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Height-Weight Standards Weight standards are indicated in the following Weight Table. If you exceed the Air Force weight standards, you must undergo a procedure to determine your percent body fat. The maximum allowable body fat is 20% for males and 28% for females. Once the maximum weight standard has been exceeded, the body-fat standard becomes the entry requirement unless you subsequently meet the weight standard. Weight Table MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WEIGHT (regardless of age or sex) HEIGHT (in) WEIGHT (lbs) HEIGHT (in) WEIGHT (lbs) 58 131 70 191 59 136 71 197 60 141 72 202 61 145 73 208 62 150 74 214 63 155 75 220 64 160 76 225 65 165 77 231 66 170 78 237 67 175 79 244 68 180 80 250 69 186 79 244 80 250 Hearing Pure tone at 500, 1000, and 2000 cycles per second of not more than 30 dB on the average (either ear), with no individual level greater than 35 dB at these frequencies; and level not more than 45 dB at 3000 cycles per second each ear, and 55 dB at 4000 cycles per second each ear. Medical Waivers The Air Force Academy Surgeon General (Waiver Authority) may grant a limited number of waivers for medical disqualifications from DODMERB. A medical waiver will allow you to be admitted to the Academy with a medical disqualification. You may request a waiver by writing a letter to HQ USAFA/RRS, 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 2300, USAF Academy, CO 80840-5025. Medical Disqualification The following is a list of some of the medical conditions that are disqualifying. This is not intended to be a complete or comprehensive list but only a guideline of the most common medical disqualifications. If you are found to be medically disqualified, you may request a medical waiver through the Air Force Academy Admissions Office. Vision Disqualification Procedures to change the refraction including RK, PRK, LASIK and similar surgical and non-surgical alteration to the cornea (orthokeratology) and experimental operations may disqualify you for all military programs. LASIK may be permanently disqualifying for any flying or special-duty career field. Dental Disqualification Diseases of the jaw or associated tissues, which are not easily remediable and will incapacitate the individual or otherwise prevent satisfactory performance of duty, can cause disqualification. Respiratory System Disqualification History of asthma, including reactive airway disease, exercise-induced broncho-spasm, or asthmatic bronchitis, reliably diagnosed or treated after the thirteenth birthday is disqualifying. History of recurrent wheezing requiring medication after the thirteenth birthday is also disqualifying. Immunotherapy for allergies within the past year is disqualifying. Heart and Vascular System Disqualification Any abnormalities of the heart valves, major vessels, heart rate or rhythm may require additional examination procedures. 168 United States Air Force Academy Catalog
Genitourinary System Disqualification Persistence of abnormal findings on urinalysis, a history of bedwetting into adolescence, or physiologic or anatomic abnormalities. Gastrointestinal System Disqualification Chronic disease of the abdominal organs. Chronic or recent hepatitis including hepatitis B carriers. Inflammatory bowel disorders. Skin Disqualification Chronic diseases of the skin such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis and eczema are cause for disqualification. Waivers may be considered for some mild conditions. Musculoskeletal System Disqualification Ununited fractures, history of instability of a major joint, certain retained orthopedic fixation devices, and severe scoliosis are disqualifying. Any condition that could interfere with daily participation in rigorous physical training or athletic programs, or with wearing of military equipment, or could detract from military bearing and appearance is disqualifying. History of ACL reconstruction is potentially disqualifying. Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Seizure disorders (except febrile convulsions in childhood) or recurrent or severe headaches are disqualifying. History of mental illness, learning disorders, and/or any other disorders that may interfere with performance of military duties are disqualifying. candidate fitness assessment (cfa) The Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA) was developed to measure and evaluate a candidate’s potential to successfully engage in the physical program at the United States Service Academies. The CFA consists of six physical- or motor-fitness events collectively designed to measure muscular strength and endurance, cardio-respiratory endurance, power, balance, and agility. When administered as a single battery, these events will help determine if a candidate possesses the stamina and movement skills required to complete successfully a Service Academy physical program and upon graduation perform duties required of commissioned officers in the uniformed services. The test must be properly administered to reflect fairly and accurately a candidate’s physical and motor fitness. The CFA MUST be administered by the candidate’s Academy Liaison Officer or high-school PE teacher (Test Administrator). The test MUST be administered per directions with strict adherence to the time schedule. After testing, both candidate and Test Administrator must sign the score card. By signing the CFA score card, both are affirming that the test was properly administered and the scores accurately reflect the candidate’s physical performance. Practice tests are encouraged. However, the officially reported score MUST come from a single test administration. The test sequence will follow the order in which the events are listed below. The order of events cannot be changed. There are no exceptions to this sequence or timing. Basketball Throw: measures ability to generate shoulder girdle power and total body coordination and balance in a stationary position. The candidate must keep knees parallel to and behind the baseline and on the floor during the event. A mat may be used to cushion the knees. In an overhand throwing motion, throw a men’s basketball as far as possible. The non-throwing hand may be used to steady the ball before throwing, but only one hand can be used to throw the ball (no two-handed throws). Execute three trials within a two-minute time period. Candidate must not touch the floor beyond the baseline with any part of the body until the basketball has landed. Cadence Pull-ups: measures muscular strength and endurance of the shoulder and back. The candidate must mount the bar with a pronated grip (back of the hands facing the candidate) and arms fully extended in a “dead hang.” Candidate must not swing, kick, or bicycle legs during upward movement. Raise the body until the jaw line is parallel to the ground and above the bar. Return to a “dead hang” position to complete each repetition Execute each repetition on cadence (command). United States Air Force Academy Catalog 169
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lieutenant general john f. regni Su
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application process Complete a prec
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Honor Military And Naval Schools An
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format of request for congressional
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selection procedures Your academic
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esignation policy A cadet who submi
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Competitive Teams Cycling/Mountain
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medical care You’ll receive outpa
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admission to the preparatory school
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falcon foundation The Falcon Founda
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The purpose of the Air Force Academ
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meeting the challenge The training
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aviation and airmanship programs A
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Armnshp 480. Airplane Rating, Fligh
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Mil Tng 307. BSA Philmont Ranger. P
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Mil Tng 492. Military Strategic Stu
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directorate of education The Direct
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deficiency and disenrollment You’
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friction and heat transfer. Foundat
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Astro Engr 446. Space Navigation. I
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Beh Sci 373. Introduction to Human
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Biology 431. Microbiology. Studies
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Chem 200. Applications of Chemistry
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Chem 453. Instrumental Methods of C
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Civ Engr 480. Project Management an
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Comp Sci 483. Operating Systems. Ex
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Econ 347. Quantitative Economic Met
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electrical engineering major The ba
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El Engr 360. Instrumentation System
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engineering mechanics major Enginee
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Engr Mech 432. Finite Element Analy
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English 330. Communication in the I
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environmental engineering major Con
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Civ Engr 467. Water Treatment Princ
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For Ar Stu 415. Advanced Model Arab
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For Lang 376. Survey of important w
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general engineering major The Gener
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geospatial science major The Geospa
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Geo 495. Special Topics. Selected t
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History 330. Historiography and Met
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History 372. Sea Power and Modern W
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humanities major The Humanities maj
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Law 340. Business Law. In-depth stu
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