Body Composition Program/ Military Appearance Program

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 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 - Answer- 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? - Answer- A temporary medical exemption from the Body Composition Program or Military Appearance Program Marine Corps Body Composition Standards Table - Answer- List the maximum allowable body fat percentage for male and female Marines according to age 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 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? - 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 Which statements are correct concerning the procedure used to record a Marines weight? - Answer- if the weight fraction is 1/2 pound or less, round down to the nearest pound if th