How to Fill Out and Submit the USMC BCP Evaluation Form (NAVMC-11621)

To fill out the USMC BCP evaluation form (NAVMC 11621), record the Marine’s identifying data and circumference measurements in the top block, have a qualified medical officer complete the middle section screening for weight-related conditions, and route the form to the unit commander for a decision on Body Composition Program assignment or a temporary medical extension. The fillable PDF is available on the Marine Corps fitness website at fitness.marines.mil, and once signed the form is entered into MCTIMS and uploaded to the Marine’s Official Military Personnel File.¹

When the Form Is Required

You only complete a NAVMC 11621 after a Marine exceeds the waist-to-height ratio standard during a semi-annual screening. Effective January 1, 2026, the Marine Corps replaced its old height-and-weight tables with a WHtR standard of below 0.52, regardless of sex, calculated by dividing waist measurement by height. Weight is still recorded during weigh-ins for data collection but no longer drives body composition determinations, and under the 2026 guidance weight alone cannot place a Marine on BCP.²³

The full table of maximum waist measurements for every height from 53 to 84 inches is published in MARADMIN 066/26. A 70-inch Marine, for example, has a maximum waist measurement of 36 inches. A Marine over their maximum waist gets the NAVMC 11621.²

Respondent Information at the Top of the Form

The top block collects the Marine’s full name, date of birth, EDIPI (the number on the CAC), current rank, and assigned unit. Pull these from the Marine’s military ID or their Marine Corps Total Force System record. A single transposed digit on the EDIPI can cause processing errors later, so verify each field before moving on.¹

Recording Body Composition Measurements

A trained measurer conducts a circumference-based tape test to estimate body fat percentage. Two methods are authorized: the traditional multi-site tape test and bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) using a Training and Education Command-fielded InBody 770 machine. If the unit has an approved BIA device, the Marine may choose which method to use first. A Marine who exceeds the standard on the initial method must be evaluated using the alternative method before any BCP assignment can happen.⁴

Tape Test Rules

Use a non-stretchable tape. Every site is measured twice. If the two readings differ by more than one inch, take a third measurement and average the two closest values.

Rounding is not uniform. Neck measurements round up to the nearest half-inch. Waist and hip measurements round down to the nearest half-inch. A half-inch mistake can push a body fat calculation across the pass/fail line, so apply the correct rule at each site.¹

For male Marines, record the neck and the waist at the navel. For female Marines, record the neck, the narrowest part of the natural waist, and the widest part of the hips. These figures feed the circumference-based body fat formula printed on the form.¹

BIA Scans

Only InBody 770 machines procured and fielded by the Training and Education Command are approved for official scans. Personal or commercial devices do not count. A Marine who fails the tape test must receive a BIA scan within seven calendar days, and a Marine cannot be assigned to BCP after failing the tape test until the BIA scan has been completed. Units upload the BIA results sheet to a separate calendar event and scoresheet in MCTIMS.⁴

Performance-Based Allowances

Check the Marine’s PFT and CFT scores before finalizing the body fat determination. Marines who score 285 or higher on both tests are allowed up to 26 percent body fat for males and 36 percent for females. A score of 250 or higher on both tests adds one percent above the baseline maximum. A Marine who looks over the line on tape may pass once fitness scores are applied.³

Medical Officer Evaluation

The middle section requires a qualified medical officer (a civilian or military MD or DO) to examine the Marine and determine whether excess body fat is linked to a medical cause. The form lists three scenarios the provider evaluates:

A newly diagnosed condition known to cause weight gain, with the date of diagnosis recorded.
A previously diagnosed weight-related condition that has worsened within the past six months, with the date of change noted.
An increased dosage of a medication known to cause weight gain, prescribed within the past six months, with the date of change noted.

If any of these apply, the medical officer documents the finding and the commander may grant a temporary medical extension rather than a formal BCP assignment. The provider signs, prints their name, and dates the section. Without a completed medical evaluation, the form cannot move to command action.¹

Medical extensions are limited. If a Marine makes two consecutive requests for the same condition within twelve months, or three requests for any condition within four years, the provider must refer the Marine to a Medical Evaluation Board.⁵

Unit Commander’s Decision

The commanding officer reviews the measurement data and the medical findings, then makes one of two decisions on the form: formally assign the Marine to the Body Composition Program, or grant a temporary medical extension based on the provider’s findings.¹

If the decision is BCP assignment, the form’s monthly objectives block (Month 1 through Month 6) is filled in for a six-month remediation period. Monthly weight and body fat reduction goals are not a fixed number across the Corps. A medical provider sets individualized targets based on the Marine’s starting point and health profile. The Marine acknowledges on the form that participation in the unit’s Remedial Physical Conditioning Program is mandatory for the full six months.¹

The commander signs and dates the form to certify that the evaluation followed the requirements of MCO 6110.3A. That signature is the official command decision and starts the clock on the remediation timeline.

What the Marine Acknowledges by Signing

The signature block spells out the consequences the Marine accepts on BCP assignment. Promotion eligibility freezes immediately. The Marine may be denied retention or reenlistment for the duration of BCP assignment. Special duty and school assignments are unavailable while a Marine is out of standards. If a Marine fails to meet standards after the first six-month assignment, the form’s final assessment section documents whether the outcome is an extension, a second assignment, or immediate processing for administrative separation, along with a 6105 counseling entry in the service record book.¹⁵

Submitting the Completed Form

Once the commander signs the NAVMC 11621, the completed form goes to the unit S-3 operations section or the Command Physical Training Representative (CPTR) for processing. These officials enter the evaluation results into MCTIMS, the Marine Corps Training Information Management System. As of 2026, MCTIMS is not yet built to accept waist measurements directly, so training sections locally document the data and upload it to a calendar event within the system.⁶³

The physical form is then scanned and uploaded into the Marine’s Official Military Personnel File through the Automated Record Management System (ARMS), creating a permanent historical record of the evaluation. Marines can confirm that processing was completed by checking their Basic Individual Record or the personal data section of their electronic service records. Missing or delayed paperwork can stall promotions or reenlistment packages, so verify the upload rather than assume it happened.⁶

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United States Marine Corps. NAVMC 11621 – BCP Evaluation Form
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United States Marine Corps. Change 1 to the Advance Notification of Changes to the Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test and Body Composition Evaluation Process
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USMC Fitness. Body Composition Program Standards
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United States Marine Corps. Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis
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United States Marine Corps. Marine Corps Body Composition and Military Appearance Program
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Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. BNO 6100.2B – Body Composition and Military Appearance Program