SOLUTIONS-
Commander's intent
"every marine must comply with established body standards and present a suitable military
appearance, regardless of age, grade, gender, or duty assignment"
Body composition program
ensuring that marines are at the proper weight, height and body mass ratio
Military appearance program
ensuring marines represent the marine corps leadership principle of setting the example
Commander's and OICs are in charge of
1. enforcing compliance w/ weight and body composition standards and a suitable military
appearance if they possess special courts martial convening authority
2. ensuring marines receive a medical evaluation from an authorized medical provider prior to VCP
or MAP assignment
3. consideration of recommendations for temporary medical exemptions
4. selecting and assigning an FFI and/or CPTR, in writing
(MCO 6110.13A w/ CH-1)
FFI and CPTR responsibilities
1. thoroughly review all DoD and USMC BCMAP policies
2. Develop, implement, manage, and supervise BCP and MAP
3. Coordinating and supervising the execution of weigh ins and body composition evaluations (BCEs),
utilizing the body composition worksheet, BCP evaluation form, and MAP evaluation form
5 requirements that govern BCMAP assessments
1. purpose
2. scope
, 3. frequency of weigh ins
4. assessment sequence
5. standards
Purpose of BCMAP
-establishes, evaluates, and enforces compliance with optimal weight and body composition
standards and a suitable military appearance
-essential to the preservation of good order and discipline and necessary for the maintenance of
combat readiness marine corps wide
Scope of BCMAP
-all marines will be periodically evaluated for weight and military appearance in accordance with the
established frequency and sequence
*weigh ins can occur the same day as CFT/PFT
*CO can order weigh ins for entire unit or indiv.
*inspector general and commanding generals can also call for weigh ins while conducting
unannounced inspections
Frequency of weigh ins
at a minimum they are conducted semi-annually for every active duty and activated reservists
* reserve weigh ins are conducted annually
Medical exemptions
-a marine cannot be formally assigned to the BCP or MAP prior to receiving a medical evaluation
-all temporary medical exemptions require the endorsement of a board certified or board eligible
military physician (BCBEMP)
Body composition evaluation (BCE)
-structured program that addresses the needs of marines who do not meet the established height
and weight standards, present an unsuitable military appearance due to improper weight
distribution, or both