Body Composition Program/ Military Appearance
Program – Questions & Answers
Which of the following are responsibilities of a Commanding Officer (CO) or
Officer in Charge (OIC) according to BCMAP policies? ✔️Ans - Select and
assign, in writing, a Force Fitness Instructor or Command Physical Training
Representative
Consideration of recommendations for temporary medical exemptions
Ensuring Marines receive a medical evaluation
Enforcing compliance with weight and body composition
Marines have NOT met the BCMAP standards when ✔️Ans - their body
weight and body fat percentages exceed the maximum or minimum allowable
limits
Which of the following may occur if pregnancy, disease, or prescribed
medications result in excessive weight gain? ✔️Ans - A temporary
medical exemption from the Body Composition Program or Military
Appearance Program
Marine Corps Body Composition Standards Table ✔️Ans - List the
maximum allowable body fat percentage for male and female Marines
according to age
DoD Height/Weight Standards Table ✔️Ans - Lists minimum and
maximum weight, according to height, for male and female service members
DoD Body Composition Standards Table ✔️Ans - Used to derive a body
fat percentage for male and female Service members following measurements
for height and body circumference
Which articles of clothing are authorized for wear during the weigh ins and
body composition evaluations? ✔️Ans - T-shirts, shorts and socks
Which statements are true when measuring a Marines height? ✔️Ans -
Marines will stand with their backs and shoulders against the wall and heels
flat on the deck
, Use a Standard non stretching fiberglass tape measure to measure a Marines
height
Marines will stand in a relaxed manner with their arms at their sides
Which statements are true concerning the correct weight measurement
procedures? ✔️Ans - Both of the Marines feet must be flat on the scale
The Marines hands should be by their side
Which statements are correct concerning the procedure used to record a
Marines weight? ✔️Ans - if the weight fraction is 1/2 pound or less,
round down to the nearest pound
if the weight fraction is more than a 1/2 pound, round up
Which of the following addresses the needs of Marines who do not meet the
established height and weight, or body fat percentage standards? ✔️Ans -
Body Composition Evaluation
Which of the following may be a result of continued non-compliance with
body composition standards and/or a suitable military appearance?
✔️Ans - Separation from military service
Which of the following will occur if a Marine has demonstrated an
unwillingness to comply with a Marine Corps body composition standards by
the end of the six month assignment or subsequent extension? ✔️Ans -
The Marine will be processed for separation from military service
What is included in a Military Appearance Program assessment? ✔️Ans -
A body composition evaluation (BCE)
All relevant MAP documents
A commander or OIC Summer Service C uniform inspection
What happens to Marines who fail the Military Appearance Program?
✔️Ans - They are subject to adverse administrative action
What administrative action may be delayed as a result of a BCMAP
assignment? ✔️Ans - An Officers promotion
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