One-on-one Body composition assessments are authorized by what person, if any?

• A. Not authorized
• B. The Commanding Officer only
• C. A physician
• D. A nurse

Answer: (A)

Authorization to perform a one-on-one body composition assessment is not granted to any individual. In this policy, there is no designated person who can authorize this private assessment, so it isn’t authorized for one-on-one execution by a single examiner. This reflects a principle that such measurements should follow established, supervised procedures in a controlled setting, ensuring consistency, privacy, and safety. Because no role is empowered to authorize a one-on-one BCA, choosing a specific person like a physician, nurse, or commanding officer would not fit the policy. When a body composition assessment is required, it must be carried out under the approved program guidelines rather than by a lone authorization from a specific individual.