AR 600-9 — index record
| Number | AR 600-9 |
|---|---|
| Title | THE ARMY BODY COMPOSITION PROGRAM |
| Published | July 16, 2019 |
| Latest change | Change 001, February 27, 2025 |
| Office of primary responsibility | G-1 |
| Issued by | Headquarters, Department of the Army |
| Status on the index | Active |
| Unit of issue | PDF P |
| Source index | Army Publishing Directorate |
| Index last read | October 20, 2026 |
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Purpose, in the publication’s words
This regulation establishes policies and procedures for the implementation of the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP).
Summary of changes, as printed
The Army Body Composition Program This administrative revision, dated 27 February 2025— o Removes and updates verbiage in accordance with executive order 14168 (throughout). o Updates references (app A). This expedited revision, dated 16 July 2019— o Inserts tenets of Performance Triad, sleep, activity, and nutrition, replacing diet or nutrition and exercise (paras 2 – 10, 2–12b, 2–16a(1), 3–5b, 3–6a(2)(c), 3–6a(2)(g), 3–6c, and 3–11b). o Updates responsibility for commanders and supervisors (para 2 – 15). o Incorporates guidance for uploading Army Body Composition Program documents into the Interactive Personnel Electronics Records Management System (paras 2–15i, 2–15j, 3–8b, 3–8c, and 3–13c). o Adds guidance that incorporates the Army wellness center (paras 2–16b, 2–17b, and 3–7a(2)(e)) and performance experts as supporting resources (para 2– 18). o Clarifies guidance regarding performing proper height, weight, and body circumference methodology (paras 2 – 17 and 2 –18). o Updates website for the online U.S. Army Public Health Center Technical Guide 358 (paras 3–6a(2)(a)), 3– 7a(2)(a) , and C–7a and figs 3 – 1, 3 –3, and 3 –4). o Changes terminology “bar to reenlistment” to “bar to continued service” in compliance with Army Directive 2016– 19 (paras 3–6a(2)(f), 3–10a(4), 3–12c(3), 3–12d, 3–14a(2), and 3–14b(2) and table 3– 1). o Clarifies Army Body Composition Program policy related to pregnancy (paras 3–15c and 3–15d).
Contents
- Chapter 1 Introductionp. 1
- Chapter 2 Responsibilitiesp. 1
- Chapter 3 Army Body Composition Programp. 4
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