🏃 Physical & Mental Fitness (FM 7-22)
What are the five domains of Holistic Health and Fitness?
Physical, mental, sleep, nutrition, and spiritual
What are the five major terrain features?
Hill, ridge, valley, saddle, and depression.
What is the purpose of AR 600-85?
To prevent and treat substance abuse while maintaining readiness
What is the Army’s goal for suicide prevention?
Reduce suicidal behaviors and preserve life.
What is the purpose of the ABCP?
To ensure Soldiers meet height, weight, and body fat standards.
How does FM 7-22 define physical readiness?
The ability to meet the physical demands of duty.
What are the three types of north?
True north, magnetic north, and grid north.
What are indicators of substance abuse?
Behavioral changes, poor performance, missed formations, legal issues.
What are common suicide risk factors?
Stress, relationship issues, substance abuse, isolation, prior attempts
What happens if a Soldier fails height and weight?
Enrollment in ABCP and possible flagging action.
Why is mental fitness important?
It supports resilience, focus, and decision-making
What is an azimuth?
A horizontal angle measured clockwise from north.
What should an NCO do if substance abuse is suspected?
Document, notify the chain of command, and refer appropriately.
What should an NCO do if a Soldier expresses suicidal ideation?
Take it seriously, stay with the Soldier, and notify the chain of command immediately.
What are NCO responsibilities under AR 600-9?
Counseling Soldiers, monitoring progress, and enforcing standards.
What role does nutrition play in readiness?
It fuels performance, recovery, and long-term health.
How do you convert a grid azimuth to a magnetic azimuth?
Subtract the G-M angle.
What programs assist Soldiers with substance abuse?
Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP).
What resources are available to Soldiers?
Chain of command, Chaplain, Behavioral Health, Military OneSource, and 988.
How does ABCP support readiness?
By improving Soldier health and deployability.
How can NCOs promote holistic fitness?
Lead by example and encourage balance and resources.
What terrain feature is formed by two adjacent hills or ridges?
A saddle.
How does substance abuse affect readiness?
It degrades discipline, safety, and mission effectiveness.
What is the NCO’s role in suicide prevention?
Knowing Soldiers, recognizing warning signs, and intervening early.
How long does a Soldier enrolled in ABCP have to demonstrate satisfactory progress, and what constitutes satisfactory progress?
Monthly assessments with 1% body fat loss per month (or 3–8 pounds weight loss), as applicable.