Body Composition Program/ Military
Appearance Program questions and answers
2026\2027 A+ Grade
which of the following are responsibilities of a Commanding Officer (CO) or Officer in Charge (OIC)
according to BCMAP policies?
- correct answer 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
- correct answer 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?
- correct answer A temporary medical exemption from the Body Composition Program or Military
Appearance Program
Marine Corps Body Composition Standards Table
- correct answer List the maximum allowable body fat percentage for male and female Marines
according to age
DoD Height/Weight Standards Table
- correct answer Lists minimum and maximum weight, according to height, for male and female service
members
DoD Body Composition Standards Table
- correct answer 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?
- correct answer T-shirts, shorts and socks
Which statements are true when measuring a Marines height?
- correct answer 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?
- correct answer 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?
- correct answer 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?
- correct answer 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?
- correct answer 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?
- correct answer The Marine will be processed for separation from military service
What is included in a Military Appearance Program assessment?
- correct answer A body composition evaluation (BCE)
Appearance Program questions and answers
2026\2027 A+ Grade
which of the following are responsibilities of a Commanding Officer (CO) or Officer in Charge (OIC)
according to BCMAP policies?
- correct answer 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
- correct answer 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?
- correct answer A temporary medical exemption from the Body Composition Program or Military
Appearance Program
Marine Corps Body Composition Standards Table
- correct answer List the maximum allowable body fat percentage for male and female Marines
according to age
DoD Height/Weight Standards Table
- correct answer Lists minimum and maximum weight, according to height, for male and female service
members
DoD Body Composition Standards Table
- correct answer 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?
- correct answer T-shirts, shorts and socks
Which statements are true when measuring a Marines height?
- correct answer 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?
- correct answer 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?
- correct answer 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?
- correct answer 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?
- correct answer 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?
- correct answer The Marine will be processed for separation from military service
What is included in a Military Appearance Program assessment?
- correct answer A body composition evaluation (BCE)
