Body Composition Program/ Military
Appearance Program Test Questions
Solved Correctly.
which of the following are responsibilities of a Commanding Officer (CO) or Officer in Charge (OIC)
according to BCMAP policies? - 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 - Answer their body weight and body fat
percentages exceed the maximum or minimum allowable limits
FFI and CPTR responsibilities - 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 - Answer establishes, evaluates, and enforces compliance with optimal weight and
body composition standards.
BCMAP Scope - 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? - Answer Inspector General
and Commanding General
What should COs and OICs do for Marines bellow the weight standard? - Answer same level of
assistance as overweight Marines
, BCMAP responsibilities - 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 - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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
What if a Marine is light duty? - Answer Marines with pending medical/physical screenings are still
required to comply with BCP standards and may be evaluated for BCP/MAP
What are the 3 Medical exemptions and considerations? - Answer -some medical conditions can
prevent a Marine from maintaining BCMAP standards.
-all temp medical exemptions require the approval of a BCBEMP
-A Marines not in BCMAP standards requires a medical evaluation before BCMAP assignment
Appearance Program Test Questions
Solved Correctly.
which of the following are responsibilities of a Commanding Officer (CO) or Officer in Charge (OIC)
according to BCMAP policies? - 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 - Answer their body weight and body fat
percentages exceed the maximum or minimum allowable limits
FFI and CPTR responsibilities - 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 - Answer establishes, evaluates, and enforces compliance with optimal weight and
body composition standards.
BCMAP Scope - 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? - Answer Inspector General
and Commanding General
What should COs and OICs do for Marines bellow the weight standard? - Answer same level of
assistance as overweight Marines
, BCMAP responsibilities - 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 - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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
What if a Marine is light duty? - Answer Marines with pending medical/physical screenings are still
required to comply with BCP standards and may be evaluated for BCP/MAP
What are the 3 Medical exemptions and considerations? - Answer -some medical conditions can
prevent a Marine from maintaining BCMAP standards.
-all temp medical exemptions require the approval of a BCBEMP
-A Marines not in BCMAP standards requires a medical evaluation before BCMAP assignment
