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Commander's intent - ANS-"every marine must comply with established body standards
and present a suitable military appearance, regardless of age, grade, gender, or duty
assignment"
Body composition program - ANS-ensuring that marines are at the proper weight, height
and body mass ratio
Military appearance program - ANS-ensuring marines represent the marine corps
leadership principle of setting the example
Commander's and OICs are in charge of - ANS-1. enforcing compliance w/ weight and
body composition standards and a suitable military appearance if they possess special
courts martial convening authority
2. ensuring marines receive a medical evaluation from an authorized medical provider
prior to VCP or MAP assignment
3. consideration of recommendations for temporary medical exemptions
4. selecting and assigning an FFI and/or CPTR, in writing
(MCO 6110.13A w/ CH-1)
FFI and CPTR responsibilities - ANS-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
5 requirements that govern BCMAP assessments - ANS-1. purpose
2. scope
3. frequency of weigh ins
4. assessment sequence
5. standards
Purpose of BCMAP - ANS--establishes, evaluates, and enforces compliance with
, optimal weight and body composition standards and a suitable military appearance
-essential to the preservation of good order and discipline and necessary for the
maintenance of combat readiness marine corps wide
Scope of BCMAP - ANS--all marines will be periodically evaluated for weight and
military appearance in accordance with the established frequency and sequence
*weigh ins can occur the same day as CFT/PFT
*CO can order weigh ins for entire unit or indiv.
*inspector general and commanding generals can also call for weigh ins while
conducting unannounced inspections
Frequency of weigh ins - ANS-at a minimum they are conducted semi-annually for every
active duty and activated reservists
* reserve weigh ins are conducted annually
Medical exemptions - ANS--a marine cannot be formally assigned to the BCP or MAP
prior to receiving a medical evaluation
-all temporary medical exemptions require the endorsement of a board certified or board
eligible military physician (BCBEMP)
Body composition evaluation (BCE) - ANS--structured program that addresses the
needs of marines who do not meet the established height and weight standards,
present an unsuitable military appearance due to improper weight distribution, or both
Height equipment - ANS--standard non-stretching fiberglass tape measure (1/4 -5/8
wide and affixed to a vertical surface)
-wall mounted or self standing stadiometer
Weight equipment - ANS--calibrated digital scale
-calibrated balance beam scale
Circumference equipment - ANS--self tensioning taping device, digital
-self tensioning taping device, non-digital
Serious consequences of being on BCP/MAP - ANS--not recommended for promotion
-not recommended for re-enlistment
-marine is discharged
Height measurement procedure - ANS-1. ensure marine is not wearing footwear
Answers 2024
Commander's intent - ANS-"every marine must comply with established body standards
and present a suitable military appearance, regardless of age, grade, gender, or duty
assignment"
Body composition program - ANS-ensuring that marines are at the proper weight, height
and body mass ratio
Military appearance program - ANS-ensuring marines represent the marine corps
leadership principle of setting the example
Commander's and OICs are in charge of - ANS-1. enforcing compliance w/ weight and
body composition standards and a suitable military appearance if they possess special
courts martial convening authority
2. ensuring marines receive a medical evaluation from an authorized medical provider
prior to VCP or MAP assignment
3. consideration of recommendations for temporary medical exemptions
4. selecting and assigning an FFI and/or CPTR, in writing
(MCO 6110.13A w/ CH-1)
FFI and CPTR responsibilities - ANS-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
5 requirements that govern BCMAP assessments - ANS-1. purpose
2. scope
3. frequency of weigh ins
4. assessment sequence
5. standards
Purpose of BCMAP - ANS--establishes, evaluates, and enforces compliance with
, optimal weight and body composition standards and a suitable military appearance
-essential to the preservation of good order and discipline and necessary for the
maintenance of combat readiness marine corps wide
Scope of BCMAP - ANS--all marines will be periodically evaluated for weight and
military appearance in accordance with the established frequency and sequence
*weigh ins can occur the same day as CFT/PFT
*CO can order weigh ins for entire unit or indiv.
*inspector general and commanding generals can also call for weigh ins while
conducting unannounced inspections
Frequency of weigh ins - ANS-at a minimum they are conducted semi-annually for every
active duty and activated reservists
* reserve weigh ins are conducted annually
Medical exemptions - ANS--a marine cannot be formally assigned to the BCP or MAP
prior to receiving a medical evaluation
-all temporary medical exemptions require the endorsement of a board certified or board
eligible military physician (BCBEMP)
Body composition evaluation (BCE) - ANS--structured program that addresses the
needs of marines who do not meet the established height and weight standards,
present an unsuitable military appearance due to improper weight distribution, or both
Height equipment - ANS--standard non-stretching fiberglass tape measure (1/4 -5/8
wide and affixed to a vertical surface)
-wall mounted or self standing stadiometer
Weight equipment - ANS--calibrated digital scale
-calibrated balance beam scale
Circumference equipment - ANS--self tensioning taping device, digital
-self tensioning taping device, non-digital
Serious consequences of being on BCP/MAP - ANS--not recommended for promotion
-not recommended for re-enlistment
-marine is discharged
Height measurement procedure - ANS-1. ensure marine is not wearing footwear
