Body Composition Military Appearance Program
Monitor Certification Course (USMC Marinenet
Course)
Commanders & OIC's ensure Marines comply wiht the standards in
MCO 6110.3A w/CH-1. They are responsible for following: Correct
Answer - - Enforcing compliance with weight and body
composition standards, and a suitable military appearance if they
possess special courts-martial convening authority.
- Ensuring Marines receive a medical evaluation from an authorized
medical provider prior to BCP or MAP assignment.
- Consideration of recommendations for temporary medical
exemptions.
- Selecting and assigning an FFI and/or CPTR, in writing.
FFI & CPTR Responsibilities Correct Answer - - Thoroughly
review al DOD & SUMC BCMAP Policies
- Develop, implement, manage, and supervise BCP & MAP
- Coordinating and supervising the execution of weigh-ins & Body
Composition Evaluations (BCEs), utilizing the Body Composition
Worksheet, BCP Evaluation Form, and MAP Evaluation Form.
BCMAP ASSESSMENT - PURPOSE Correct Answer - The USMC
BCMAP establishes, evaluates, and enforces compliance with
optimal weight and body composition standards, and a suitable
military appearance. These are essential to the preservation of good
order and discipline and necessary for the maintenance of combat
readiness Marine Corps-wide.
,BCMAP ASSESSMENT - SCOPE Correct Answer - All Marines
will be periodically evaluated for weight and military appearance in
accordance with the established frequency and sequence.
Weigh-ins may also occur on the same day as the PFT or CFT. In
addition, the CO can order weigh-ins for the entire unit or an
individual Marine as deemed necessary. The Inspector General and
Commanding Generals can also require weigh-ins while conducting
unannounced inspections.
BCMAP ASSESSMENT - FREQUENCY OF WEIGH INS Correct
Answer - At a minimum, weigh-ins are conducted semi-annually
every calendar year for all active duty Marines and activated
reservists. Reserve weigh-ins are conducted annually every calendar
year.
Those Marines receiving a permanent change of station/assignment
(PCS/PCA) during an initial or extended initial BCP assignment will
have their BCP file forwarded to the gaining command.
End of Active Service (EAS)/Retirement can be evaluated up to their
EAS date, under the discretion of the CO.
BCMAP ASSESSMENT - ASSESSMENT SEQUENCE Correct Answer -
The MCO 6110.3A w/CH-1 Enclosure (2) MCBCMAP Sequence Chart,
shown here, provides a systematic approach to evaluate Marines for
BCMAP compliance and recommendations for non-compliant
Marines.
BCMAP monitors must perform evaluations in the specified
sequence as outlined in the chart.
,BCMAP ASSESSMENT - STANDARDS Correct Answer - Marines
are considered to exceed standards when their body weight and
body fat percentage exceeds the maximum allowable limits for their
height, as contained in MCO 6110.3A w/CH-1.
COs and OICs should provide the same level of assistance and
supervision for those Marines who are below their minimum
allowable limit.
BCP Medical Considerations Correct Answer - Marines not in
compliance with established BCMAP standards, required a medical
evaluation by an authorized medical provider. A Marine cannot be
formally assigned to the BCP or MAP prior to receiving a medical
evaluation.
Some medical conditions can prevent Marines from maintaining the
BCMAP standards. Likewise, some medical conditions do not exempt
Marines from maintaining BCMAP standards.
All temporary medical exemptions require the endorsement of a
Board Certified or Board Eligible Military Physician (BCBEMP).
The Temporary Medical Exemption Process flowchart included in
MCO 6110.3A w/CH-1, shown here, outlines the process to be
followed if a medical condition is suspected.
Medical Exempting Conditions - Pregnancy Correct Answer - A
pregnant Marine, as verified by a BCBEMP or Obstetrician (OB), will
not be evaluated for BCP or MAP assignment. If already formally
assigned to the BCP or MAP, the Marine will be placed in an inactive
status during pregnancy. They will remain in an inactive status for
six months after return to full duty (RTFD) following 12 weeks
(post-partum) convalescent leave.
, Medical Exempting Conditions - NMS Injuries Correct Answer -
The location of an NMS injury will determine the Marine's activity
limitations. Based on these limitations, the Marine's diet should be
adjusted accordingly to allow them to maintain required BCMAP
standards. NMS injuries are not normally a basis for exemption from
BCP or MAP assignments.
Medical Exemptions - Light or Limited Duty Correct Answer -
Marines who are assigned light or limited duty or have pending
medical or physical evaluation screenings are required to comply
with BCMAP standards and may be evaluated for BCP or MAP
assignment.
Medical Exemptions - Medical Evaluations Correct Answer -
Marines not in compliance with BCMAP standards require a medical
evaluation by an authorized medical provider prior to BCP or MAP
formal assignment.
Medical Exemptions - Underlying Medical Condition or Disease
Correct Answer - Marines who suspect that their weight gain is
due to an underlying medical condition will be evaluated by an
authorized medical provider as shown in the MCBCMAP Sequence
Chart. Based on the results of the evaluation, a temporary medical
exemption may be recommended; however, the inability to exercise
is not a valid reason for a temporary medical exemption.
Medical Exemptions - Newly Diagnosed or Worsening Medical
Condition or Therapy. Correct Answer - A BCBEMP will provide
recommendations if a Marine exceeds the established body
composition standards due to a medical condition or therapy. The
condition or therapy may be newly diagnosed, worsened in severity,
or an increase in dosage which is known to result in weight gain.
