GROOMING STANDARDS AND BODY
COMPOSITION PROGRAM EXAM
True - Correct Answers -True or False. Mutilation of the body or any body parts in any
manner is prohibited.
tongue - Correct Answers -Attaching, affixing, or displaying objects, articles, jewelry, or
ornamentation through or under the skin, ________ or any other body part is prohibited.
Female Marines, however, may wear earrings consistent with MCO P1020.34_.
prejudicial - Correct Answers -Tattoos or brands on the neck and head are prohibited. In
other areas of the body, tattoos or brands that are _______ to good order, discipline
and morale or are of a nature to bring discredit upon the Marine Corps are also
prohibited.
eccentric - Correct Answers -Regulations do not allow ____________or faddish styles
of hair, facial hair, nail polish/make up, jewelry, or eyeglasses. Because it is impossible
to provide examples of every appropriate or unacceptable style of "conservative" or
"eccentric" grooming and attire, the good judgment of Marines at all levels is key to
enforcement of Marine Corps standards in this issue, as in other issues.
five - Correct Answers -The MAP processing period includes the right of the Marine to
appeal pending MAP assignment to the next higher level commander in the chain of
command within ____ working days. MAP appeal authority may not be delegated.
Appeal authority will be provided access to all relevant MAP information and can
respond to the request in writing or may require a personal assessment conducted in
the service C uniform. MAP appeal requests should be adjudicated in a timely manner.
If MAP appeal authority concurs with the initial assessment, the Marine will be assigned
to MAP.
True - Correct Answers -True or False. If MAP appeal authority rules in favor of the
Marine, the Marine will not be assigned to MAP.
Fitness - Correct Answers -Only after assignment to MAP, either following a denied
appeal or if the Marine accepts the initial MAP assignments decision, will it be reflected
in proficiency/conduct marks or on ______ reports.
pockets - Correct Answers -The use of chewing gum, chewing tobacco, cigarettes,
hands in _________; or the consumption of food or drink while walking in uniform or
, while in formation, are examples of activities that detract from an appropriate military
presence.
True - Correct Answers -True or False. Unauthorized Articles. Examples of such articles
include but are not limited to: cell phones, pencils, pens, watch chains, fobs, pins,
jewelry (except as authorized in MCO P1020.34_), handkerchiefs, combs, cigarettes,
pipes, tobacco pouches/canisters, barrettes, hair ribbons/ornaments, flowers
(corsages/boutonnieres, etc.) or other similar items.
Sunglasses - Correct Answers -_________ may be worn on leave, liberty, and in
garrison but not in formation with troops, unless the need to wear sunglasses has been
certified by medical authorities. Eyeglasses/ sunglasses, when worn, will be
conservative in appearance
Restraints - Correct Answers -Eccentric or conspicuous eyepieces are prohibited.
Chains, bands, or ribbons will not be attached to eyeglasses; however, eyeglass
__________ are authorized for safety purposes, but must be of conservative
style/design.
Items of Religious Apparel - Correct Answers --Articles of religious apparel which are
not visible or apparent when worn with the uniform.
-Visible articles of religious apparel with the uniform while attending or conducting divine
services or while in a chapel or other house of worship.
-Visible articles of religious apparel with the uniform which do not interfere with or
replace required uniform articles.
zero - Correct Answers -Men grooming standards: Hair will be neat and closely
trimmed. The hair may be clipped at the edges of the side and back and will be evenly
graduated from _______length at the hairline in the lower portion of the head to the
upper portion of the head. Block-style trimming of hair on the back of the head is not
authorized.
3;2 - Correct Answers -Hair will not be over _____ inches in length fully extended on the
upper portion of the head. The bulk of the hair shall not exceed approximately _____
inches (men grooming)
Bulk - Correct Answers -_________ is defined as the distance that the mass of hair
protrudes from the scalp when styled. (men grooming)
Sideburns - Correct Answers -The back and sides of the head below the hairline may be
shaved to remove body hair. ________ will not extend below the top of the orifice-ear
opening; center of ear- of the ear. (men grooming)
taper - Correct Answers -Sideburns will not be styled to ______, come to a point or
flare. (men grooming)
COMPOSITION PROGRAM EXAM
True - Correct Answers -True or False. Mutilation of the body or any body parts in any
manner is prohibited.
tongue - Correct Answers -Attaching, affixing, or displaying objects, articles, jewelry, or
ornamentation through or under the skin, ________ or any other body part is prohibited.
