MCO 6110.3
C461TPS
8 Aug 08
MARINE CORPS ORDER 6110.3 W/CH 1
From: Commandant of the Marine Corps
To: Distribution List
Subj: MARINE CORPS BODY COMPOSITION AND MILITARY APPEARANCE PROGRAM
Ref: (a) MARCORMAN
(b) MCO 6100.13
(c) DODINST 1308.3, “DoD Physical Fitness and Body Fat Program
Procedures,” November 5, 2002
(d) MCO 3500.27B
(e) MCO 5210.11E
(f) MCO P1900.16F
(g) SECNAVINST 1920.6C
(h) NavMed P-117
(i) MCO 5000.12E
(j) BUMEDINST 6320.66E
(k) MCTFSPRIUM
(l) MCO P1400.32D
(m) MCO P1400.31C
(n) MCO P1040.31J
(o) MCO P1326.6D
(p) MCO P1070.12K
(q) MCO P1610.7F
Encl: (1) MCBCMAP Procedural Guidance
(2) MCBCMAP Sequence Chart
(3) DoD Height/Weight Standards Table
(4) DoD Body Composition Standards Table
(5) Body Composition Evaluation Form
(6) Military Appearance Evaluation Form
1. Situation. To provide policy and procedural guidance for implementation
of the Marine Corps Body Composition and Military Appearance Program
(MCBCMAP), per the references.
2. Mission. This Order establishes procedures for the effective management
of the MCBCMAP. Commanders will ensure all Marines comply with the
requirements and standards contained in this Order. Policy and procedural
guidance is contained in the enclosures.
3. Execution
a. Commander’s Intent and Concept of Operations
(1) Commander’s Intent. Every Marine must comply with established
body composition standards and present a suitable military appearance,
regardless of age, grade, gender or duty assignment, as per reference (a).
(2) End State. Combined with the Marine Corps Physical Fitness
Program (MCPFP) contained in reference (b) and in recognition that Marines
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is
unlimited
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8 Aug 08
are warrior athletes, it is essential the Marine Corps develop a
comprehensive program that will enhance Marine wellness, body composition and
military appearance while diminishing other risk factors in order to improve
Marine combat readiness and personal appearance.
(3) Concept of Operations
(a) The MCBCMAP is comprised of two distinct programs that
monitor and evaluate the appearance of Marines while providing assistance
through focused supervision in order to ensure compliance with established
body composition and military appearance standards. Failure to comply with
the policies and standards contained in this Order may result in
administrative action that limits promotion, retention and assignment.
(b) The effectiveness and long-term viability of the MCBCMAP are
dependent upon uniform application and enforcement by commanders and
compliance by all Marines. Commanders and Officers-In-Charge will ensure
Marines comply with the standards established in reference (c) and in
accordance with the contents of this Order. Failure to do so may jeopardize
operational readiness and erode American confidence in the United States
Marine Corps.
b. Subordinate Element Missions
(1) Deputy Commandant for Manpower & Reserve Affairs (DC M&RA)
(a) Ensure promotion, retention, assignment and reporting policies
are consistent with the policies established in this Order.
(b) Provide a system capable to report and record individual
height, weight and body composition data in order to facilitate analysis and
policy modification, as required.
(c) Serve as waiver authority for the Body Composition Program
(BCP).
(2) Commanding General, Training & Education Command (TECOM)
(a) Serve as program sponsor and provide subject matter experts
in order to ensure the currency and relevance of the MCBCMAP.
(b) Manage and monitor MCBCMAP through development,
implementation and interpretation of standards, policies and procedures
consistent with the requirements contained in reference (c).
(3) Inspector General (IG), Headquarters, Marine Corps
(a) Review implementation and management of the MCBCMAP during
command inspections and report findings to the Commandant of the Marine Corps
following conclusion of periodic IG inspections.
(b) Provide an annual assessment of MCBCMAP IG inspection results
to the Commandant of the Marine Corps no later 31 January for the period 1
January through 31 December.
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8 Aug 08
4. Administration and Logistics. Recommendations concerning the contents of
this Order may be forwarded to CMC (C461TPS) via the appropriate chain-of-
command.
5. Command and Signal
a. Command. This Order is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.
b. Signal. This Order is effective the date signed.