Monitor Certification Course (USMC Marinenet
Course)
Commanders & OIC's ensure Marines comply wiht the standards in
MCO 6110.3A w/CH-1. They are responsible for following: Correct
Answer - - Enforcing compliance with weight and body
composition standards, and a suitable military appearance if they
possess special courts-martial convening authority.
- Ensuring Marines receive a medical evaluation from an authorized
medical provider prior to BCP or MAP assignment.
- Consideration of recommendations for temporary medical
exemptions.
- Selecting and assigning an FFI and/or CPTR, in writing.
FFI & CPTR Responsibilities Correct Answer - - Thoroughly
review al DOD & SUMC BCMAP Policies
- Develop, implement, manage, and supervise BCP & MAP
- Coordinating and supervising the execution of weigh-ins & Body
Composition Evaluations (BCEs), utilizing the Body Composition
Worksheet, BCP Evaluation Form, and MAP Evaluation Form.
BCMAP ASSESSMENT - PURPOSE Correct Answer - The USMC
BCMAP establishes, evaluates, and enforces compliance with
optimal weight and body composition standards, and a suitable
military appearance. These are essential to the preservation of good
order and discipline and necessary for the maintenance of combat
readiness Marine Corps-wide.
,BCMAP ASSESSMENT - SCOPE Correct Answer - All Marines
will be periodically evaluated for weight and military appearance in
accordance with the established frequency and sequence.
Weigh-ins may also occur on the same day as the PFT or CFT. In
addition, the CO can order weigh-ins for the entire unit or an
individual Marine as deemed necessary. The Inspector General and
Commanding Generals can also require weigh-ins while conducting
unannounced inspections.
BCMAP ASSESSMENT - FREQUENCY OF WEIGH INS Correct
Answer - At a minimum, weigh-ins are conducted semi-annually
every calendar year for all active duty Marines and activated
reservists. Reserve weigh-ins are conducted annually every calendar
year.
Those Marines receiving a permanent change of station/assignment
(PCS/PCA) during an initial or extended initial BCP assignment will
have their BCP file forwarded to the gaining command.
End of Active Service (EAS)/Retirement can be evaluated up to their
EAS date, under the discretion of the CO.
BCMAP ASSESSMENT - ASSESSMENT SEQUENCE Correct Answer -
The MCO 6110.3A w/CH-1 Enclosure (2) MCBCMAP Sequence Chart,
shown here, provides a systematic approach to evaluate Marines for
BCMAP compliance and recommendations for non-compliant
Marines.
BCMAP monitors must perform evaluations in the specified
sequence as outlined in the chart.
,BCMAP ASSESSMENT - STANDARDS Correct Answer - Marines
are considered to exceed standards when their body weight and
body fat percentage exceeds the maximum allowable limits for their
height, as contained in MCO 6110.3A w/CH-1.
COs and OICs should provide the same level of assistance and
supervision for those Marines who are below their minimum
allowable limit.
BCP Medical Considerations Correct Answer - Marines not in
compliance with established BCMAP standards, required a medical
evaluation by an authorized medical provider. A Marine cannot be
formally assigned to the BCP or MAP prior to receiving a medical
evaluation.
Some medical conditions can prevent Marines from maintaining the
BCMAP standards. Likewise, some medical conditions do not exempt
Marines from maintaining BCMAP standards.
All temporary medical exemptions require the endorsement of a
Board Certified or Board Eligible Military Physician (BCBEMP).
The Temporary Medical Exemption Process flowchart included in
MCO 6110.3A w/CH-1, shown here, outlines the process to be
followed if a medical condition is suspected.
Medical Exempting Conditions - Pregnancy Correct Answer - A
pregnant Marine, as verified by a BCBEMP or Obstetrician (OB), will
not be evaluated for BCP or MAP assignment. If already formally
assigned to the BCP or MAP, the Marine will be placed in an inactive
status during pregnancy. They will remain in an inactive status for
six months after return to full duty (RTFD) following 12 weeks
(post-partum) convalescent leave.
, Medical Exempting Conditions - NMS Injuries Correct Answer -
The location of an NMS injury will determine the Marine's activity
limitations. Based on these limitations, the Marine's diet should be
adjusted accordingly to allow them to maintain required BCMAP
standards. NMS injuries are not normally a basis for exemption from
BCP or MAP assignments.
Medical Exemptions - Light or Limited Duty Correct Answer -
Marines who are assigned light or limited duty or have pending
medical or physical evaluation screenings are required to comply
with BCMAP standards and may be evaluated for BCP or MAP
assignment.
Medical Exemptions - Medical Evaluations Correct Answer -
Marines not in compliance with BCMAP standards require a medical
evaluation by an authorized medical provider prior to BCP or MAP
formal assignment.
Medical Exemptions - Underlying Medical Condition or Disease
Correct Answer - Marines who suspect that their weight gain is
due to an underlying medical condition will be evaluated by an
authorized medical provider as shown in the MCBCMAP Sequence
Chart. Based on the results of the evaluation, a temporary medical
exemption may be recommended; however, the inability to exercise
is not a valid reason for a temporary medical exemption.
Medical Exemptions - Newly Diagnosed or Worsening Medical
Condition or Therapy. Correct Answer - A BCBEMP will provide
recommendations if a Marine exceeds the established body
composition standards due to a medical condition or therapy. The
condition or therapy may be newly diagnosed, worsened in severity,
or an increase in dosage which is known to result in weight gain.