Female Marines, however, may wear earrings consistent with MCO P1020.34_.
prejudicial - Correct Answers -Tattoos or brands on the neck and head are prohibited. In
other areas of the body, tattoos or brands that are _______ to good order, discipline
and morale or are of a nature to bring discredit upon the Marine Corps are also
prohibited.
eccentric - Correct Answers -Regulations do not allow ____________or faddish styles
of hair, facial hair, nail polish/make up, jewelry, or eyeglasses. Because it is impossible
to provide examples of every appropriate or unacceptable style of "conservative" or
"eccentric" grooming and attire, the good judgment of Marines at all levels is key to
enforcement of Marine Corps standards in this issue, as in other issues.
five - Correct Answers -The MAP processing period includes the right of the Marine to
appeal pending MAP assignment to the next higher level commander in the chain of
command within ____ working days. MAP appeal authority may not be delegated.
Appeal authority will be provided access to all relevant MAP information and can
respond to the request in writing or may require a personal assessment conducted in
the service C uniform. MAP appeal requests should be adjudicated in a timely manner.
If MAP appeal authority concurs with the initial assessment, the Marine will be assigned
to MAP.
True - Correct Answers -True or False. If MAP appeal authority rules in favor of the
Marine, the Marine will not be assigned to MAP.
Fitness - Correct Answers -Only after assignment to MAP, either following a denied
appeal or if the Marine accepts the initial MAP assignments decision, will it be reflected
in proficiency/conduct marks or on ______ reports.
pockets - Correct Answers -The use of chewing gum, chewing tobacco, cigarettes,
hands in _________; or the consumption of food or drink while walking in uniform or
, while in formation, are examples of activities that detract from an appropriate military
presence.
True - Correct Answers -True or False. Unauthorized Articles. Examples of such articles
include but are not limited to: cell phones, pencils, pens, watch chains, fobs, pins,
jewelry (except as authorized in MCO P1020.34_), handkerchiefs, combs, cigarettes,
pipes, tobacco pouches/canisters, barrettes, hair ribbons/ornaments, flowers
(corsages/boutonnieres, etc.) or other similar items.
Sunglasses - Correct Answers -_________ may be worn on leave, liberty, and in
garrison but not in formation with troops, unless the need to wear sunglasses has been
certified by medical authorities. Eyeglasses/ sunglasses, when worn, will be
conservative in appearance
Restraints - Correct Answers -Eccentric or conspicuous eyepieces are prohibited.
Chains, bands, or ribbons will not be attached to eyeglasses; however, eyeglass
__________ are authorized for safety purposes, but must be of conservative
style/design.
Items of Religious Apparel - Correct Answers --Articles of religious apparel which are
not visible or apparent when worn with the uniform.
-Visible articles of religious apparel with the uniform while attending or conducting divine
services or while in a chapel or other house of worship.
-Visible articles of religious apparel with the uniform which do not interfere with or
replace required uniform articles.
zero - Correct Answers -Men grooming standards: Hair will be neat and closely
trimmed. The hair may be clipped at the edges of the side and back and will be evenly
graduated from _______length at the hairline in the lower portion of the head to the
upper portion of the head. Block-style trimming of hair on the back of the head is not
authorized.
3;2 - Correct Answers -Hair will not be over _____ inches in length fully extended on the
upper portion of the head. The bulk of the hair shall not exceed approximately _____
inches (men grooming)
Bulk - Correct Answers -_________ is defined as the distance that the mass of hair
protrudes from the scalp when styled. (men grooming)
Sideburns - Correct Answers -The back and sides of the head below the hairline may be
shaved to remove body hair. ________ will not extend below the top of the orifice-ear
opening; center of ear- of the ear. (men grooming)
taper - Correct Answers -Sideburns will not be styled to ______, come to a point or
flare. (men grooming)
