BODY COMPOSITION PROGRAM/
MILITARY APPEARANCE PROGRAM
EXAM
which of the following are responsibilities of a Commanding Officer (CO) or Officer in
Charge (OIC) according to BCMAP policies? - Correct Answers --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 Answers -their body
weight and body fat percentages exceed the maximum or minimum allowable limits
FFI and CPTR responsibilities - Correct Answers -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
What PFT and CFT score does a Marines need in order to be exempt from body fat
limits? - Correct Answers -285 or higher
True/False is the shirt lifted when measuring the circumference? - Correct Answers -
True
How is the neck measured? - Correct Answers -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.
What CFT and PFT score does a Marine need to get an additional 1% body fat? -
Correct Answers -250 or higher
What is measured for females that is not measured for males? - Correct Answers -Hips
, BCMAP Purpose - Correct Answers -establishes, evaluates, and enforces compliance
with optimal weight and body composition standards.
BCMAP Scope - Correct Answers --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
Answers -Inspector General and Commanding General
What should COs and OICs do for Marines bellow the weight standard? - Correct
Answers -same level of assistance as overweight Marines
BCMAP responsibilities - Correct Answers --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 Answers --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 Answers -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 Answers -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 Answers -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 Answers --
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? - Correct Answers -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? - Correct Answers --some
medical conditions can prevent a Marine from maintaining BCMAP standards.
MILITARY APPEARANCE PROGRAM
EXAM
which of the following are responsibilities of a Commanding Officer (CO) or Officer in
Charge (OIC) according to BCMAP policies? - Correct Answers --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 Answers -their body
weight and body fat percentages exceed the maximum or minimum allowable limits
FFI and CPTR responsibilities - Correct Answers -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
What PFT and CFT score does a Marines need in order to be exempt from body fat
limits? - Correct Answers -285 or higher
True/False is the shirt lifted when measuring the circumference? - Correct Answers -
True
How is the neck measured? - Correct Answers -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.
What CFT and PFT score does a Marine need to get an additional 1% body fat? -
Correct Answers -250 or higher
What is measured for females that is not measured for males? - Correct Answers -Hips
, BCMAP Purpose - Correct Answers -establishes, evaluates, and enforces compliance
with optimal weight and body composition standards.
BCMAP Scope - Correct Answers --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
Answers -Inspector General and Commanding General
What should COs and OICs do for Marines bellow the weight standard? - Correct
Answers -same level of assistance as overweight Marines
BCMAP responsibilities - Correct Answers --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 Answers --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 Answers -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 Answers -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 Answers -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 Answers --
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? - Correct Answers -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? - Correct Answers --some
medical conditions can prevent a Marine from maintaining BCMAP standards.
