Program failure is defined as the Soldier exhibiting less than satisfactory progress on two (2) consecutive monthly ABCP assessments or after six (6) months in the ABCP, Soldier still exceeds body fat standards, and exhibits less than satisfactory progress for three or more (nonconsecutive) monthly ABCP assessments. You are hereby counseled for the above enrollment in the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP) in accordance with AR 600-9. Magic Statement for ABCP Counseling/No Edit Required Counseling will take place initially when the Soldier attains eligibility, and at least every 3 months thereafter, and include information as to why the Soldier was not recommended and what the Soldier can do to correct deficiencies or qualities that reflect a lack of promotion potential.' Para 1-30: 'A Flag will be initiated on Soldiers not in good standing as prescribed in AR 600-8-2'.

This counseling requirement also applies to all Soldiers who are boarded (fully qualified in the PZ) but not integrated into the promotion recommended list after having appeared before a promotion board. 'First-line leaders will formally counsel Soldiers, in writing, who are eligible for promotion to PV2 through SPC without a waiver (fully qualified) but not recommended for promotion. This counseling statement has been furnished to you IAW AR 600-8-19, Chapter One, Para 1-28 and/or Para 1-30 (Suspension of favorable personnel action). Magic Statement for Promotion Not Recommended Counseling/No Edit Required

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