Body Composition Program/ Military
Appearance Program UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam 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 FFI or CPTR
-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
FFI and CPTR responsibilities - CORRECT 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
BCMAP Purpose - CORRECT ANSWER - establishes, evaluates, and enforces
compliance with optimal weight and body composition standards.
BCMAP Scope - CORRECT ANSWER - -all Marines will be periodically weighed
-Weigh-ins can occur the same day as a PFT or CFT
-CO can order weigh-in for the unit or the individual
Who can also order weigh-ins while conducting unannounced inspections? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Inspector General and Commanding General
, What should COs and OICs do for Marines bellow the weight standard? - CORRECT
ANSWER - same level of assistance as overweight Marines
BCMAP responsibilities - CORRECT ANSWER - -BCP: ensuring Marines are at the
proper height and weight
-MAP: ensuring Marines Corps leadership is setting the example
Frequency of BCMAP weigh-ins - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
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
Appearance Program UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam 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 FFI or CPTR
-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
FFI and CPTR responsibilities - CORRECT 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
BCMAP Purpose - CORRECT ANSWER - establishes, evaluates, and enforces
compliance with optimal weight and body composition standards.
BCMAP Scope - CORRECT ANSWER - -all Marines will be periodically weighed
-Weigh-ins can occur the same day as a PFT or CFT
-CO can order weigh-in for the unit or the individual
Who can also order weigh-ins while conducting unannounced inspections? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Inspector General and Commanding General
, What should COs and OICs do for Marines bellow the weight standard? - CORRECT
ANSWER - same level of assistance as overweight Marines
BCMAP responsibilities - CORRECT ANSWER - -BCP: ensuring Marines are at the
proper height and weight
-MAP: ensuring Marines Corps leadership is setting the example
Frequency of BCMAP weigh-ins - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
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
