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USMC Body Composition and Military Appearance Program: Q&A Guide, Exams of Nursing

Chamberlain College of NursingNursing

A comprehensive overview of the body composition program (bcmap) and military appearance program within the us marine corps. It covers key responsibilities, standards, and procedures related to weight and body fat management. Questions and correct answers, making it a valuable resource for marines and officers involved in administering or participating in these programs. It addresses various scenarios, such as medical exemptions, pregnancy, injuries, and non-compliance, offering clear guidance on how to handle each situation according to usmc policies. Useful for understanding the bcmap and map requirements, ensuring compliance, and maintaining military standards.

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Body Composition Program/ Military Appearance
Program – Questions With Solutions
Which of the following are responsibilities of a Commanding Officer
(CO) or Officer in Charge (OIC) according to BCMAP policies? Correct
Answer - -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 Answer
- their body weight and body fat percentages exceed the maximum
or minimum allowable limits
FFI and CPTR responsibilities Correct Answer - 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
BCMAP Purpose Correct Answer - establishes, evaluates, and
enforces compliance with optimal weight and body composition
standards.
BCMAP Scope Correct Answer - -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 Answer - Inspector General and
Commanding General
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Body Composition Program/ Military Appearance

Program – Questions With Solutions

Which of the following are responsibilities of a Commanding Officer (CO) or Officer in Charge (OIC) according to BCMAP policies? Correct Answer - -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 Answer

  • their body weight and body fat percentages exceed the maximum or minimum allowable limits FFI and CPTR responsibilities Correct Answer - 1. thoroughly review all DoD and USMC BCMAP policies
  1. Develop, implement, manage, and supervise BCP and MAP
  2. 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 BCMAP Purpose Correct Answer - establishes, evaluates, and enforces compliance with optimal weight and body composition standards. BCMAP Scope Correct Answer - -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 Answer - Inspector General and Commanding General

What should COs and OICs do for Marines bellow the weight standard? Correct Answer - same level of assistance as overweight Marines BCMAP responsibilities Correct Answer - -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 Answer - -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 Answer - 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 Answer - 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 Answer - 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 Answer - -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

Which articles of clothing are authorized for wear during the weigh ins and body composition evaluations? Correct Answer - T-shirts, shorts, and socks Which statements are true when measuring a Marines height? Correct 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? Correct Answer - Both of the Marines feet must be flat on the scale The Marines hands should be by their side Height equipment options (3): Correct Answer - -standard non- stretching fiberglass tape measure -wall-mounted or self-standing stadiometer -right angle level Weight equipment options (2): Correct Answer - -calibrated digital scale -calibrated balance beam scale Circumference equipment options: Correct Answer - -self tensioning taping device, digital -self tensioning taping device, non-digital Which statements are correct concerning the procedure used to record a Marines weight? Correct Answer - if the weight fraction is 1/ 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? Correct Answer - 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? Correct Answer - -Separation from military service -Marine is not recommended for promotion -Marine is not recommended for renlistment Which of the following will occur if a Marine has demonstrated an unwillingness to comply with a Marine Corps body composition standards by the end of the six month assignment or subsequent extension? Correct Answer - The Marine will be processed for separation from military service What is included in a Military Appearance Program assessment? Correct Answer - A body composition evaluation (BCE) All relevant MAP documents A commander or OIC Summer Service C uniform inspection What happens to Marines who fail the Military Appearance Program? Correct Answer - They are subject to adverse administrative action What administrative action may be delayed as a result of a BCMAP assignment? Correct Answer - An Officers promotion What section of the BCP Evaluation Form should the Force Fitness Instructor or Command Physical Training Representative complete first? Correct Answer - Respondent Information What is the minimum weight for male Marine Sanchez who is 71 inches tall and the maximum weight for the female marine Spry who is 59 inches tall? Correct Answer - Sanchez 136 Spry 124??

How should the tape measure be placed to measure the circumference of the neck of a male Marine? Correct Answer - Flush with the bottom of the larynx Which of the following describes the correct techniques for conducting circumference measurements for female Marines? Correct Answer - Hip measurements are taken at the widest portion of the buttocks Neck measurements are rounded up to the nearest 1/2 inch Waist measurements are taken at the thinnest portion of the abdomen Which of the following does a Commanding Officer or Officer in Charge use to determine whether or not to assign Marine to the Body Composition Program? Correct Answer - The Marines medical evaluation results The Body Composition Evaluation assessment Which statements are true concerning BCMAP policies and procedures? Correct Answer - Marines are evaluated and adjudicated following the process indicated in the BCMAP sequence Chart found in MCO 6110.3a w/CH 1 Marines face adverse and administrative actions if they fail to maintain body composition standards Weigh ins may be performed as a part of Physical Fitness Test and Combat Fitness Test events What is the first step in the Body Composition Program assignment process? Correct Answer - Commander assigns the non compliant Marine to a body composition evaluation Which of the following are included in a Body Composition Program assignment? Correct Answer - A Body Composition Program assignment decision A medical doctors initial evaluation and findings A final Body Composition Program assessment A body composition evaluation

When can a Marine be removed during their second Body Composition Program assignment? Correct Answer - At any time during the six month assignment when body composition standards are met A commander will extend a Marines participation in the MAP until which of the following occur? Correct Answer - Compliance with military appearance is achieved Body Composition Program assignment Which section of the BCP evaluation form should NOT be completed by the Force Fitness Instructor or Command Physical Training Representative? Correct Answer - BCP determination Medical Doctors initial Evaluation and Findings BCP Monthly Objectives Where is the information annotated on the USMC fitness Report That the Force Fitness Instructor or Command Physical Training Representative is required to provide? Correct Answer - Section A.8, elements D, E and F How do you record a Marine's height to the nearest inch? Correct Answer - less than 1/2 an inch = round down equal to or more than an inch = round up How do you record a Marine's weight to the nearest inch? Correct Answer - .5lb or more = round down more than .5lb = round up What PFT and CFT score does a Marines need in order to be exempt from body fat limits? Correct Answer - 285 or higher True/False is the shirt lifted when measuring the circumference? Correct Answer - True

medical evaluation (FFI or CPTR tells CO or OIC if medical evaluation is required based on BCE results), conduct a medical evaluation (Marines is evaluated by medical and Board certified Physician endorses temp exemption), Make a BCP assignment decision (CO or OIC formally assigns Marine to BCP), Provide Resources (FFI or CPTR gives diet, fitness, and lifestyle support resources), Complete final BCP assignment (FFI or CPTR does final BCP assessment and send to CO/OIC), and Complete documentation (FFI or CPTR completes and retains BCE doc). Identify the processes for BCP extension, subsequent assignment, and removal Correct Answer - Identify MAP assessment, assignment, and appeal Correct Answer - Identify the processes for MAP extension, removal, and failure Correct Answer - Identify BCMAP administrative actions Correct Answer -