Physical Requirements

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Along with staying in good physical condition, all cadets must conform to the maximum weight and body fat standards as established by the United States Air Force.

Purpose

These requirements are necessary to maintain the proper degree of professionalism, not to mention a sharp, fit appearance in uniform.

Qualification

Before you can activate a scholarship offer, you will be required to meet Air Force ROTC weight and fitness standards when you arrive on campus and enroll in Air Force ROTC. If you exceed Air Force ROTC standards for body fat percentage, our scholarship offer may be withdrawn.

The Standards

The table below represents the minimum and maximum allowable weights, regardless of age or sex.

Maximum Allowable Weight
Height (inches) Weight (lbs)
58 131
59 136
60 141
61 145
62 150
63 155
64 160
65 165
66 170
67 175
68 180
69 186
70 191
71 197
72 202
73 208
74 214
75 220
76 225
77 231
78 237
79 244
80 250
Minimum Allowable Weight
Height (inches) Weight (lbs)
58 91
59 94
60 97
61 100
62 104
63 107
64 110
65 114
66 117
67 121
68 125
69 128
70 132
71 136
72 140
73 144
74 148
75 152
76 156
77 160
78 164
79 168
80 173

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