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Body Composition Program/ Military
Appearance Program Questions with Correct
Answers | Updated (100% Correct Answers)
which of the following are responsibilities of a Commanding Officer
(CO) or Officer in Charge (OIC) according to BCMAP policies?
Answer: 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 Answer: 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? Answer: A
temporary medical exemption from the Body Composition Program
or Military Appearance Program
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Marine Corps Body Composition Standards Table Answer: List the
maximum allowable body fat percentage for male and female
Marines according to age
DoD Height/Weight Standards Table Answer: Lists minimum and
maximum weight, according to height, for male and female service
members
DoD Body Composition Standards Table Answer: 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? Answer: T-shirts, shorts and
socks
Which statements are true when measuring a Marines height?
Answer: 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? Answer: Both of the Marines feet must
be flat on the scale
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Body Composition Program/ Military
Appearance Program Questions with Correct
Answers | Updated (100% Correct Answers)
which of the following are responsibilities of a Commanding Officer
(CO) or Officer in Charge (OIC) according to BCMAP policies?
Answer: 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 Answer: 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? Answer: A
temporary medical exemption from the Body Composition Program
or Military Appearance Program
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Marine Corps Body Composition Standards Table Answer: List the
maximum allowable body fat percentage for male and female
Marines according to age
DoD Height/Weight Standards Table Answer: Lists minimum and
maximum weight, according to height, for male and female service
members
DoD Body Composition Standards Table Answer: 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? Answer: T-shirts, shorts and
socks
Which statements are true when measuring a Marines height?
Answer: 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? Answer: Both of the Marines feet must
be flat on the scale
© 2025 All rights reserved
