BCMAP Exam Questions with
Complete Solutions11
What does BCMAP stand for? - ANSWERS-Body Composition and Military Appearance Program
What is the publication that designates BCMAP? - ANSWERS-MCO 6110.3A w/CH-1 Marine
Corps Body Composition and Military Appearance Program
What does BCP stand for? - ANSWERS-Body Composition Program (Proper wight, height, and
body mass ratio)
What does MAP stand for? - ANSWERS-Military Appearance Program (Marines represent
Marine Corps leadership principle of setting the example)
What are Commanders and OICs responsible for in the BCMAP? - ANSWERS-- Enforcing
compliance with weight and body composition standards, and a suitable military appearance if
they possess special courts-martial convening authority.
- Ensuring Marines receive medical evaluation from an authorized medical provider prior to BCP
or MAP assignment
- Consideration of recommendations for temporary medical exemptions
- Selecting and assigning an FFI and/or CPTR, in writing.
What is the responsibilites of an FFI and CPTR? - ANSWERS-- Review all DOD and USMC BCMAP
policies
, - Develop, implement, manage, and supervise BCP and MAP.
- Coordinating and supervising the execution of weigh ins and Body Composition evaluations.
What is the purpose of BCMAP? - ANSWERS-Establishes, evaluates, and enforces compliance
with optimal weight and body composition standards, and a suitable military appearance.
At a minimum when are weigh ins conducted? - ANSWERS-Conducted semi-annually every
calendar year for all active duty Marines and activated reservists. Reserve weigh-ins are
conducted annually every calendar year.
What document gives a systematic approach to evaluate Marines for BCMAP compliance? -
ANSWERS-MCO 6110.3A w/CH-1 Enclosure (2) MCBCMAP Sequence Chart
What do Marines require when they are not in compliance with established BCMAP standards?
- ANSWERS-A medical evaluation by an authroized medical provider. They cannot be formally
assigned to BCP or MAP until then.
Why are medical evaluations required for BCMAP? - ANSWERS-Some medical conditions can
prevent Marines from maintaining the BCMAP standards
What do medical exemptions require for the BCMAP? - ANSWERS-The endorsment of the Board
Certified or Board Eligible Military Physician (BCBEMP)
What document outlines the process to be followed if a medical condition is suspected? -
ANSWERS-The Temporary Medical Exemption Process Flowchart included in MCO 6110.3A
w/CH-1
Complete Solutions11
What does BCMAP stand for? - ANSWERS-Body Composition and Military Appearance Program
What is the publication that designates BCMAP? - ANSWERS-MCO 6110.3A w/CH-1 Marine
Corps Body Composition and Military Appearance Program
What does BCP stand for? - ANSWERS-Body Composition Program (Proper wight, height, and
body mass ratio)
What does MAP stand for? - ANSWERS-Military Appearance Program (Marines represent
Marine Corps leadership principle of setting the example)
What are Commanders and OICs responsible for in the BCMAP? - ANSWERS-- Enforcing
compliance with weight and body composition standards, and a suitable military appearance if
they possess special courts-martial convening authority.
- Ensuring Marines receive medical evaluation from an authorized medical provider prior to BCP
or MAP assignment
- Consideration of recommendations for temporary medical exemptions
- Selecting and assigning an FFI and/or CPTR, in writing.
What is the responsibilites of an FFI and CPTR? - ANSWERS-- Review all DOD and USMC BCMAP
policies
, - Develop, implement, manage, and supervise BCP and MAP.
- Coordinating and supervising the execution of weigh ins and Body Composition evaluations.
What is the purpose of BCMAP? - ANSWERS-Establishes, evaluates, and enforces compliance
with optimal weight and body composition standards, and a suitable military appearance.
At a minimum when are weigh ins conducted? - ANSWERS-Conducted semi-annually every
calendar year for all active duty Marines and activated reservists. Reserve weigh-ins are
conducted annually every calendar year.
What document gives a systematic approach to evaluate Marines for BCMAP compliance? -
ANSWERS-MCO 6110.3A w/CH-1 Enclosure (2) MCBCMAP Sequence Chart
What do Marines require when they are not in compliance with established BCMAP standards?
- ANSWERS-A medical evaluation by an authroized medical provider. They cannot be formally
assigned to BCP or MAP until then.
Why are medical evaluations required for BCMAP? - ANSWERS-Some medical conditions can
prevent Marines from maintaining the BCMAP standards
What do medical exemptions require for the BCMAP? - ANSWERS-The endorsment of the Board
Certified or Board Eligible Military Physician (BCBEMP)
What document outlines the process to be followed if a medical condition is suspected? -
ANSWERS-The Temporary Medical Exemption Process Flowchart included in MCO 6110.3A
w/CH-1
