six months, at a minimum
• B. Every year
• C. Every two weeks
• D. Every month

Answer: (D)

AR 600-9 directs the Army Body Composition Program with a monthly screening cadence. This monthly measurement keeps soldiers and leaders aware of body fat status on a regular basis, allowing early counseling, adjustments to diet or fitness plans, and timely actions to return to or maintain the standard. Regular monthly checks help track trends over time, ensuring readiness and fairness across units by catching deviations before they become larger issues. Intervals like every six months or yearly would delay intervention and risk unchecked drift, while inspecting as often as every two weeks isn’t required by the regulation and would add unnecessary administrative burden.