Body Composition Program Military
Appearance Program Exam study guide
questions and answers 2026-2027
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 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? - 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? - answer Separation from military service
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? - answer The Marine will be processed for separation from military service
What is included in a Military Appearance Program assessment? - 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? - answer They are subject to
adverse administrative action
What administrative action may be delayed as a result of a BCMAP assignment? - answer An Officers
promotion
Appearance Program Exam study guide
questions and answers 2026-2027
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 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? - 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? - answer Separation from military service
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? - answer The Marine will be processed for separation from military service
What is included in a Military Appearance Program assessment? - 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? - answer They are subject to
adverse administrative action
What administrative action may be delayed as a result of a BCMAP assignment? - answer An Officers
promotion
