Commander's intent 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 Answer- ensuring that marines are at the proper weight,
height and body mass ratio
Military appearance program Answer- ensuring marines represent the marine corps
leadership principle of setting the example
Commander's and OICs are in charge of 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 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 Answer- 1. purpose
2. scope
3. frequency of weigh ins
4. assessment sequence
5. standards
Purpose of BCMAP 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 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 Answer- at a minimum they are conducted semi-annually for
every active duty and activated reservists
* reserve weigh ins are conducted annually
Medical exemptions 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)
Body composition evaluation (BCE) Answer- -structured program that addresses the
needs of marines who do not meet the established height and weight standards,
present an unsuitable military appearance due to improper weight distribution, or
both
Height equipment Answer- -standard non-stretching fiberglass tape measure (1/4
-5/8 wide and affixed to a vertical surface)
-wall mounted or self standing stadiometer
Weight equipment Answer- -calibrated digital scale
-calibrated balance beam scale
Circumference equipment Answer- -self tensioning taping device, digital
-self tensioning taping device, non-digital
Serious consequences of being on BCP/MAP Answer- -not recommended for
promotion
-not recommended for re-enlistment
-marine is discharged
Height measurement procedure Answer- 1. ensure marine is not wearing footwear
2. standing w/ back against wall, heels flat on deck, shoulders back, arms to the
side, head straight and forward
3. if using ruler, ensure it is parallel to the deck
4. record marine's height to nearest inch (less than 1/2 inch = round down, 1/2 inch
or greater = round up)
Weight measurement procedure Answer- 1. ensure marine is not wearing footwear
2. both feet on scale
3. feet centered in middle of scale
4. marine's hands by their side
5. record weight to nearest pound (subtract 1 pound for uniform)
A marine has to go to BCE if they are not within height and weight standards and do
not have a on BOTH PFT and CFT Answer- 285
BCE steps Answer- 1. re-measure marine's height
2. use circumference based method to determines the marine's circumference
standards and present a suitable military appearance, regardless of age, grade,
gender, or duty assignment"
Body composition program Answer- ensuring that marines are at the proper weight,
height and body mass ratio
Military appearance program Answer- ensuring marines represent the marine corps
leadership principle of setting the example
Commander's and OICs are in charge of 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 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 Answer- 1. purpose
2. scope
3. frequency of weigh ins
4. assessment sequence
5. standards
Purpose of BCMAP 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 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 Answer- at a minimum they are conducted semi-annually for
every active duty and activated reservists
* reserve weigh ins are conducted annually
Medical exemptions 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)
Body composition evaluation (BCE) Answer- -structured program that addresses the
needs of marines who do not meet the established height and weight standards,
present an unsuitable military appearance due to improper weight distribution, or
both
Height equipment Answer- -standard non-stretching fiberglass tape measure (1/4
-5/8 wide and affixed to a vertical surface)
-wall mounted or self standing stadiometer
Weight equipment Answer- -calibrated digital scale
-calibrated balance beam scale
Circumference equipment Answer- -self tensioning taping device, digital
-self tensioning taping device, non-digital
Serious consequences of being on BCP/MAP Answer- -not recommended for
promotion
-not recommended for re-enlistment
-marine is discharged
Height measurement procedure Answer- 1. ensure marine is not wearing footwear
2. standing w/ back against wall, heels flat on deck, shoulders back, arms to the
side, head straight and forward
3. if using ruler, ensure it is parallel to the deck
4. record marine's height to nearest inch (less than 1/2 inch = round down, 1/2 inch
or greater = round up)
Weight measurement procedure Answer- 1. ensure marine is not wearing footwear
2. both feet on scale
3. feet centered in middle of scale
4. marine's hands by their side
5. record weight to nearest pound (subtract 1 pound for uniform)
A marine has to go to BCE if they are not within height and weight standards and do
not have a on BOTH PFT and CFT Answer- 285
BCE steps Answer- 1. re-measure marine's height
2. use circumference based method to determines the marine's circumference
