R 051437Z DEC 24
MARADMIN 586/24
MSGID/GENADMIN/CG TECOM QUANTICO VA//
SUBJ/SEQUENCE TWO FIELDING OF BIOELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE ANALYSIS
DEVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE MARINE CORPS BODY COMPOSITION AND
MILITARY APPEARANCE PROGRAM//
REF/A/DOC/CMC/14DEC22//
REF/B/DOC/CMC/22DEC23//
REF/C/DOC/CMC/23FEB21//
REF/D/DOC/CMC/22AUG22//
REF/E/DOC/CMC/31MAY23//
AMPN/REF A MARADMIN 652/22 FIELDING OF BIOELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE
ANALYSIS DEVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE MARINE CORPS BODY COMPOSITION AND
MILITARY APPEARANCE PROGRAM. REF B IS MARINE CORPS BULLETIN 6110
MARINE CORPS BODY COMPOSITION AND MILITARY APPEARANCE PROGRAM.
REF C IS MARINE CORPS ORDER 6110.3A WITH CHANGE 3 MARINE CORPS BODY
COMPOSITION AND MILITARY APPEARANCE PROGRAM. REF D IS MARADMIN
423/22 FORTHCOMING CHANGES TO THE BODY COMPOSITION PROGRAM. REF E
IS MARADMIN 277/23 BIOELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE ANALYSIS DEVICE INITIAL
FIELDING SURVEY//
POC/Z. A. STILLER/CAPT/TECOM HUMAN PERFORMANCE BRANCH/QUANTICO/
EMAIL: ZACHARY.A.STILLER@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. The purpose of this MARADMIN is to announce the
second sequence of bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) device
fielding. Reference (a) was the first BIA device fielding.
2. Reference (b) announced that effective 1 January 2023,
Commanders will not formally assign Marines to the body composition
program (BCP) or separate Marines for BCP failure unless body fat is
estimated by BIA and validated by a unit representative. Training
and Education Command (TECOM) is conducting sequence two of fielding
BIA devices to the Fleet Marine Force and Headquarters Marine Corps
units in support of a long-term plan to transition all body
composition evaluation from height/weight tables and circumference
method to viable alternatives.
3. The second fielding of 54 BIAs to selected locations will occur
during the first quarter of FY25. The following commands have been
selected to receive one BIA device each:
3.a. I MEF (I MEF HQSVC)
3.a.1. 1st MARDIV
3.a.1.a. 1st Marine Regiment
3.a.1.b. 5th Marine Regiment
3.a.1.c. 7th Marine Regiment
3.a.1.d. 11th Marine Regiment
3.a.2. 3rd MAW
3.a.2.a. MAG 11
3.a.2.b. MAG 13
3.a.2.c. MAG 16
3.a.2.d. MAG 39
3.a.3. 1st MLG
3.a.3.a. CLR 1
3.a.3.b. CLR 17
3.a.4. 11 MEU
3.a.5. 13 MEU
3.a.6. 15 MEU
3.b. II MEF (II MEF HQSVC)
3.b.1. 2d MARDIV
3.b.1.a. 2d Marine Regiment
3.b.1.b. 6th Marine Regiment
3.b.1.c. 10th Marine Regiment
3.b.2. 2d MAW
3.b.2.a. MAG 14
3.b.2.b. MAG 26
3.b.2.c. MAG 29
3.b.2.d. MAG 31
3.b.2.e. MACG 28
3.b.3. 2d MLG
3.b.3.a. CLR 2
3.b.3.b. CLR 27
3.b.4. 22 MEU
3.b.5. 24 MEU
3.b.6. 26 MEU
3.c. III MEF (III MEF HQSVC)
3.c.1. 3d MARDIV
3.c.1.a. 3d Marine Littoral Regiment
3.c.1.b. 4th Marine Regiment
3.c.1.c. 12th Marine Regiment
3.c.2. 1st MAW
3.c.2.a. MAG 12
3.c.2.b. MAG 24
3.c.2.c. MAG 36
3.c.2.d. MACG 18
3.c.3. 3d MLG
3.c.3.a. CLR 3
3.c.3.b. CLR 37
3.c.4. 31 MEU
3.d. 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade
3.e. MARFOREURAF
3.f. FASTEUR- Rota, Spain
3.g. FASTPAC- Yokosuka, Japan
3.h. WWBN-East
3.i. WWBN-West
4. Commands/units that receive BIA devices in this fielding tranche
must support or allow access to any Marine Corps unit that has not
been identified to receive a BIA. Marines requiring body fat
verification may be required to conduct unit funded travel to
locations where approved devices are fielded.
