BCP questions and answers 2026\2027 A+
Grade
Commander's intent
- correct answer "every marine must comply with established body standards and present a suitable
military appearance, regardless of age, grade, gender, or duty assignment"
Body composition program
- correct answer ensuring that marines are at the proper weight, height and body mass ratio
Military appearance program
- correct answer ensuring marines represent the marine corps leadership principle of setting the
example
Commander's and OICs are in charge of
- correct answer 1. enforcing compliance w/ weight and body composition standards and a suitable
military appearance if they possess special courts martial convening authority
2. ensuring marines receive a medical evaluation from an authorized medical provider prior to VCP or
MAP assignment
3. consideration of recommendations for temporary medical exemptions
4. selecting and assigning an FFI and/or CPTR, in writing
(MCO 6110.13A w/ CH-1)
FFI and CPTR responsibilities
- correct answer 1. thoroughly review all DoD and USMC BCMAP policies
2. Develop, implement, manage, and supervise BCP and MAP
3. Coordinating and supervising the execution of weigh ins and body composition evaluations (BCEs),
utilizing the body composition worksheet, BCP evaluation form, and MAP evaluation form
, 5 requirements that govern BCMAP assessments
- correct answer 1. purpose
2. scope
3. frequency of weigh ins
4. assessment sequence
5. standards
Purpose of BCMAP
- correct answer -establishes, evaluates, and enforces compliance with optimal weight and body
composition standards and a suitable military appearance
-essential to the preservation of good order and discipline and necessary for the maintenance of combat
readiness marine corps wide
Scope of BCMAP
- correct answer -all marines will be periodically evaluated for weight and military appearance in
accordance with the established frequency and sequence
*weigh ins can occur the same day as CFT/PFT
*CO can order weigh ins for entire unit or indiv.
*inspector general and commanding generals can also call for weigh ins while conducting unannounced
inspections
Frequency of weigh ins
- correct answer at a minimum they are conducted semi-annually for every active duty and activated
reservists
* reserve weigh ins are conducted annually
Medical exemptions
- correct answer -a marine cannot be formally assigned to the BCP or MAP prior to receiving a medical
evaluation
-all temporary medical exemptions require the endorsement of a board certified or board eligible
military physician (BCBEMP)
Grade
Commander's intent
- correct answer "every marine must comply with established body standards and present a suitable
military appearance, regardless of age, grade, gender, or duty assignment"
Body composition program
- correct answer ensuring that marines are at the proper weight, height and body mass ratio
Military appearance program
- correct answer ensuring marines represent the marine corps leadership principle of setting the
example
Commander's and OICs are in charge of
- correct answer 1. enforcing compliance w/ weight and body composition standards and a suitable
military appearance if they possess special courts martial convening authority
2. ensuring marines receive a medical evaluation from an authorized medical provider prior to VCP or
MAP assignment
3. consideration of recommendations for temporary medical exemptions
4. selecting and assigning an FFI and/or CPTR, in writing
(MCO 6110.13A w/ CH-1)
FFI and CPTR responsibilities
- correct answer 1. thoroughly review all DoD and USMC BCMAP policies
2. Develop, implement, manage, and supervise BCP and MAP
3. Coordinating and supervising the execution of weigh ins and body composition evaluations (BCEs),
utilizing the body composition worksheet, BCP evaluation form, and MAP evaluation form
, 5 requirements that govern BCMAP assessments
- correct answer 1. purpose
2. scope
3. frequency of weigh ins
4. assessment sequence
5. standards
Purpose of BCMAP
- correct answer -establishes, evaluates, and enforces compliance with optimal weight and body
composition standards and a suitable military appearance
-essential to the preservation of good order and discipline and necessary for the maintenance of combat
readiness marine corps wide
Scope of BCMAP
- correct answer -all marines will be periodically evaluated for weight and military appearance in
accordance with the established frequency and sequence
*weigh ins can occur the same day as CFT/PFT
*CO can order weigh ins for entire unit or indiv.
*inspector general and commanding generals can also call for weigh ins while conducting unannounced
inspections
Frequency of weigh ins
- correct answer at a minimum they are conducted semi-annually for every active duty and activated
reservists
* reserve weigh ins are conducted annually
Medical exemptions
- correct answer -a marine cannot be formally assigned to the BCP or MAP prior to receiving a medical
evaluation
-all temporary medical exemptions require the endorsement of a board certified or board eligible
military physician (BCBEMP)
