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BODY COMPOSITION PROGRAM/
MILITARY APPEARANCE PROGRAM 2026
UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH
CORRECT 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
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 - correct
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? -
correct answer- A temporary medical exemption from the Body
Composition Program or Military Appearance Program
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Marine Corps Body Composition Standards Table - correct
answer- List the maximum allowable body fat percentage for
male and female Marines according to age
DoD Height/Weight Standards Table - correct answer- Lists
minimum and maximum weight, according to height, for male
and female service members
DoD Body Composition Standards Table - correct 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? - 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
BODY COMPOSITION PROGRAM/
MILITARY APPEARANCE PROGRAM 2026
UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH
CORRECT 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
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 - correct
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? -
correct answer- A temporary medical exemption from the Body
Composition Program or Military Appearance Program
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Marine Corps Body Composition Standards Table - correct
answer- List the maximum allowable body fat percentage for
male and female Marines according to age
DoD Height/Weight Standards Table - correct answer- Lists
minimum and maximum weight, according to height, for male
and female service members
DoD Body Composition Standards Table - correct 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? - 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
