What determines a Marine's eligibility for a second BCP assignment?

A Marine's eligibility for a second Body Composition Program (BCP) assignment is determined by their failure to meet the established standards after their previous removal from the program. This means that if a Marine has already undergone BCP and was subsequently removed for meeting weight and body fat standards, but later fails to maintain those standards again, they are eligible to be placed back into the program for a second time.

The BCP is designed to ensure that Marines maintain a healthy body composition that aligns with military standards. Thus, the focus is on compliance with these standards after prior engagement in the program. Once removed, failing to maintain the required conditions triggers the need for a second evaluation and potentially a second assignment in the program.

In contrast, the other options refer to factors that do not directly qualify or disqualify a Marine for a subsequent BCP assignment. For example, being in the program for a year does not necessarily relate to eligibility for a second assignment if the Marine has not had previous issues with standards. Similarly, personal fitness test scores and personal requests do not replace the primary basis for reassignment, which is linked specifically to the aftermath of failing to meet the body composition standards after having previously participated in the program.