MILITARY APPEARANCE PROGRAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A+)
which of the following are responsibilities of a Commanding Officer (CO) or Officer in
Charge (OIC) according to BCMAP policies? - ANSWERSelect and assign, in
writing, a Force Fitness Instructor or Command Physical Training Representative
Consideration of recommendations for temporary medical exemptions
Ensuring Marines receive a medical evaluation
Enforcing compliance with weight and body composition
Marines have NOT met the BCMAP standards when - ANSWERtheir body weight
and body fat percentages exceed the maximum or minimum allowable limits
Which of the following may occur if pregnancy, disease, or prescribed medications
result in excessive weight gain? - ANSWERA temporary medical exemption from the
Body Composition Program or Military Appearance Program
Marine Corps Body Composition Standards Table - ANSWERList the maximum
allowable body fat percentage for male and female Marines according to age
DoD Height/Weight Standards Table - ANSWERLists minimum and maximum
weight, according to height, for male and female service members
DoD Body Composition Standards Table - ANSWERUsed to derive a body fat
percentage for male and female Service members following measurements for
height and body circumference
Which articles of clothing are authorized for wear during the weigh ins and body
composition evaluations? - ANSWERT-shirts, shorts and socks
Which statements are true when measuring a Marines height? - ANSWERMarines
will stand with their backs and shoulders against the wall and heels flat on the deck
Use a Standard non stretching fiberglass tape measure to measure a Marines height
Marines will stand in a relaxed manner with their arms at their sides
Which statements are true concerning the correct weight measurement procedures?
- ANSWERBoth of the Marines feet must be flat on the scale
The Marines hands should be by their side
Who initials and who signs the MAP Determination section of the MAP Evaluation
Form? - ANSWERThe Respondent Marine initials and signs
Under which circumstances would a Unit Diary number be required on the BCP
Evaluation Form? - ANSWERA Marine is granted a Body Composition Program
extension