Other requirements that will be useful include the ability to handle stressful situations make independent decisions and enjoy being autonomous. 59 94 lbs. Height in inches minimum weight age 17 20 maximum weight age 21 27 maximum weight age 28 39 maximum weight age 40 maximum weight. The army military nurse minimum and maximum weight is determined based on age sex height and if you have been in the military prior to being commissioned or joining. If you go to that page they also list the weight to height requirements prior to the bf. The army has three categories of soldiers.
Navy height weight standards coast guard height weight standards the marines do not have a medical component. According to the chart for my height and age they claim i could weight up to an extra. If you are in the military and meet height and weight standards you wont have to worry about the usual weigh less than 200 220 pounds required of civilian flight nursing candidates. You must meet the requirements to be a registered nurse and the standards to be accepted by the military branch you want to become an officer in. Height min weight 17 20 21 27 28 39 40 58 91 lbs. To be eligible to enlist in the army you must meet the height and weight requirements for your age.
How closely does the army andor navy follow the height and weight requirements for the nurse corps. Max weight by age group. Hii plan on joining the army nurse corps and will be going down for my physical in a few weeks. Army height weight standards. Nurses are also required to take a physical fitness test every six months which includes running 2 miles pushups and situps. Army weight standards for women.
Since you are a male age 35 your body fat limit is at 24. 60 97 lbs. Has in comparison to their total body mass. I have seen varied levels of fitness for nurses in the military and was just wondring if they bend the rules at all. The two main ways to become a military nurse are through the direct commission process or through rotc. Enlisted soldiers warrant officers and commissioned officers.
Army nurses must meet the same physical requirements as all army members. This includes meeting the height and weight standards and being able to pass a physical. All medical services including nursesnursing are provided by the navy as the marines are considered part of the navy. Maximum allowable body fat is calculated using a formula that takes into account age height and selected measurements of the body. Air force height weight standards. Each military service has military nurse requirements.