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Body Composition Program/ Military Appearance Program QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Question 1: Which of the following are responsibilities of a
Commanding Officer (CO) or Officer in Charge (OIC) according to BCMAP policies?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
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
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Question 2: Marines have NOT met the BCMAP standards
when
CORRECT ANSWER : their body weight and body fat
percentages exceed the maximum or minimum allowable limits
Question 3: 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
Question 4: Marine Corps Body Composition Standards Table
List the maximum allowable body fat percentage for male and female Marines according to age
CORRECT ANSWER : Marine Corps Body Composition
Standards Table
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Question 5: DoD Height/Weight Standards Table
Lists minimum and maximum weight, according to height, for male and female service members
CORRECT ANSWER : DoD Height/Weight Standards Table
Question 6: DoD Body Composition Standards Table
Used to derive a body fat percentage for male and female Service members following measurements for height and body circumference
CORRECT ANSWER : DoD Body Composition Standards
Table
Question 7: Which articles of clothing are authorized for wear
during the weigh ins and body composition evaluations?
CORRECT ANSWER : T-shirts, shorts and socks
Question 8: Which statements are true when measuring a
Marines height?
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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
Question 9: Which statements are true concerning the correct
weight measurement procedures?
CORRECT ANSWER: Both of the Marines feet must be flat on
the scale The Marines hands should be by their side
Question 10: Which statements are correct concerning the
procedure used to record a Marines weight?
CORRECT 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