BODY COMPOSITION PROGRAM 2026 FAT
LOSS AND MUSCLE BUILDING PRACTICE PLAN
FULL ROUTINE A+
◉ Frequency of BCMAP weigh-ins Answer: -Semi-Annual
-PCS
-Initial BCP assignment
-EAS
◉ 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
◉ What if a marine is already formally assigned to BCP/MAP and is
found Pregnant? Answer: The Marine's status will be made inactive
until 6 months prior to being mad full duty again.
◉ What if a Marine has a Nervous, Muscular, or skeletal injury?
Answer: the location of the NMS will determine activity limits and
the Marine's diet should be adjusted accordingly to maintain
required BCMAP standards
, ◉ What if the Marine has an underlying medical condition or
disease? Answer: -if the condition/disease is suspected to be the
cause of their weight gain then said Marine will be evaluated by an
authorized medical provider and the results may result in an
exemption
-the inability to exercise is not a valid reason for a temporary
medical exemption
◉ What if a Marine is light duty? Answer: Marines with pending
medical/physical screenings are still required to comply with BCP
standards and may be evaluated for BCP/MAP
◉ What are the 3 Medical exemptions and considerations? Answer: -
some medical conditions can prevent a Marine from maintaining
BCMAP standards.
-all temp medical exemptions require the approval of a BCBEMP
-A Marines not in BCMAP standards requires a medical evaluation
before BCMAP assignment
◉ Marine Corps Body Composition Standards Table Answer: List the
maximum allowable body fat percentage for male and female
Marines according to age
◉ What document provides USMC guidance for body composition?
Answer: MCO 6110.3A
LOSS AND MUSCLE BUILDING PRACTICE PLAN
FULL ROUTINE A+
◉ Frequency of BCMAP weigh-ins Answer: -Semi-Annual
-PCS
-Initial BCP assignment
-EAS
◉ 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
◉ What if a marine is already formally assigned to BCP/MAP and is
found Pregnant? Answer: The Marine's status will be made inactive
until 6 months prior to being mad full duty again.
◉ What if a Marine has a Nervous, Muscular, or skeletal injury?
Answer: the location of the NMS will determine activity limits and
the Marine's diet should be adjusted accordingly to maintain
required BCMAP standards
, ◉ What if the Marine has an underlying medical condition or
disease? Answer: -if the condition/disease is suspected to be the
cause of their weight gain then said Marine will be evaluated by an
authorized medical provider and the results may result in an
exemption
-the inability to exercise is not a valid reason for a temporary
medical exemption
◉ What if a Marine is light duty? Answer: Marines with pending
medical/physical screenings are still required to comply with BCP
standards and may be evaluated for BCP/MAP
◉ What are the 3 Medical exemptions and considerations? Answer: -
some medical conditions can prevent a Marine from maintaining
BCMAP standards.
-all temp medical exemptions require the approval of a BCBEMP
-A Marines not in BCMAP standards requires a medical evaluation
before BCMAP assignment
◉ Marine Corps Body Composition Standards Table Answer: List the
maximum allowable body fat percentage for male and female
Marines according to age
◉ What document provides USMC guidance for body composition?
Answer: MCO 6110.3A
