BCP EXAM 2023 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 100%VERIFIED

BCP EXAM 2023 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 100%VERIFIED. Commander's intent Answer- "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 Answer- ensuring that marines are at the proper weight, height and body mass ratio Military appearance program Answer- ensuring marines represent the marine corps leadership principle of setting the example Commander's and OICs are in charge of Answer- 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 Answer- 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 Answer- 1. purpose 2. scope 3. frequency of weigh ins 4. assessment sequence 5. standards Purpose of BCMAP Answer- -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 Answer- -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 Answer- at a minimum they are conducted semi-annually for every active duty and activated reservists * reserve weigh ins are conducted annually Medical exemptions Answer- -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) Answer- -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 Height equipment Answer- -standard non-stretching fiberglass tape measure (1/4 -5/8 wide and affixed to a vertical surface) -wall mounted or self standing stadiometer Weight equipment Answer- -calibrated digital scale -calibrated balance beam scale Circumference equipment Answer- -self tensioning taping device, digital -self tensioning taping device, non-digital Serious consequences of being on BCP/MAP Answer- -not recommended for promotion -not recommended for re-enlistment -marine is discharged Height measurement procedure Answer- 1. ensure marine is not wearing footwear 2. standing w/ back against wall, heels flat on deck, shoulders back, arms to the side, head straight and forward 3. if using ruler, ensure it is parallel to the deck 4. record marine's height to nearest inch (less than 1/2 inch = round down, 1/2 inch or greater = round up) Weight measurement procedure Answer- 1. ensure marine is not wearing footwear 2. both feet on scale 3. feet centered in middle of scale 4. marine's hands by their side 5. record weight to nearest pound (subtract 1 pound for uniform) A marine has to go to BCE if they are not within height and weight standards and do not have a _ on BOTH PFT and CFT Answer- 285 BCE steps Answer- 1. re-measure marine's height 2. use circumference based method to determines the marine's circumference 3. determines marine's body fat percentage What circumference do you use for males Answer- neck and abdomen What circumference do you use for females Answer- neck, waist, hips Neck measurement procedures: Answer- 1. with head straight forwards and chin parallel to deck, place curves portion of self-tensioning device on the right neck muscle so it conforms to the natural curvature of the neck muscle. the tape crosses the bottom of the larynx and is perpendicular to the long axis of the neck 2. place rod at the end of tape into slot of the self-tensioning device then press the button so the tape retracts to a snug fit 3. record, rounding up to nearest 1/2 inch abdomen measurement procedures: Answer- 1. marines head straight forward, chin parallel to deck, shoulders are down, arms are at side in relaxed manner, heels flat on deck 2. curved portion on right side of abdomen, cross center of navel and parallel to deck 3. round down to nearest 1/2 inch How to take and record measurements Answer- -take 3 measurements by 2 separate evaluators (neck then abdomen, then x2) -record all 6 measurements on a body composition worksheet -record lowest body fat percentage that results from the 6 sets of circumference measurements *if marine scores 250 or higher on both PFT/CFT they are allowed an additional 1% body fat limit male circumference value Answer- abdominal - neck female circumference value Answer- waist + hip - neck waist and hip taken by female waist = halfway between navel and breast bone -round down to nearest 1/2 inch the BCP processing period ... Answer- - has to be completed w/i 60 days - at any time during the 60 days, the marine can request a new weigh in (if they meet standards they are off BCP) When a marine is assigned to the BCP program.. Answer- -they are formally counseled using NAVMC 10274, administrative action form -marine is given specific weight and body fat reduction goals for a 6 month period BCP assignment process Answer- 1. conduct BCE 2. notification of required medical evaluation 3. conduct medical eval 4. make a BCP assignment decision 5. provide resources 6. complete final BCP assessment 7. complete documentation BCP/MAP exemptions Answer- 1. PFT/CFT scores 2. military appearance 3. temporary medical condition Service record Answer- a collection of either electronic or printed material that provides a documented history of a persons activities and accomplishments while serving as a non-commissioned member of the USMC Officers qualification record Answer- cumulative and concise summary of basic events in the officer's career from the time of acceptance of appointment to separation MAP executive and senior enlisted section Answer- -XO for respondent officers -SEA for respondent enlisted (example of name and rank SgtMaj First MI. Last) -recommendations are done by XO or SEA Unit diary Answer- sequence of entries about significant events that took place each day in a specific marine corps unit How is the date entered Answer- YYYY MM DD Military appearance program (MAP) Answer- -60 day structured event that addresses the needs of marines within BCP standards who do not present a suitable appearance -approval and appeal process is included in MAP MAP assignment Answer- -assigned by commanders or OICs possessing special courts-martial convening authority 1. review all relevant MAP documentation (BCBEMP evals, written counselings, uniform inspections) 2. inspecting the marines subjective personal appearance indicators: *summer "c" uniform *hygiene and grooming 3. using NAVMC 11620, MAP eval form to notify marines of their initial 60-day formal map assignment if required MAP extensions Answer- made in 60 day increments until either of the following: -marine presents suitable military appearance -marine assigned to BCP for failing to meet BCP standards Respondent information Answer- basic identity info for the respondent marine Initial BCP assessment Answer- respondent marine's starting body composition