Body Composition Military
Appearance Program Monitor
Certification Course exam
questions answered correctly
Medical Exemptions - Light or Limited Duty -
ANSWERS>>>>>Marines who are assigned light or limited
duty or have pending medical or physical evaluation
screenings are required to comply with BCMAP standards
and may be evaluated for BCP or MAP assignment.
Medical Exemptions - Medical Evaluations -
ANSWERS>>>>>Marines not in compliance with BCMAP
standards require a medical evaluation by an authorized
medical provider prior to BCP or MAP formal assignment.
Medical Exemptions - Underlying Medical Condition or
Disease - ANSWERS>>>>>Marines who suspect that their
weight gain is due to an underlying medical condition
will be evaluated by an authorized medical provider as
shown in the MCBCMAP Sequence Chart. Based on the
results of the evaluation, a temporary medical
exemption may be recommended; however, the inability to
exercise is not a valid reason for a temporary medical
exemption.
Medical Exemptions - Newly Diagnosed or Worsening
Medical Condition or Therapy. - ANSWERS>>>>>A BCBEMP
will provide recommendations if a Marine exceeds the
established body composition standards due to a medical
condition or therapy. The condition or therapy may be
newly diagnosed, worsened in severity, or an increase
in dosage which is known to result in weight gain.
Body Comp References - Overview - ANSWERS>>>>>MCO
6110.3A w/CH-1 provides command guidance for conducting
,the Marine Corps Body Composition and Military
Appearance Program. The MCO specifies the weigh-in is a
calendar year semi-annual requirement for all active
duty Marines, regardless of age, grade, gender, or duty
assignment.
As a Force Fitness Instructor (FFI) or Command Physical
Training Representative (CPTR), you are responsible for
conducting accurate height measurement and weigh-in
events. Each Marine's results are compared to the DoD
Height/Weight Standards to determine if they are in
compliance with MCBCMAP standards.
If a Marine is not in compliance with weight standards,
a body composition evaluation (BCE) is performed. The
BCE is a 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.
BCMAP Tables - DoD Height/Weight Standards -
ANSWERS>>>>>This table lists the minimum and maximum
weight, according to height, for male and female
service members.
BCMAP Tables - DoD Body Composition Standards -
ANSWERS>>>>>This table lists the body fat percentages
according to circumference values and height. Male and
female service members use different measurements to
calculate the circumference value.
BCMAP Tables - Marine Corps Body Composition Standards
- ANSWERS>>>>>This table list the allowable body fat
percentages according to age, for male and female
Marines.
Authorized Uniform - ANSWERS>>>>>There are uniform
regulations when measuring a Marine for weigh-ins and
,BCEs. The Marine must wear the following green-on-green
uniform:
- T Shirt
- Shorts
- Socks
Marines are not allowed to wear shoes or clothing items
that will add weight, or interfere with an evaluator's
ability to perform required body measurements
accurately.
Measurement Equipment - ANSWERS>>>>>There are also
equipment regulations when measuring a Marine for
weigh-ins and BCEs.
Height Equipment Options:
- Standard, non-stretching fiberglass tape measure (no
cloth or steel)
-- 1/4 - 5/8 in. wide
-- Affixed to a vertical surface
- Wall-mounted or self-standing stadiometer
Weight Equipment Options:
- Calibrated Digital Scale
- Calibrated Balance Beam Scale
Circumference equipment options:
- Self-tensioning taping device, digital
- Self-tensioning taping device, non-digital
, MCBCMAP Sequence Chart - ANSWERS>>>>>The MCBCMAP
Sequence Chart in MCO 6110.3A w/CH-1 Enclosure (2)
presents the order in which evaluations must be
performed. As displayed in the chart, a series of
actions occur when a Marine's weight does not meet the
standards. Notice that the furthest points on these
paths may lead to some very serious consequences:
- The Marine is not recommended for promotion
- The Marine is not recommended for re-enlistment
- The Marine is discharged
Only an FFI, CPTR, or designated evaluator(s) is
permitted to perform height, weight, and BCE's. As a
monitor, you must become an expert at performing
accurate, consistent measurements for all Marines.
Height Measurement Overview - ANSWERS>>>>>The Marine
Corps BCMAP establishes, evaluates, and enforces
compliance with optimal weight and body composition
standards and a suitable military appearance, with
respect to height. Before you measure a Marine's
height, you must first calibrate the equipment. When
using a standard, non-stretching fiberglass tape
measure affixed to a vertical surface, use a separate
yardstick or metal ruler to ensure the tape measure has
not contracted or become stretched. When using a
stadiometer, ensure it does not show evidence of
damage.
Commanders & OIC's ensure Marines comply wiht the
standards in MCO 6110.3A w/CH-1. They are responsible
for following: - ANSWERS>>>>>- Enforcing compliance
with weight and body composition standards, and a
suitable military appearance if they possess special
courts-martial convening authority.
- Ensuring Marines receive a medical evaluation from an
authorized medical provider prior to BCP or MAP
assignment.
