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BODY COMPOSITION PROGRAM/
MILITARY APPEARANCE PROGRAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Which BCMAP situation requires a direct comment on the USMC
Fitness Report? - correct answer - A Marine does not conform to
body composition standards due to an underlining medical
condition
A Marine is not making progress in the Military Appearance
Program
What event requires a BCMAP counseling entry? - correct answer
- A Marine is assigned to the Body Composition Program
Fails to make satisfactory progress while assigned to the Body
Composition Program
Makes satisfactory progress but does not meet weight and body
fat percentage goals
What should the BCMAP monitor use to calibrate the tape
measure before measuring a Marines height? - correct answer - A
separate yardstick or metal ruler, when using sadiometer ensure it
does not show evidence of damage
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How should the tape measure be placed to measure the
circumference of the neck of a male Marine? - correct answer -
Flush with the bottom of the larynx
Which of the following describes the correct techniques for
conducting circumference measurements for female Marines? -
correct answer - Hip measurements are taken at the widest
portion of the buttocks
Neck measurements are rounded up to the nearest 1/2 inch
Waist measurements are taken at the thinnest portion of the
abdomen
Which of the following does a Commanding Officer or Officer in
Charge use to determine whether or not to assign Marine to the
Body Composition Program? - correct answer - The Marines
medical evaluation results
The Body Composition Evaluation assessment
Which statements are true concerning BCMAP policies and
procedures? - correct answer - Marines are evaluated and
BODY COMPOSITION PROGRAM/
MILITARY APPEARANCE PROGRAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Which BCMAP situation requires a direct comment on the USMC
Fitness Report? - correct answer - A Marine does not conform to
body composition standards due to an underlining medical
condition
A Marine is not making progress in the Military Appearance
Program
What event requires a BCMAP counseling entry? - correct answer
- A Marine is assigned to the Body Composition Program
Fails to make satisfactory progress while assigned to the Body
Composition Program
Makes satisfactory progress but does not meet weight and body
fat percentage goals
What should the BCMAP monitor use to calibrate the tape
measure before measuring a Marines height? - correct answer - A
separate yardstick or metal ruler, when using sadiometer ensure it
does not show evidence of damage
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How should the tape measure be placed to measure the
circumference of the neck of a male Marine? - correct answer -
Flush with the bottom of the larynx
Which of the following describes the correct techniques for
conducting circumference measurements for female Marines? -
correct answer - Hip measurements are taken at the widest
portion of the buttocks
Neck measurements are rounded up to the nearest 1/2 inch
Waist measurements are taken at the thinnest portion of the
abdomen
Which of the following does a Commanding Officer or Officer in
Charge use to determine whether or not to assign Marine to the
Body Composition Program? - correct answer - The Marines
medical evaluation results
The Body Composition Evaluation assessment
Which statements are true concerning BCMAP policies and
procedures? - correct answer - Marines are evaluated and
