Body Composition Program/ Military
Appearance Program ACTUAL UPDATED
Questions and CORRECT Answers
which of the following are responsibilities of a Commanding Officer (CO) or Officer in Charge
(OIC) according to BCMAP policies? - CORRECT ANSWER - Select and assign, in
writing, a Force Fitness Instructor or Command Physical Training Representative
Consideration of recommendations for temporary medical exemptions
Ensuring Marines receive a medical evaluation
Enforcing compliance with weight and body composition
Marines have NOT met the BCMAP standards when - CORRECT ANSWER - their body
weight and body fat percentages exceed the maximum or minimum allowable limits
Which of the following may occur if pregnancy, disease, or prescribed medications result in
excessive weight gain? - CORRECT ANSWER - A temporary medical exemption from
the Body Composition Program or Military Appearance Program
Marine Corps Body Composition Standards Table - CORRECT ANSWER - List the
maximum allowable body fat percentage for male and female Marines according to age
DoD Height/Weight Standards Table - CORRECT ANSWER - Lists minimum and
maximum weight, according to height, for male and female service members
DoD Body Composition Standards Table - CORRECT ANSWER - Used to derive a body
fat percentage for male and female Service members following measurements for height and
body circumference
Which articles of clothing are authorized for wear during the weigh ins and body composition
evaluations? - CORRECT ANSWER - T-shirts, shorts and socks
, Which statements are true when measuring a Marines height? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Marines will stand with their backs and shoulders against the wall and heels flat on the deck
Use a Standard non stretching fiberglass tape measure to measure a Marines height
Marines will stand in a relaxed manner with their arms at their sides
Which statements are true concerning the correct weight measurement procedures? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Both of the Marines feet must be flat on the scale
The Marines hands should be by their side
Which statements are correct concerning the procedure used to record a Marines weight? -
CORRECT ANSWER - if the weight fraction is 1/2 pound or less, round down to the
nearest pound
if the weight fraction is more than a 1/2 pound, round up
Which of the following addresses the needs of Marines who do not meet the established height
and weight, or body fat percentage standards? - CORRECT ANSWER - Body
Composition Evaluation
Which of the following may be a result of continued non-compliance with body composition
standards and/or a suitable military appearance? - CORRECT ANSWER - Separation
from military service
Which of the following will occur if a Marine has demonstrated an unwillingness to comply with
a Marine Corps body composition standards by the end of the six month assignment or
subsequent extension? - CORRECT ANSWER - The Marine will be processed for
separation from military service
What is included in a Military Appearance Program assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER -
A body composition evaluation (BCE)
All relevant MAP documents
A commander or OIC Summer Service C uniform inspection
Appearance Program ACTUAL UPDATED
Questions and CORRECT Answers
which of the following are responsibilities of a Commanding Officer (CO) or Officer in Charge
(OIC) according to BCMAP policies? - CORRECT ANSWER - Select and assign, in
writing, a Force Fitness Instructor or Command Physical Training Representative
Consideration of recommendations for temporary medical exemptions
Ensuring Marines receive a medical evaluation
Enforcing compliance with weight and body composition
Marines have NOT met the BCMAP standards when - CORRECT ANSWER - their body
weight and body fat percentages exceed the maximum or minimum allowable limits
Which of the following may occur if pregnancy, disease, or prescribed medications result in
excessive weight gain? - CORRECT ANSWER - A temporary medical exemption from
the Body Composition Program or Military Appearance Program
Marine Corps Body Composition Standards Table - CORRECT ANSWER - List the
maximum allowable body fat percentage for male and female Marines according to age
DoD Height/Weight Standards Table - CORRECT ANSWER - Lists minimum and
maximum weight, according to height, for male and female service members
DoD Body Composition Standards Table - CORRECT ANSWER - Used to derive a body
fat percentage for male and female Service members following measurements for height and
body circumference
Which articles of clothing are authorized for wear during the weigh ins and body composition
evaluations? - CORRECT ANSWER - T-shirts, shorts and socks
, Which statements are true when measuring a Marines height? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Marines will stand with their backs and shoulders against the wall and heels flat on the deck
Use a Standard non stretching fiberglass tape measure to measure a Marines height
Marines will stand in a relaxed manner with their arms at their sides
Which statements are true concerning the correct weight measurement procedures? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Both of the Marines feet must be flat on the scale
The Marines hands should be by their side
Which statements are correct concerning the procedure used to record a Marines weight? -
CORRECT ANSWER - if the weight fraction is 1/2 pound or less, round down to the
nearest pound
if the weight fraction is more than a 1/2 pound, round up
Which of the following addresses the needs of Marines who do not meet the established height
and weight, or body fat percentage standards? - CORRECT ANSWER - Body
Composition Evaluation
Which of the following may be a result of continued non-compliance with body composition
standards and/or a suitable military appearance? - CORRECT ANSWER - Separation
from military service
Which of the following will occur if a Marine has demonstrated an unwillingness to comply with
a Marine Corps body composition standards by the end of the six month assignment or
subsequent extension? - CORRECT ANSWER - The Marine will be processed for
separation from military service
What is included in a Military Appearance Program assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER -
A body composition evaluation (BCE)
All relevant MAP documents
A commander or OIC Summer Service C uniform inspection