Appearance Program Monitor
Certification Course exam
questions answered correctly
Medical Exemptions - Light or Limited Duty -
ANSWERS>>>>>Marines who are assigned light or limited
duty or have pending medical or physical evaluation
screenings are required to comply with BCMAP standards
and may be evaluated for BCP or MAP assignment.
Medical Exemptions - Medical Evaluations -
ANSWERS>>>>>Marines not in compliance with BCMAP
standards require a medical evaluation by an authorized
medical provider prior to BCP or MAP formal assignment.
Medical Exemptions - Underlying Medical Condition or
Disease - ANSWERS>>>>>Marines who suspect that their
weight gain is due to an underlying medical condition
will be evaluated by an authorized medical provider as
shown in the MCBCMAP Sequence Chart. Based on the
results of the evaluation, a temporary medical
exemption may be recommended; however, the inability to
exercise is not a valid reason for a temporary medical
exemption.
Medical Exemptions - Newly Diagnosed or Worsening
Medical Condition or Therapy. - ANSWERS>>>>>A BCBEMP
will provide recommendations if a Marine exceeds the
established body composition standards due to a medical
condition or therapy. The condition or therapy may be
newly diagnosed, worsened in severity, or an increase
in dosage which is known to result in weight gain.
Body Comp References - Overview - ANSWERS>>>>>MCO
6110.3A w/CH-1 provides command guidance for conducting
,the Marine Corps Body Composition and Military
Appearance Program. The MCO specifies the weigh-in is a
calendar year semi-annual requirement for all active
duty Marines, regardless of age, grade, gender, or duty
assignment.
As a Force Fitness Instructor (FFI) or Command Physical
Training Representative (CPTR), you are responsible for
conducting accurate height measurement and weigh-in
events. Each Marine's results are compared to the DoD
Height/Weight Standards to determine if they are in
compliance with MCBCMAP standards.
If a Marine is not in compliance with weight standards,
a body composition evaluation (BCE) is performed. The
BCE is a 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.
BCMAP Tables - DoD Height/Weight Standards -
ANSWERS>>>>>This table lists the minimum and maximum
weight, according to height, for male and female
service members.
BCMAP Tables - DoD Body Composition Standards -
ANSWERS>>>>>This table lists the body fat percentages
according to circumference values and height. Male and
female service members use different measurements to
calculate the circumference value.
BCMAP Tables - Marine Corps Body Composition Standards
- ANSWERS>>>>>This table list the allowable body fat
percentages according to age, for male and female
Marines.
Authorized Uniform - ANSWERS>>>>>There are uniform
regulations when measuring a Marine for weigh-ins and
,BCEs. The Marine must wear the following green-on-green
uniform:
- T Shirt
- Shorts
- Socks
Marines are not allowed to wear shoes or clothing items
that will add weight, or interfere with an evaluator's
ability to perform required body measurements
accurately.
Measurement Equipment - ANSWERS>>>>>There are also
equipment regulations when measuring a Marine for
weigh-ins and BCEs.
Height Equipment Options:
- Standard, non-stretching fiberglass tape measure (no
cloth or steel)
-- 1/4 - 5/8 in. wide
-- Affixed to a vertical surface
- Wall-mounted or self-standing stadiometer
Weight Equipment Options:
- Calibrated Digital Scale
- Calibrated Balance Beam Scale
Circumference equipment options:
- Self-tensioning taping device, digital
- Self-tensioning taping device, non-digital
, MCBCMAP Sequence Chart - ANSWERS>>>>>The MCBCMAP
Sequence Chart in MCO 6110.3A w/CH-1 Enclosure (2)
presents the order in which evaluations must be
performed. As displayed in the chart, a series of
actions occur when a Marine's weight does not meet the
standards. Notice that the furthest points on these
paths may lead to some very serious consequences:
- The Marine is not recommended for promotion
- The Marine is not recommended for re-enlistment
- The Marine is discharged
Only an FFI, CPTR, or designated evaluator(s) is
permitted to perform height, weight, and BCE's. As a
monitor, you must become an expert at performing
accurate, consistent measurements for all Marines.
Height Measurement Overview - ANSWERS>>>>>The Marine
Corps BCMAP establishes, evaluates, and enforces
compliance with optimal weight and body composition
standards and a suitable military appearance, with
respect to height. Before you measure a Marine's
height, you must first calibrate the equipment. When
using a standard, non-stretching fiberglass tape
measure affixed to a vertical surface, use a separate
yardstick or metal ruler to ensure the tape measure has
not contracted or become stretched. When using a
stadiometer, ensure it does not show evidence of
damage.
Commanders & OIC's ensure Marines comply wiht the
standards in MCO 6110.3A w/CH-1. They are responsible
for following: - ANSWERS>>>>>- Enforcing compliance
with weight and body composition standards, and a
suitable military appearance if they possess special
courts-martial convening authority.
- Ensuring Marines receive a medical evaluation from an
authorized medical provider prior to BCP or MAP
assignment.