James T. Conway
DISTRIBUTION: PCN 10209357500
Copy to: 7000260 (2)
7000144/8145001 (1)
3
, CHANGE 1 TO MARINE CORPS BODY COMPOSITION AND MILITARY APPEARANCE
PROGRAM
Date Signed: 3/25/2009
MARADMIN Active Number: 0190/09
R 251409Z MAR 09
UNCLASSIFIED//
MARADMIN 0190/09
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC CDI//
SUBJ/CHANGE 1 TO MARINE CORPS BODY COMPOSITION AND MILITARY
APPEARANCE PROGRAM//
REF/A/MSGID:MARADMIN 145/09/-//
REF/B/MSGID:MCO 6110.3/-/-//
POC/MCGUIRE B./CIV/UNIT:TECOM/NAME:(703)784-0098/
EMAIL://
NARR/REF A CLARIFIED MCBCPMAP POLICIES//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. REF A PROVIDED CLARIFICATION TO MCBCPMAP. THE
PURPOSE OF THIS MARADMIN IS TO PUBLISH CHANGE 1 TO REF B.
2. THE FOLLOWING CHANGES APPLY TO ENCL (1) OF REF B.
2.A. DELETE CURRENT PARA 4.A. AND REPLACE WITH: ENFORCEMENT OF BCP
AND MAP STANDARDS. MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING OF BCP AND MAP
STANDARDS IS A SHARED INDIVIDUAL MARINE AND COMMAND RESPONSIBILITY.
COMPLIANCE WITH BCP AND APPEARANCE STANDARDS IS CONTINUOUS AND NOT
TIED TO A REPORTING PERIOD OR EVENT.
2.B. DELETE SUBPARAGRAPHS 4.A.(1) AND 4.A.(2).
2.C. IN PARA 4.B.(1), DELETE THE FIRST FIVE SENTENCES AND REPLACE
WITH THE FOLLOWING: IF MARINES DO NOT MEET ESTABLISHED BCP
STANDARDS, THEY WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THEIR DEFICIENCIES AND PROCESSED
FOR BCP ASSIGNMENT. COMMANDERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THE BCP
PROCESSING PERIOD IS COMPLETED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND NOT LONGER
THAN 60 DAYS. DURING THIS PERIOD, AND ANY OTHER TIME A MARINE IS OUT
OF STANDARDS, ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS (RESTRICTED OR WITHHELD/DELAYED
PROMOTIONS, DENIED REENLISTMENT, DENIED SPECIAL SCHOOL/SPECIAL DUTY
ASSIGNMENTS, ETC.) OUTLINED IN PARAGRAPH 5 OF THIS ENCLOSURE APPLY
WHETHER PROCESSING RESULTS IN BCP ASSIGNMENT OR NOT.
2.D. IN PARA 4.B.(2), ADD (OR HER) FOLLOWING THE WORD (HIS) IN THE
FIRST SENTENCE.
2.E. IN PARA 4.B.(2), DELETE (GIVEN THE BENEFITS OF THE INFORMAL
PROGRAM) AND REPLACE WITH (GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO CORRECT
DEFICIENCIES) IN THE THIRD SENTENCE.
2.F. ADD THE FOLLOWING IN PARA 4.C. AS SUBPARAGRAPH (3): AT ANY TIME
IN THE BCP ASSIGNMENT PROCESSING PERIOD, MARINES MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL
WEIGH-INS/BCES CONDUCTED. IF THE MARINE RETURNS TO STANDARD WITHIN
THE BCP ASSIGNMENT PROCESSING PERIOD, THE MARINE WILL NOT BE
ASSIGNED TO BCP. IF THE MARINE IS STILL OUT OF STANDARDS AT THE END
OF THIS PERIOD THE MARINE WILL BE ASSIGNED TO BCP. IF A PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION IS DUE DURING THE PERIOD OF BCP PROCESSING, THE MARINES
HT/WT/BF% DATA WILL BE ACCURATELY REPORTED AND A STATEMENT WILL BE
INCLUDED IN THE REPORT THAT THE MARINE IS BEING EVALUATED FOR
ASSIGNMENT TO BCP. THE MARINE WILL BE PROVIDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO
SUBMIT A STATEMENT REGARDING THIS ADVERSE COMMENT. RENUMBER ALL
SUBSEQUENT SUBPARAGRAPHS.
