Body Composition Military Appearance
Program Monitor Certification Course
Exam And Answers.
Commanders & OIC's ensure Marines comply wiht the standards in MCO 6110.3A w/CH-1. They
are responsible for following: - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
,BCMAP ASSESSMENT - FREQUENCY OF WEIGH INS - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NMS Injuries - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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. - 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.
Body Comp References - Overview - Answer MCO 6110.3A w/CH-1 provides command
guidance for conducting the Marine Corps Body Composition and Military Appearance Program.
The MCO specifies the weigh-in is a calendar year semi-annual requirement for all active duty
Marines, regardless of age, grade, gender, or duty assignment.
As a Force Fitness Instructor (FFI) or Command Physical Training Representative (CPTR), you are
responsible for conducting accurate height measurement and weigh-in events. Each Marine's
results are compared to the DoD Height/Weight Standards to determine if they are in
compliance with MCBCMAP standards.
If a Marine is not in compliance with weight standards, a body composition evaluation (BCE) is
performed. The BCE is a structured program that addresses the needs of Marines who do not
Program Monitor Certification Course
Exam And Answers.
Commanders & OIC's ensure Marines comply wiht the standards in MCO 6110.3A w/CH-1. They
are responsible for following: - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
,BCMAP ASSESSMENT - FREQUENCY OF WEIGH INS - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NMS Injuries - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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. - 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.
Body Comp References - Overview - Answer MCO 6110.3A w/CH-1 provides command
guidance for conducting the Marine Corps Body Composition and Military Appearance Program.
The MCO specifies the weigh-in is a calendar year semi-annual requirement for all active duty
Marines, regardless of age, grade, gender, or duty assignment.
As a Force Fitness Instructor (FFI) or Command Physical Training Representative (CPTR), you are
responsible for conducting accurate height measurement and weigh-in events. Each Marine's
results are compared to the DoD Height/Weight Standards to determine if they are in
compliance with MCBCMAP standards.
If a Marine is not in compliance with weight standards, a body composition evaluation (BCE) is
performed. The BCE is a structured program that addresses the needs of Marines who do not
