BODY COMPOSITION PROGRAM/ MILITARY APPEARANCE
ACTUAL FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED
A+
✔✔What are the elements that must be entered into the USMC Fitness Report? -
✔✔Height Weight and Body Fat
✔✔Which BCMAP situation requires a direct comment on the USMC Fitness Report? -
✔✔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? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔A separate yardstick or metal ruler, when using
sadiometer ensure it does not show evidence of damage
✔✔How should the tape measure be placed to measure the circumference of the neck
of a male Marine? - ✔✔Flush with the bottom of the larynx
✔✔Which of the following describes the correct techniques for conducting
circumference measurements for female Marines? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔The
Marines medical evaluation results
The Body Composition Evaluation assessment
✔✔Which statements are true concerning BCMAP policies and procedures? -
✔✔Marines are evaluated and adjudicated following the process indicated in the
BCMAP sequence Chart found in MCO 6110.3a w/CH 1
Marines face adverse and administrative actions if they fail to maintain body
composition standards
Weigh ins may be performed as a part of Physical Fitness Test and Combat Fitness
Test events
, ✔✔What is the first step in the Body Composition Program assignment process? -
✔✔Commander assigns the non compliant Marine to a body composition evaluation
✔✔Which of the following are included in a Body Composition Program assignment? -
✔✔A Body Composition Program assignment decision
A medical doctors initial evaluation and findings
A final Body Composition Program assessment
A body composition evaluation
✔✔When can a Marine be removed during their second Body Composition Program
assignment? - ✔✔At any time during the six month assignment when body composition
standards are met
✔✔A commander will extend a Marines participation in the MAP until which of the
following occur? - ✔✔Compliance with military appearance is achieved
Body Composition Program assignment
✔✔Which section of the BCP evaluation form should NOT be completed by the Force
Fitness Instructor or Command Physical Training Representative? - ✔✔BCP
determination
Medical Doctors initial Evaluation and Findings
BCP Monthly Objectives
✔✔Where is the information annotated on the USMC fitness Report That the Force
Fitness Instructor or Command Physical Training Representative is required to provide?
- ✔✔Section A.8, elements D, E and F
✔✔How do you record a Marine's height to the nearest inch? - ✔✔less than 1/2 an inch
= round down
equal to or more than an inch = round up
✔✔How do you record a Marine's weight to the nearest inch? - ✔✔.5lb or more = round
down
more than .5lb = round up
✔✔What PFT and CFT score does a Marines need in order to be exempt from body fat
limits? - ✔✔285 or higher
✔✔True/False is the shirt lifted when measuring the circumference? - ✔✔True
✔✔How is the neck measured? - ✔✔Head straight forward and parallel to the floor.
Place the curved portion of the self-tensioning device on the right side of the neck
muscles. The tape crosses the bottom of the larynx and is perpendicular to the long axis
of the neck. Press button until tense then record to the nearest inch.
ACTUAL FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED
A+
✔✔What are the elements that must be entered into the USMC Fitness Report? -
✔✔Height Weight and Body Fat
✔✔Which BCMAP situation requires a direct comment on the USMC Fitness Report? -
✔✔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? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔A separate yardstick or metal ruler, when using
sadiometer ensure it does not show evidence of damage
✔✔How should the tape measure be placed to measure the circumference of the neck
of a male Marine? - ✔✔Flush with the bottom of the larynx
✔✔Which of the following describes the correct techniques for conducting
circumference measurements for female Marines? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔The
Marines medical evaluation results
The Body Composition Evaluation assessment
✔✔Which statements are true concerning BCMAP policies and procedures? -
✔✔Marines are evaluated and adjudicated following the process indicated in the
BCMAP sequence Chart found in MCO 6110.3a w/CH 1
Marines face adverse and administrative actions if they fail to maintain body
composition standards
Weigh ins may be performed as a part of Physical Fitness Test and Combat Fitness
Test events
, ✔✔What is the first step in the Body Composition Program assignment process? -
✔✔Commander assigns the non compliant Marine to a body composition evaluation
✔✔Which of the following are included in a Body Composition Program assignment? -
✔✔A Body Composition Program assignment decision
A medical doctors initial evaluation and findings
A final Body Composition Program assessment
A body composition evaluation
✔✔When can a Marine be removed during their second Body Composition Program
assignment? - ✔✔At any time during the six month assignment when body composition
standards are met
✔✔A commander will extend a Marines participation in the MAP until which of the
following occur? - ✔✔Compliance with military appearance is achieved
Body Composition Program assignment
✔✔Which section of the BCP evaluation form should NOT be completed by the Force
Fitness Instructor or Command Physical Training Representative? - ✔✔BCP
determination
Medical Doctors initial Evaluation and Findings
BCP Monthly Objectives
✔✔Where is the information annotated on the USMC fitness Report That the Force
Fitness Instructor or Command Physical Training Representative is required to provide?
- ✔✔Section A.8, elements D, E and F
✔✔How do you record a Marine's height to the nearest inch? - ✔✔less than 1/2 an inch
= round down
equal to or more than an inch = round up
✔✔How do you record a Marine's weight to the nearest inch? - ✔✔.5lb or more = round
down
more than .5lb = round up
✔✔What PFT and CFT score does a Marines need in order to be exempt from body fat
limits? - ✔✔285 or higher
✔✔True/False is the shirt lifted when measuring the circumference? - ✔✔True
✔✔How is the neck measured? - ✔✔Head straight forward and parallel to the floor.
Place the curved portion of the self-tensioning device on the right side of the neck
muscles. The tape crosses the bottom of the larynx and is perpendicular to the long axis
of the neck. Press button until tense then record to the nearest inch.