2.G. ADD PARA 4.G.(1): THE MAP PROCESSING PERIOD INCLUDES THE RIGHT
OF THE MARINE TO APPEAL THE PENDING MAP ASSIGNMENT TO THE NEXT
HIGHER LEVEL COMMANDER IN THE CHAIN OF COMMAND WITHIN FIVE (5)
WORKING DAYS. MAP APPEAL AUTHORITY MAY NOT BE DELEGATED. APPEAL
AUTHORITY WILL BE PROVIDED ACCESS TO ALL RELEVANT MAP INFORMATION
PCN 10209357501
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE; DISTRIBUTION
IS UNLIMITED
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C461TPS
8 Aug 08
MARINE CORPS ORDER 6110.3 W/CH 1
From: Commandant of the Marine Corps
To: Distribution List
Subj: MARINE CORPS BODY COMPOSITION AND MILITARY APPEARANCE PROGRAM
Ref: (a) MARCORMAN
(b) MCO 6100.13
(c) DODINST 1308.3, “DoD Physical Fitness and Body Fat Program
Procedures,” November 5, 2002
(d) MCO 3500.27B
(e) MCO 5210.11E
(f) MCO P1900.16F
(g) SECNAVINST 1920.6C
(h) NavMed P-117
(i) MCO 5000.12E
(j) BUMEDINST 6320.66E
(k) MCTFSPRIUM
(l) MCO P1400.32D
(m) MCO P1400.31C
(n) MCO P1040.31J
(o) MCO P1326.6D
(p) MCO P1070.12K
(q) MCO P1610.7F
Encl: (1) MCBCMAP Procedural Guidance
(2) MCBCMAP Sequence Chart
(3) DoD Height/Weight Standards Table
(4) DoD Body Composition Standards Table
(5) Body Composition Evaluation Form
(6) Military Appearance Evaluation Form
1. Situation. To provide policy and procedural guidance for implementation
of the Marine Corps Body Composition and Military Appearance Program
(MCBCMAP), per the references.
2. Mission. This Order establishes procedures for the effective management
of the MCBCMAP. Commanders will ensure all Marines comply with the
requirements and standards contained in this Order. Policy and procedural
guidance is contained in the enclosures.
3. Execution
a. Commander’s Intent and Concept of Operations
(1) Commander’s Intent. Every Marine must comply with established
body composition standards and present a suitable military appearance,
regardless of age, grade, gender or duty assignment, as per reference (a).
(2) End State. Combined with the Marine Corps Physical Fitness
Program (MCPFP) contained in reference (b) and in recognition that Marines
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is
unlimited
, MCO 6110.3
8 Aug 08
are warrior athletes, it is essential the Marine Corps develop a
comprehensive program that will enhance Marine wellness, body composition and
military appearance while diminishing other risk factors in order to improve
Marine combat readiness and personal appearance.
(3) Concept of Operations
(a) The MCBCMAP is comprised of two distinct programs that
monitor and evaluate the appearance of Marines while providing assistance
through focused supervision in order to ensure compliance with established
body composition and military appearance standards. Failure to comply with
the policies and standards contained in this Order may result in
administrative action that limits promotion, retention and assignment.
(b) The effectiveness and long-term viability of the MCBCMAP are
dependent upon uniform application and enforcement by commanders and
compliance by all Marines. Commanders and Officers-In-Charge will ensure
Marines comply with the standards established in reference (c) and in
accordance with the contents of this Order. Failure to do so may jeopardize
operational readiness and erode American confidence in the United States
Marine Corps.
b. Subordinate Element Missions
(1) Deputy Commandant for Manpower & Reserve Affairs (DC M&RA)
(a) Ensure promotion, retention, assignment and reporting policies
are consistent with the policies established in this Order.
(b) Provide a system capable to report and record individual
height, weight and body composition data in order to facilitate analysis and
policy modification, as required.
(c) Serve as waiver authority for the Body Composition Program
(BCP).
(2) Commanding General, Training & Education Command (TECOM)
(a) Serve as program sponsor and provide subject matter experts
in order to ensure the currency and relevance of the MCBCMAP.
(b) Manage and monitor MCBCMAP through development,
implementation and interpretation of standards, policies and procedures
consistent with the requirements contained in reference (c).
(3) Inspector General (IG), Headquarters, Marine Corps
(a) Review implementation and management of the MCBCMAP during
command inspections and report findings to the Commandant of the Marine Corps
following conclusion of periodic IG inspections.
(b) Provide an annual assessment of MCBCMAP IG inspection results
to the Commandant of the Marine Corps no later 31 January for the period 1
January through 31 December.
2
, MCO 6110.3
8 Aug 08
4. Administration and Logistics. Recommendations concerning the contents of
this Order may be forwarded to CMC (C461TPS) via the appropriate chain-of-
command.
5. Command and Signal
a. Command. This Order is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.
b. Signal. This Order is effective the date signed.
