Body Composition Program/ Military
Appearance Program Exam Questions with
100% Correct Answers-UPDATE
Question 1
What is the minimum weight for male Marine Sanchez who is 71 inches tall and the
maximum weight for the female marine Spry who is 59 inches tall?
Correct Answer
Sanchez 136
Spry 124??
Question 2
BCMAP Scope
Correct Answer
-all Marines will be periodically weighed
-Weigh-ins can occur the same day as a PFT or CFT
-CO can order weigh-in for the unit or the individual
Question 3
What is measured for females that is not measured for males?
Correct Answer
Hips
Question 4
True/False is the shirt lifted when measuring the circumference?
Correct Answer
True
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,Question 5
What PFT and CFT score does a Marines need in order to be exempt from body fat
limits?
Correct Answer
285 or higher
Question 6
Who can also order weigh-ins while conducting unannounced inspections?
Correct Answer
Inspector General and Commanding General
Question 7
What if a Marine has a Nervous, Muscular, or skeletal injury?
Correct Answer
the location of the NMS will determine activity limits and the Marine's diet should
be adjusted accordingly to maintain required BCMAP standards
Question 8
What document provides USMC guidance for body composition?
Correct Answer
MCO 6110.3A
Question 9
Circumference equipment options:
Correct Answer
-self tensioning taping device, digital
-self tensioning taping device, non-digital
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, Question 10
DoD Body Composition Standards Table
Correct Answer
Used to get a body fat percentage for male and female Service members following
measurements for height and body circumference
Question 11
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 FFI or CPTR
-Consideration of recommendations for temporary medical exemptions
-Ensuring Marines receive a medical evaluation
-Enforcing compliance with weight and body composition
Question 12
What are the 3 Medical exemptions and considerations?
Correct Answer
-some medical conditions can prevent a Marine from maintaining BCMAP
standards.
-all temp medical exemptions require the approval of a BCBEMP
-A Marines not in BCMAP standards requires a medical evaluation before BCMAP
assignment
Question 13
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
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Appearance Program Exam Questions with
100% Correct Answers-UPDATE
Question 1
What is the minimum weight for male Marine Sanchez who is 71 inches tall and the
maximum weight for the female marine Spry who is 59 inches tall?
Correct Answer
Sanchez 136
Spry 124??
Question 2
BCMAP Scope
Correct Answer
-all Marines will be periodically weighed
-Weigh-ins can occur the same day as a PFT or CFT
-CO can order weigh-in for the unit or the individual
Question 3
What is measured for females that is not measured for males?
Correct Answer
Hips
Question 4
True/False is the shirt lifted when measuring the circumference?
Correct Answer
True
Page 1 of 16
,Question 5
What PFT and CFT score does a Marines need in order to be exempt from body fat
limits?
Correct Answer
285 or higher
Question 6
Who can also order weigh-ins while conducting unannounced inspections?
Correct Answer
Inspector General and Commanding General
Question 7
What if a Marine has a Nervous, Muscular, or skeletal injury?
Correct Answer
the location of the NMS will determine activity limits and the Marine's diet should
be adjusted accordingly to maintain required BCMAP standards
Question 8
What document provides USMC guidance for body composition?
Correct Answer
MCO 6110.3A
Question 9
Circumference equipment options:
Correct Answer
-self tensioning taping device, digital
-self tensioning taping device, non-digital
Page 2 of 16
, Question 10
DoD Body Composition Standards Table
Correct Answer
Used to get a body fat percentage for male and female Service members following
measurements for height and body circumference
Question 11
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 FFI or CPTR
-Consideration of recommendations for temporary medical exemptions
-Ensuring Marines receive a medical evaluation
-Enforcing compliance with weight and body composition
Question 12
What are the 3 Medical exemptions and considerations?
Correct Answer
-some medical conditions can prevent a Marine from maintaining BCMAP
standards.
-all temp medical exemptions require the approval of a BCBEMP
-A Marines not in BCMAP standards requires a medical evaluation before BCMAP
assignment
Question 13
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
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