5. Units must use TECOM approved BIA models in the conduct of body
composition evaluations (BCE). Currently, the Inbody 770 is the
only USMC approved BIA device. TECOM will continue to monitor the
capabilities available in the commercial marketplace. If another
potential source emerges, the Marine Corps will assess whether
competition for future requirements is feasible.
6. TECOM Human Performance Branch (TECOM HPB) coordinated with
commands in paragraph 3 to confirm shipping addresses and unit
supply points of contact to receive BIA devices.
7. A survey in 2d quarter FY25 will solicit feedback on fielding
that will inform potential follow-on fielding.
8. Upon receipt, all commands that are a custodian to a base
property office must report all key supporting documentation to
their base property office so that the BIA device may be added to
their DPAS custodian account. Commands that are not a custodian to
a base property office will coordinate with their parent command for
their BIA device to be entered into DPAS through a base property
office. The vendor will supply a copy of the warranty, receiving
invoice with BIA serial number, item unique identification (IUID)
number, and management control number (MCN) for units to enter into
DPAS. The following is the MCN number for the BIA devices:
6515-00-M00-0678. For assistance with DPAS utilize the following
email: MCICOM_G4_DPAS@usmc.mil.
9. BIA devices have a 4-year warranty as part of the service level
contract. Receiving units are responsible for the daily care and
operation of BIAs. Units must adhere to the daily care and terms
within the warranty to receive warranty support. If warranties are
violated, commands are responsible for replacement. For any device
replacement outside of warranty coverage, it is the unit’s
responsibility to replace their BIA device via unit funding.
10. No later than 1 January 2025, command physical training
representatives (CPTR) and force fitness instructors (FFI) will
conduct initial BIA familiarization training using the materials
published per para. 15 until MarineNet training is updated.
Commanders will verify that CPTRs and FFIs have conducted BIA
Training using the TECOM published materials and will certify each
CPTR and FFI prior to any CPTR or FFI administering BIA
assessments, using the commander’s training certification letter.
A template of the commander’s certification letter is published per
para 15. Once MarineNet Course FFDBCP02 is updated, CPTRs and FFIs
will be required to recertify their training to include BIA training
procedures.
11. Body composition evaluations (BCE) using BIA are only required
for Marines who exceed their maximum weight standard and fail the
circumference method (taping) or for Marines that present an
unsuitable military appearance due to improper weight distribution,
as determined by their commander.
12. Body fat percentages must be verified by a CPTR or FFI prior to
formal assignment to BCP. The BIA device printed results sheet is
required as proof of verification and must be retained in accordance
with reference (c). A CPTR and FFI must sign the bottom of the
results sheet and create a separate calendar event in MCTIMS to
document body fat verification.
13. If a Marine is not within height and weight standards, then the
CPTR or FFI will conduct a BCE initially using the taping technique.
If a Marine is not within standards using this method, then the CPTR
or FFI must conduct a BCE using an approved BIA device within 7
working days. The BCP assignment process may be initiated while
Marines await the conduct of a BIA scan.
14. Marines required to travel for a BIA scan may have their scan
verified by a local CPTR or FFI prior to BCP assignment rather than
using the CPTR or FFI assigned to the Marine’s command. If a Marine
must travel to another command location for body fat verification,
the Marine’s identity must be verified by the local CPTR or FFI
conducting the BIA scan via Common Access Card. A physical copy of
the results sheet will be provided to the Marine to take back to
their unit. The verifying CPTR or FFI will also send an electronic
copy of the results sheet to the Marine’s unit CPTR, FFI, or unit
operations section via encrypted messaging.
15. The following information can be found at
https:(slash)(slash)www.fitness.marines.mil.
15.a. Initial BIA fielding locations and points of contact.
15.b. Commander’s BIA training certification letter template.
15.c. BIA warranty information.
15.d. Vendor reported BIA serial numbers and assigned IUID numbers
by fielded unit (as available).
15.e. Contract technical account manager information.
15.f. Daily care guidance.
15.g. Operating videos and other training materials.
15.h. Supply lists.
15.i. Frequently asked questions.
16. For questions contact the Human Performance Branch at
tecom.forcefitness@usmc.mil or the listed POC.
17. This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.
18. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Benjamin T. Watson,
Commanding General, Training and Education Command.//