BODY COMPOSITION PROGRAM/
MILITARY APPEARANCE PROGRAM.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
Which of the following are responsibilities of a Commanding Officer (CO) or Officer in Charge
(OIC) according to BCMAP policies? - ANS Select and assign, in writing, a Force Fitness
Instructor or Command Physical Training Representative
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 - ANS their body weight and body fat
percentages exceed the maximum or minimum allowable limits
Which of the following may occur if pregnancy, disease, or prescribed medications result in
excessive weight gain? - ANS A temporary medical exemption from the Body Composition
Program or Military Appearance Program
Marine Corps Body Composition Standards Table - ANS List the maximum allowable body
fat percentage for male and female Marines according to age
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, DoD Height/Weight Standards Table - ANS Lists minimum and maximum weight,
according to height, for male and female service members
DoD Body Composition Standards Table - ANS Used to derive a body fat percentage for
male and female Service members following measurements for height and body circumference
Which articles of clothing are authorized for wear during the weigh ins and body composition
evaluations? - ANS T-shirts, shorts and socks
Which statements are true when measuring a Marines height? - ANS Marines will stand
with their backs and shoulders against the wall and heels flat on the deck
Use a Standard non stretching fiberglass tape measure to measure a Marines height
Marines will stand in a relaxed manner with their arms at their sides
Which statements are true concerning the correct weight measurement procedures? -
ANS Both of the Marines feet must be flat on the scale
The Marines hands should be by their side
Which statements are correct concerning the procedure used to record a Marines weight? -
ANS if the weight fraction is 1/2 pound or less, round down to the nearest pound
if the weight fraction is more than a 1/2 pound, round up
Which of the following addresses the needs of Marines who do not meet the established height
and weight, or body fat percentage standards? - ANS Body Composition Evaluation
Which of the following may be a result of continued non-compliance with body composition
standards and/or a suitable military appearance? - ANS Separation from military service
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MILITARY APPEARANCE PROGRAM.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
Which of the following are responsibilities of a Commanding Officer (CO) or Officer in Charge
(OIC) according to BCMAP policies? - ANS Select and assign, in writing, a Force Fitness
Instructor or Command Physical Training Representative
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 - ANS their body weight and body fat
percentages exceed the maximum or minimum allowable limits
Which of the following may occur if pregnancy, disease, or prescribed medications result in
excessive weight gain? - ANS A temporary medical exemption from the Body Composition
Program or Military Appearance Program
Marine Corps Body Composition Standards Table - ANS List the maximum allowable body
fat percentage for male and female Marines according to age
1
, DoD Height/Weight Standards Table - ANS Lists minimum and maximum weight,
according to height, for male and female service members
DoD Body Composition Standards Table - ANS Used to derive a body fat percentage for
male and female Service members following measurements for height and body circumference
Which articles of clothing are authorized for wear during the weigh ins and body composition
evaluations? - ANS T-shirts, shorts and socks
Which statements are true when measuring a Marines height? - ANS Marines will stand
with their backs and shoulders against the wall and heels flat on the deck
Use a Standard non stretching fiberglass tape measure to measure a Marines height
Marines will stand in a relaxed manner with their arms at their sides
Which statements are true concerning the correct weight measurement procedures? -
ANS Both of the Marines feet must be flat on the scale
The Marines hands should be by their side
Which statements are correct concerning the procedure used to record a Marines weight? -
ANS if the weight fraction is 1/2 pound or less, round down to the nearest pound
if the weight fraction is more than a 1/2 pound, round up
Which of the following addresses the needs of Marines who do not meet the established height
and weight, or body fat percentage standards? - ANS Body Composition Evaluation
Which of the following may be a result of continued non-compliance with body composition
standards and/or a suitable military appearance? - ANS Separation from military service
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