What actions are required when a soldier is determined to be exceeding the body fat standard?

• A. Notification counseling (enrollment), Soldier action plan, Nutrition counseling
• B. A medical discharge
• C. A counseling warning only
• D. An additional APFT

Answer: (A)

When a soldier is found not meeting the body fat standard, the Army uses a structured process to help them return to standard, starting with formal enrollment and a coordinated plan. Notification counseling (enrollment) officially informs the soldier of their status, explains the consequences, and begins accountability within the Body Fat Program. The Soldier Action Plan then provides a clear, time-bound roadmap with specific goals, actions, and milestones to guide the soldier back to the required physique. Nutrition counseling supports these efforts by offering targeted guidance on eating patterns, portion sizes, and dietary adjustments to create the caloric balance needed for fat loss while sustaining performance.

This trio is the mandated response to exceedances because it establishes awareness, accountability, and practical steps grounded in diet and training. A medical discharge would not be the immediate or automatic response for a body fat exceedance, and a counseling warning alone lacks the structured, action-oriented framework. An extra APFT might occur in ongoing monitoring, but it is not the primary set of required actions to address the exception.