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.
Army ROTC Fitness Test: PFA and AFT Explained
Army ROTC has two fitness tests. The scholarship PFA is worth 150 of 1,400 points. The cadet AFT has five events and a 300-point minimum. Here is how both work.
ROTC Fitness Test Standards & Scoring by Branch
ROTC fitness test standards differ by branch: the events, run distances, scoring, and passing minimums for Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Option, plus how much fitness counts toward your scholarship score.
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...
The ROTC DoDMERB Physical: What Every Family Needs to Know
Every ROTC scholarship requires DoDMERB medical clearance. Here is the process, the common disqualifiers, and how waivers work by branch.
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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