Physical Fitness Assessment
The Air Force ROTC Scholarship program for high school students is a great chance to pay for college so you can get the most out of your college experience.
Air Force ROTC uses the Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) as an indicator of your physical fitness. You must complete the PFA before you can be eligible for the Air Force ROTC Scholarship. The PFA consists of three events: push-ups, crunches, and the 1.5-mile run. The PFA events are the same for both males and females. There is a maximum of five minutes rest between events. All events must be tested on the same day.
Scheduling
You should coordinate the PFA with a high school official
who will administer the test and certify your results. The
test administrator can be any faculty or administrative official
in your high school (e.g., teacher, counselor, athletic coach,
principal, etc.). You should discuss the PFA with your test
administrator so you both understand the requirements of the
PFA, how it is conducted, and how to complete the Letter of
Certification.
The Letter of Certification
Prior to attempting the PFA, you and your parent or legal guardian
(if you are under the age of 18) should complete Parts 1 and 2 of
the Letter of Certification. After completing the PFA, your test
administrator completes Part 3. Mail the Letter
of Certification » to:
HQ Air Force ROTC/RRUC
551 East Maxwell Blvd
Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-5917
Remember: You must have it postmarked to Air Force ROTC by
January 13, 2006.
Exemptions
Air Force ROTC will accept only one type of exemption for
the PFA: a documented physical injury (e.g., a broken arm,
leg, etc.) that would preclude you from completing the PFA.
If you have a physical injury and cannot complete the PFA,
you must send written notification to Headquarters Air Force
ROTC/RRUC at the address listed above. You must include a
letter from your physician describing the nature of the injury
and stating that you cannot complete the PFA by January 13,
2006. Failure to provide such notification by January 13,
2006 will make you ineligible for further scholarship consideration.
Candidates to Military Service Academies
The PFA required to compete for an Air Force ROTC scholarship
is different than the Physical Aptitude Exam (PAE) required
of candidates to all military service academies.
Qualifying Scores
There are no minimum requirements for the PFA. However, your performance will be considered by the scholarship selection board as one factor in their “whole person” evaluation of your application.
Tips for preparing for the PFA
- Make sure you and your high school official understand
the PFA requirements.
- Make sure you both understand each event and the proper
techniques.
- Select a facility and arrange a mutually convenient time
to conduct the PFA.
- Make sure you have a reliable timer or stopwatch to record
the time for each event and time between each event.
- Don't get too nervous; remember, there are no minimum
standards so you can't fail.
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