BCP Exam Questions with Complete
Solutions (Latest 2025/2026) GRADED A+
Commander's intent - CORRECT ANSWERS "every marine must comply with established body
standards and present a suitable military appearance, regardless of age, grade, gender, or duty
assignment"
Body composition program - CORRECT ANSWERS ensuring that marines are at the proper
weight, height and body mass ratio
Military appearance program - CORRECT ANSWERS ensuring marines represent the marine
corps leadership principle of setting the example
Commander's and OICs are in charge of - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. enforcing compliance w/
weight and body composition standards and a suitable military appearance if they possess special courts
martial convening authority
2. ensuring marines receive a medical evaluation from an authorized medical provider prior to VCP or
MAP assignment
3. consideration of recommendations for temporary medical exemptions
4. selecting and assigning an FFI and/or CPTR, in writing
(MCO 6110.13A w/ CH-1)
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
, 5 requirements that govern BCMAP assessments - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. purpose
2. scope
3. frequency of weigh ins
4. assessment sequence
5. standards
Purpose of BCMAP - CORRECT ANSWERS -establishes, evaluates, and enforces compliance with
optimal weight and body composition standards and a suitable military appearance
-essential to the preservation of good order and discipline and necessary for the maintenance of combat
readiness marine corps wide
Scope of BCMAP - CORRECT ANSWERS -all marines will be periodically evaluated for weight and
military appearance in accordance with the established frequency and sequence
*weigh ins can occur the same day as CFT/PFT
*CO can order weigh ins for entire unit or indiv.
*inspector general and commanding generals can also call for weigh ins while conducting unannounced
inspections
Frequency of weigh ins - CORRECT ANSWERS at a minimum they are conducted semi-annually
for every active duty and activated reservists
* reserve weigh ins are conducted annually
Medical exemptions - CORRECT ANSWERS -a marine cannot be formally assigned to the BCP or
MAP prior to receiving a medical evaluation
-all temporary medical exemptions require the endorsement of a board certified or board eligible
military physician (BCBEMP)
Solutions (Latest 2025/2026) GRADED A+
Commander's intent - CORRECT ANSWERS "every marine must comply with established body
standards and present a suitable military appearance, regardless of age, grade, gender, or duty
assignment"
Body composition program - CORRECT ANSWERS ensuring that marines are at the proper
weight, height and body mass ratio
Military appearance program - CORRECT ANSWERS ensuring marines represent the marine
corps leadership principle of setting the example
Commander's and OICs are in charge of - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. enforcing compliance w/
weight and body composition standards and a suitable military appearance if they possess special courts
martial convening authority
2. ensuring marines receive a medical evaluation from an authorized medical provider prior to VCP or
MAP assignment
3. consideration of recommendations for temporary medical exemptions
4. selecting and assigning an FFI and/or CPTR, in writing
(MCO 6110.13A w/ CH-1)
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
, 5 requirements that govern BCMAP assessments - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. purpose
2. scope
3. frequency of weigh ins
4. assessment sequence
5. standards
Purpose of BCMAP - CORRECT ANSWERS -establishes, evaluates, and enforces compliance with
optimal weight and body composition standards and a suitable military appearance
-essential to the preservation of good order and discipline and necessary for the maintenance of combat
readiness marine corps wide
Scope of BCMAP - CORRECT ANSWERS -all marines will be periodically evaluated for weight and
military appearance in accordance with the established frequency and sequence
*weigh ins can occur the same day as CFT/PFT
*CO can order weigh ins for entire unit or indiv.
*inspector general and commanding generals can also call for weigh ins while conducting unannounced
inspections
Frequency of weigh ins - CORRECT ANSWERS at a minimum they are conducted semi-annually
for every active duty and activated reservists
* reserve weigh ins are conducted annually
Medical exemptions - CORRECT ANSWERS -a marine cannot be formally assigned to the BCP or
MAP prior to receiving a medical evaluation
-all temporary medical exemptions require the endorsement of a board certified or board eligible
military physician (BCBEMP)