measurements FFI/CPTR Answer- record signature of FFI/CPTR BCBEMP is responsible for Answer- 1. evaluating the respondent marine's current duty status 2. recommending a dietary plan 3. setting realistic weight and body composition reduction goals 4. determining combat conditioning restrictions and limitations, if any BCP assignment section Answer- used to document the assignment status and target goals for BCP respondent acknowledgment section Answer- for respondent marine to definitively and unequivocally acknowledge that he/she understands the severity and terms of the BCP evaluation final BCP assessment Answer- lists results of 6 month conditioning BCP determination Answer- CO makes determination about progress of marine -initials decision Marine signs bottom The date of unit diary... Answer- must be before, or same as, CO's signature What is satisfactory progress for service members in remedial training? Answer- -either 3-8 pounds of weight loss OR 1% reduction in body fat composition each month Section I comment Answer- indicates that due to the marine's high PFT/CFT performance, they are exempt from weigh and BF limits Commanders can seek a waiver if .. Answer- a marine whose uniformed appearance is commensurate w/ that of a squared away marine, despite their weight and body composition (final authority waiver is the first general officer in the chain of command) All temporary medical exemptions require ... Answer- the endorsement of a BCBEMP - marines with approved temporary medical exemptions will not be assigned BCP during the current 6 month period Pregnancy Answer- -will be placed in an inactive BCP/MAP status (includes pregnancy, 12 week post partum period, 6 months following return to full duty) -pregnant and post-partum marines not on BCP will not be evaluated for BCP/MAP NAV 11621 Answer- used to formally notify, record, and track progress for marines assigned to the BCP a one time, 6 month extension can only be granted for BCP if... Answer- -it's marine's first BCP assignment -the marine has satisfactory progress in their prescribed weight and body fat reduction goals *an extension does not constitute a second BCP assignment, it remains the marine's first BCP assignment *marines on a second BCP assignment are not given extensions or a subsequent assignment Marines fail to comply with BCP standards due to unsat progress Answer- will be processed for admin separation as "weight control failure" marines who fail to comply with BCP standards due to apathy Answer- shall receive a NAVMC 10274 entry and be processed for admin sep for unsat performance officers who fail to comply with BCP standards Answer- SECNAVINST 1920.6C CH 5, admin sep for officers How to best describe the BCP program Answer- a structured program for addressing a marine's height/weight and body fat deficiencies BCP process Answer- 1. FFI performed BCE 2. FFI informed the commander or OIC that a medical eval was needed 3. a medical evaluation was conducted by an authorized medical provider and endorsed by a BCBEMP 4. Commander or OIC assigned the marine to BCP How many times is a marine allowed to be assigned to the BCP during their entire USMC career Answer- 2 times What is required before a marine is removed from the MAP assignment Answer- the marine presents a suitable military appearance What is MAP failure Answer- failure to conform to body composition standards within initial 60 day formal MAP assignment What admin actions may be required as a result of a marine's BCP assignment Answer- -the marine is ineligible for special schools and special duty assignments -their promotion is restricted or delayed -they are not eligible for re-enlistment or voluntary extension Medical doctor's initial evaluation and findings ...section completed by: Answerauthorized health care provider / BCBEMP BCP monthly objectives...section completed by: Answer- authorized health care provided /BCBEMP commanding officer...section completed by: Answer- CO or OIC respondent acknowledgement...section completed by: Answer- respondent marines BCP determination...section completed by: Answer- CO or OIC initials and respondent marines signs which element of the doctor's initial eval and findings section of the BCP eval form many not contain any entry Answer- recommendations/limitations accuracy checks for the BCP assignment section Answer- -the target weight should match the month 6 objective -start date to end date should equal 6 months -the target BF% is within the maximum allowances recorded in the initial BCP assessment section accuracy checks for the MAP assignment section Answer- -the target BF% should match the initial MAP assessment section -start and end dates should correspond to the 60-day window When is a unit diary entry required Answer- 1. a marine is assigned to BCP 2. a marines is granted BCP extension 3. a marine is placed in an inactive status 4. a marine is removed from the BCP or program assignment has expired 5. a marine is formally assigned to the MAP by a commander or OIC possessing special courts martial convening authority 6. a marine is formally removed from the MAP by a commander or OIC processing special courts martial convening authority how are height and weight and body composition measurements reported on the FITREP when the marine (Sgt or above) is out of standards? Answer- using the FITREP, section A, number 8, block d-f When are counseling entries made for a SRB or OQR? Answer- -when a marine is assigned to the BCP -when a marine fails to make satisfactory progress -when a marine does make sat. progress but does not meet weight and BF% goals -when a marine is granted an extension to the BCP -when a marine is assigned or removed from the MAP counseling deadline for: marine assigned to the BCP Answer- upon assignment counseling deadline for: marine fails to make satisfactory progress Answer- in month 4 counseling deadline for: marine does not make satisfactory progress, but does not meet weight and BF% goals Answer- in month 6 counseling deadline for: marine is granted extension to the BCP Answer- upon granting of extension counseling deadline for: marine is assigned or removed from the MAP Answer- at the time of removal or assignment MAP appeal process Answer- an appeal must be submitted within 5 working days to the next higher level commander in the chain of command, an appeal must be submitted by the MAP assigned marine in writing PoweredbyTCPDF ()