The air force does not offer a weight reduction program. Then right next to it youll see the minimum weight allowed. Like other services the air force has weight requirements for joining. Previously aspiring air force pilots were required to have a standing height of 54 to 65 and a sitting height of 34 to 40 inches. Will the air force follow the navy in canceling their physical test cycle in light of covid 19. If you are 18 years old you will look in the 17 20 age group.
To find you maximum weight go to the column corresponding to your age group. Height and weight standards. Individuals who exceed the maximum weights are measured for a body fat percentage. With all this said the air force requirements are contingent upon a weight range for your height. Consequentially on the weight side you can be a maximum of 250 lbs and a minimum of 91 lbs. How to stay fit and active in a coronavirus containment.
First find your height in inches using the left most column. The body composition assessment to include height weight and abdominal circumference measurements is performed by fitness assessment cell staff and must be the first component assessed. The weight requirements are exactly the same for males and females. The abdominal circumference is used to obtain the body composition component score instead of the body mass index or bmi. Applicants shorter than 54 or taller than 65 had to. Welcome to the united states air force.
As you can see the absolute tallest you can be in the air force is 80 inches or 6 8 and the shortest you can be is 4 10. The air force uses weightbody fat measurements only for initial entry and a body composition measurement is an integrated component of the air force physical fitness test. Welcome to the united states air force. Another change is that the weight requirements are now exactly the same for males and females. Learn about great opportunities for enlisted airmen officers and health care professionals. Learn about great opportunities for enlisted airmen officers and health care professionals.
In 2004 the air force set new weight requirements for joining see the chart below. Use the height and weight chart below to see if you meet the army standards.