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Medical Requirements

All scholarship recipients and members of the Air Force ROTC Professional Officer CoursePOC - ROTC course for juniors and seniors. (POCProfessional Officer Course - ROTC course for juniors and seniors.) must take and pass a Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DODMERB) medical exam.

Most applicants will either be scheduled to take the physical exam at the nearest military base or sent to a designated civilian contractor.
As a candidate, you're responsible for all costs of travel, food and lodging related to the medical examination and personal interview.

If you are found to be medically disqualified, a waiver request will be automatically forwarded from DODMERB to AETC/SGAir Education Training Command/Surgeon General for consideration.
If your waiver request is denied and you believe there are extenuating circumstances that justify further consideration, follow the DODMERB instructions (with notification letter) regarding rebuttals.

Interested in flying? We've listed below some general qualifications. Once in Air Force ROTC, cadets must obtain a Class 1 Flight Physical.

Pilot

Normal color vision
Distant vision: Uncorrected 20/70, but corrected to 20/20
Near vision: Uncorrected 20/30, but corrected to 20/20
Meet refraction, accommodation and astigmatism requirements
Corrective eye surgery could be a disqualifier
Have no history of hay fever, asthma or allergies after age 12
Meet Air Force weight and physical conditioning requirements
Have standing height of 64 to 77 inches and sitting height of 34 to 40 inches

Navigator

Normal color vision
Distant vision: Uncorrected 20/200, but corrected to 20/20
Near vision: Uncorrected 20/40, but corrected to 20/20
Meet refraction, accommodation and astigmatism requirements
Corrective eye surgery could be a disqualifier
Have no history of hay fever, asthma or allergies after age 12
Meet Air Force weight and physical conditioning requirements
Have standing height of 64 to 77 inches and sitting height of 34 to 40 inches

NOTE: DODMERB determines if you’re medically qualified for the program. Physicals normally take 6 to 8 weeks to process.

If you have a medical question, DODMERB is your only official source of information. Write DODMERB Colorado Springs, CO 80840-2200 or call 719/333-3562

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