How does pregnancy affect ABCP participation?

How does pregnancy affect ABCP participation?

• A. There is no provision for pregnancy in ABCP.
• B. Pregnant soldiers are permanently exempt from ABCP.
• C. Pregnancy is a temporary exemption from ABCP; the soldier is not considered noncompliant during pregnancy and is re-evaluated postpartum.
• D. Pregnant soldiers must still meet body fat standards during pregnancy.

Answer: (C)

Pregnancy is treated as a temporary exemption from the Army Body Composition Program. While pregnant, a soldier is not considered noncompliant simply due to body changes, and there is no requirement to meet the standard during pregnancy. After delivery, the soldier is re-evaluated and must resume ABCP compliance based on the postpartum assessment. This eliminates permanent penalties, clarifies that the exemption is temporary, and ensures the soldier is re-evaluated once pregnancy ends.

Pregnancy is treated as a temporary exemption from the Army Body Composition Program. While pregnant, a soldier is not considered noncompliant simply due to body changes, and there is no requirement to meet the standard during pregnancy. After delivery, the soldier is re-evaluated and must resume ABCP compliance based on the postpartum assessment. This eliminates permanent penalties, clarifies that the exemption is temporary, and ensures the soldier is re-evaluated once pregnancy ends.