Here a FAQ I compiled from the various posts over at bodybuilding.com:

FAQ

Q: With what weight should I start this routine?
A: You're testing for a 1x5 rep max weight on your first work out. Start at least 5% less than your 5 rep max. On the second work out you're trying to get 3x5 with that weight. It's a very steady pounding. On week 4 you deload. It's the same type of set up for the assistance work except that it's in the 8-10 rep range. When you get tired of beating yourself up you change programs.

Q: All pro, I am unsure on what the progression is in program 1 from cycle to cycle. Do you start the next cycle with the weights you used in week 3 of the previous cycle?
A: For program 1, the first work out you do 1x5. On work out 2 you use the same weight and try to do 3x5. When you can, add 10 pounds (2.5 or 5%). Use the same simple set up for all of the assistance work. If you run this program long term then after the deload week start the next cycle with 10 pounds (2.5% for main lifts / 5% assistance) less. So at week 1 you're at -10, week 2 your even, week 3 at +10, week 4 deload. You'll know when you need to start doing this because the lift will stall even after the deload. If your lifts are below 100 pounds, up with 5 instead of 10 pounds.

Q: How many assistance exercises is too few/too many?
A: There is no limit. Some people can stand training for 2 hours and others are in trouble after an hour. That's why intermediate and above programs aren't cast in stone. At this level the laws of individuality begin to show up. I always suggest adding things one at a time for 1 set each. At this level that means upper push + upper pull + legs. So you could try adding as many as 3 exercises per cycle. All you have to do is decide where you need the work.

Q: ... "Anytime that you can complete all of the assigned reps add 10 pounds for the next week."
Could I go by a % of the weight for my progression? My numbers are pretty low to add 10 lbs to. BTW I have microplates and can progress with as little as 2.5lbs if necessary.
If so what % would I use for the increase AND what % would I use to drop back if I failed to get all the reps(like mentioned below)? 

..."To start the next cycle if you were failing to complete every set of a given exercise then you reduce the weight by 30 pounds for week 1 for work out 2 only."
-is this true for assistance exercises too?
-so on week 2 workout 2 you go back to that weight that you were failing to get all the reps?
-what about light weight DB exercises? For example: I went from using 10# to #15 DBs for lateral raises....what if I can't get all 12 reps? Cycle 2 workout 1 I would use the 15s...then what would I drop back to for workout 2?

A: The spread between 1x5 and 3x5 is 5%. You can play it safe and go up by 2.5% each time you get all 3 sets of 5. It will keep you in the middle. The spread between 8 and 12 reps is about 10%. Going up by 5% will keep you in the middle. That means that on the first work out, when you're finished you have 2 reps in the tank. On the second work out, It's on like donkey kong! Kick it's butt!

Q: In intermediate#1 can I sub conventional deadlift for squat and then keep front squats as an assistance exercise? (to make sure the quads are hit.) And if so should I keep/drop SLDL as an assistance lift?
A: YUP! Do it. Try it with the SLDLs and see what happens.

Q: What are the rest time between sets? 
A: 1 minute between the first and second warm up set, maybe 1:30 between the second warm up set and the work sets. 2 minutes in between the 5 rep work sets.

Q: I noticed that program 1 is twice a week. Is that enough load/volume to truly grow in strength and size?
A: 1 or 4. I've used both. 4 will add a lot of mass very quickly if you eat heavy. BUT it wont be all lean. So at some point you'll have to switch up, probably 2 or 3 and add more assistance work where yo need it most. 4 is my favorite for adding strength, speed, power and mass. BUT it's a killer as it starts to get heavy!
For a clean bulk, #2. Size gains will be a bit slower but a lot leaner. This is why I suggested cycling through these programs.

Q: Regarding training 3 times x week, do you have any advice or suggestion? How would you twick this routine to work 3 times per week?
A: Put all of your flexibility, cardio and ab work into a middle work out.

Q: What if I fail to get all reps in?
A: There are several options:
-one option was the 3 strikes rule....if you fail to get all the reps after 3 attempts *then* reduce the weight.
-another option was only reducing the weight for WO#2

So, quick update:

W1 Tuesday, running last night, W2 tonight. Tonight felt pretty good considering it's just a one hour session (ICF runs close to two hours). I've got lots of accessory stuff rolled in (OHP, shrugs, SLDL, skull-crushers, calf raises, straight bar curl -- basically carried over from ICF) and I can definitely feel the 12/20-rep sets of those after I'm done.

Think I'll go with the ABA-BAB format starting next M/W/F, and throw some short runs in Tu/Th. My guess is it'll kill me as soon as I start increasing the weight, but what the he__!

Please let us know in a couple of weeks how the ABA BAB style works for you!

Fingers crossed!