Fitness Tests & Medical
Every ROTC scholarship has two physical gates. The fitness test is scored against branch standards and improves with training. The DoDMERB medical clearance runs on its own timeline and delays more applications than any test, so it deserves early attention.
The Army ROTC Fitness Test
As of Academic Year 2025-2026, the Army Fitness Test (AFT) is the test of record for Army ROTC cadets.
ROTC Fitness Tests
The ROTC fitness test carries varying weights in selection for an ROTC scholarship. In this post, we’ll break down each Service’s ROTC scholarship fitness test, the emphasis they each put on the test, how it is...
An Overview of ROTC Scholarship Color Vision Requirements
Applying to for an ROTC scholarship not only requires candidates to meet the Whole Person Concept (scholar, athlete, leader), you must also be medically qualified. Each branch has their own set of color vision...
Passing the ROTC DoDMERB Physical
Medical clearance is an important but confusing part of joining the military. Acceptance into an ROTC program is no exception.
Height and Weight Requirements for ROTC Scholarships: Know the Standards
If you are applying for an ROTC scholarship, a key element is making sure you meet height and weight requirements as you begin the application process.
Navy and Marine Corps ROTC Fitness Tests Switch to Plank Exercise: New for 2022-2023
Starting with application year 2022-2023, Navy ROTC and Navy ROTC-Marine Corps Option have replaced the sit-up (also called a curl-up) with the plank for their fitness tests.
Equipment to Pass the ROTC Fitness Assessment
The following is a guest post from our friend, Sean Kim, USAFA Class of 2025. Sean also won a Navy ROTC-Marine Corps Option and an Army ROTC scholarship. He did extremely well on his ROTC physical fitness tests and...
Fitness is trainable. DoDMERB is navigable. Both need a plan.
One hour with LTC Kirkland covers the fitness and medical gates alongside the rest of the application, and ends with a written plan.
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