BODY COMPOSITION PROGRAM STUDY
SHEET 2026 UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ Marine Corps Body Composition Standards Table.
Answer: List the maximum allowable body fat percentage for male
and female Marines according to age
◉ What document provides USMC guidance for body composition?.
Answer: MCO 6110.3A
◉ Who is responsible for conducting accurate height and weight
measurements?.
Answer: FFI and/or CPTR
◉ Who is PERMITTED to perform height, weight, and BCE's?.
Answer: FFI, CPTR, or designated evaluator(s)
◉ DoD Height/Weight Standards Table.
Answer: Lists minimum and maximum weight, according to height,
for male and female service members
, ◉ DoD Body Composition Standards Table.
Answer: Used to get a body fat percentage for male and female
Service members following measurements for height and body
circumference
◉ Marine Corps Body Composition Standards Table.
Answer: List the maximum allowable body fat percentage for male
and female Marines according to age
◉ Which articles of clothing are authorized for wear during the
weigh ins and body composition evaluations?.
Answer: T-shirts, shorts, and socks
◉ Which statements are true when measuring a Marines height?.
Answer: 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?.
Answer: Both of the Marines feet must be flat on the scale
The Marines hands should be by their side
SHEET 2026 UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ Marine Corps Body Composition Standards Table.
Answer: List the maximum allowable body fat percentage for male
and female Marines according to age
◉ What document provides USMC guidance for body composition?.
Answer: MCO 6110.3A
◉ Who is responsible for conducting accurate height and weight
measurements?.
Answer: FFI and/or CPTR
◉ Who is PERMITTED to perform height, weight, and BCE's?.
Answer: FFI, CPTR, or designated evaluator(s)
◉ DoD Height/Weight Standards Table.
Answer: Lists minimum and maximum weight, according to height,
for male and female service members
, ◉ DoD Body Composition Standards Table.
Answer: Used to get a body fat percentage for male and female
Service members following measurements for height and body
circumference
◉ Marine Corps Body Composition Standards Table.
Answer: List the maximum allowable body fat percentage for male
and female Marines according to age
◉ Which articles of clothing are authorized for wear during the
weigh ins and body composition evaluations?.
Answer: T-shirts, shorts, and socks
◉ Which statements are true when measuring a Marines height?.
Answer: 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?.
Answer: Both of the Marines feet must be flat on the scale
The Marines hands should be by their side
