To be released from the ABCP, a soldier must meet which standard?

• A. Meet the body fat standard
• B. Complete all counseling sessions
• C. Pass a medical exam
• D. Receive medical waiver

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that release from the Army Body Composition Program happens when a soldier again meets the body fat standard appropriate for their age and sex. The ABCP is in place to ensure soldiers maintain the Army’s body composition requirements, and the deciding factor for stepping out of the program is being within those prescribed body fat limits, as determined by the standard measurement method.

So, completing counseling, or having a medical exam or waiver, isn’t what ends the ABCP status. Those steps may be part of the process or related to other concerns, but the trigger for release is simply meeting the body fat standard. If you’re aiming to be released, your efforts should focus on achieving and maintaining body fat within the permitted range through sustained diet and exercise, monitored by the proper body fat assessments.