Body Composition Military Appearance Program Monitor Certification Course Questions and answers.

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