Body Composition Program/ Military
Appearance Program
which of the following are responsibilities of a Commanding Officer (CO) or Officer in
Charge (OIC) according to BCMAP policies? - ANS-Select 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 - ANS-their 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? - ANS-A temporary medical exemption from the Body
Composition Program or Military Appearance Program
Marine Corps Body Composition Standards Table - ANS-List the maximum allowable
body fat percentage for male and female Marines according to age
DoD Height/Weight Standards Table - ANS-Lists minimum and maximum weight,
according to height, for male and female service members
DoD Body Composition Standards Table - ANS-Used 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? - ANS-T-shirts, shorts and socks
Which statements are true when measuring a Marines height? - ANS-Marines 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? -
ANS-Both of the Marines feet must be flat on the scale
The Marines hands should be by their side
Appearance Program
which of the following are responsibilities of a Commanding Officer (CO) or Officer in
Charge (OIC) according to BCMAP policies? - ANS-Select 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 - ANS-their 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? - ANS-A temporary medical exemption from the Body
Composition Program or Military Appearance Program
Marine Corps Body Composition Standards Table - ANS-List the maximum allowable
body fat percentage for male and female Marines according to age
DoD Height/Weight Standards Table - ANS-Lists minimum and maximum weight,
according to height, for male and female service members
DoD Body Composition Standards Table - ANS-Used 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? - ANS-T-shirts, shorts and socks
Which statements are true when measuring a Marines height? - ANS-Marines 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? -
ANS-Both of the Marines feet must be flat on the scale
The Marines hands should be by their side