James T. Conway
DISTRIBUTION: PCN 10209357500
Copy to: 7000260 (2)
7000144/8145001 (1)
3
, CHANGE 1 TO MARINE CORPS BODY COMPOSITION AND MILITARY APPEARANCE
PROGRAM
Date Signed: 3/25/2009
MARADMIN Active Number: 0190/09
R 251409Z MAR 09
UNCLASSIFIED//
MARADMIN 0190/09
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC CDI//
SUBJ/CHANGE 1 TO MARINE CORPS BODY COMPOSITION AND MILITARY
APPEARANCE PROGRAM//
REF/A/MSGID:MARADMIN 145/09/-//
REF/B/MSGID:MCO 6110.3/-/-//
POC/MCGUIRE B./CIV/UNIT:TECOM/NAME:(703)784-0098/
EMAIL://
NARR/REF A CLARIFIED MCBCPMAP POLICIES//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. REF A PROVIDED CLARIFICATION TO MCBCPMAP. THE
PURPOSE OF THIS MARADMIN IS TO PUBLISH CHANGE 1 TO REF B.
2. THE FOLLOWING CHANGES APPLY TO ENCL (1) OF REF B.
2.A. DELETE CURRENT PARA 4.A. AND REPLACE WITH: ENFORCEMENT OF BCP
AND MAP STANDARDS. MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING OF BCP AND MAP
STANDARDS IS A SHARED INDIVIDUAL MARINE AND COMMAND RESPONSIBILITY.
COMPLIANCE WITH BCP AND APPEARANCE STANDARDS IS CONTINUOUS AND NOT
TIED TO A REPORTING PERIOD OR EVENT.
2.B. DELETE SUBPARAGRAPHS 4.A.(1) AND 4.A.(2).
2.C. IN PARA 4.B.(1), DELETE THE FIRST FIVE SENTENCES AND REPLACE
WITH THE FOLLOWING: IF MARINES DO NOT MEET ESTABLISHED BCP
STANDARDS, THEY WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THEIR DEFICIENCIES AND PROCESSED
FOR BCP ASSIGNMENT. COMMANDERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THE BCP
PROCESSING PERIOD IS COMPLETED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND NOT LONGER
THAN 60 DAYS. DURING THIS PERIOD, AND ANY OTHER TIME A MARINE IS OUT
OF STANDARDS, ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS (RESTRICTED OR WITHHELD/DELAYED
PROMOTIONS, DENIED REENLISTMENT, DENIED SPECIAL SCHOOL/SPECIAL DUTY
ASSIGNMENTS, ETC.) OUTLINED IN PARAGRAPH 5 OF THIS ENCLOSURE APPLY
WHETHER PROCESSING RESULTS IN BCP ASSIGNMENT OR NOT.
2.D. IN PARA 4.B.(2), ADD (OR HER) FOLLOWING THE WORD (HIS) IN THE
FIRST SENTENCE.
2.E. IN PARA 4.B.(2), DELETE (GIVEN THE BENEFITS OF THE INFORMAL
PROGRAM) AND REPLACE WITH (GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO CORRECT
DEFICIENCIES) IN THE THIRD SENTENCE.
2.F. ADD THE FOLLOWING IN PARA 4.C. AS SUBPARAGRAPH (3): AT ANY TIME
IN THE BCP ASSIGNMENT PROCESSING PERIOD, MARINES MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL
WEIGH-INS/BCES CONDUCTED. IF THE MARINE RETURNS TO STANDARD WITHIN
THE BCP ASSIGNMENT PROCESSING PERIOD, THE MARINE WILL NOT BE
ASSIGNED TO BCP. IF THE MARINE IS STILL OUT OF STANDARDS AT THE END
OF THIS PERIOD THE MARINE WILL BE ASSIGNED TO BCP. IF A PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION IS DUE DURING THE PERIOD OF BCP PROCESSING, THE MARINES
HT/WT/BF% DATA WILL BE ACCURATELY REPORTED AND A STATEMENT WILL BE
INCLUDED IN THE REPORT THAT THE MARINE IS BEING EVALUATED FOR
ASSIGNMENT TO BCP. THE MARINE WILL BE PROVIDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO
SUBMIT A STATEMENT REGARDING THIS ADVERSE COMMENT. RENUMBER ALL
SUBSEQUENT SUBPARAGRAPHS.
2.G. ADD PARA 4.G.(1): THE MAP PROCESSING PERIOD INCLUDES THE RIGHT
OF THE MARINE TO APPEAL THE PENDING MAP ASSIGNMENT TO THE NEXT
HIGHER LEVEL COMMANDER IN THE CHAIN OF COMMAND WITHIN FIVE (5)
WORKING DAYS. MAP APPEAL AUTHORITY MAY NOT BE DELEGATED. APPEAL
AUTHORITY WILL BE PROVIDED ACCESS TO ALL RELEVANT MAP INFORMATION
PCN 10209357501
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE; DISTRIBUTION
IS UNLIMITED
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