Who determines temporary or permanent exemptions from ABCP for medical reasons?

• A. The unit commander.
• B. The unit medical clerk.
• C. Medical professionals.
• D. The soldier’s supervisor.

Answer: (C)

Medical professionals determine temporary or permanent exemptions from the Army Body Composition Program for medical reasons. They have the clinical training to assess a soldier’s health condition, review medical history, and decide whether an exemption is warranted and how long it should last. This decision is based on medical need, not on command preference or supervision. The unit commander or supervisor implements the medical decision, and administrative staff may handle paperwork, but they do not determine the medical necessity or duration of the exemption.