The Citadel Vision Standards

Hey guys,

I've decided I'm going to the Citadel in August and I'm sending in my medical forms right now. My vision in both eyes is 20/25 uncorrected and I do not wear glasses. Is this going to be a problem?

Thanks

bob12550 said:

Hey guys,

I've decided I'm going to the Citadel in August and I'm sending in my medical forms right now. My vision in both eyes is 20/25 uncorrected and I do not wear glasses. Is this going to be a problem?

Thanks

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No. And should not be a problem for medical exam for ROTC contracting either, although there may be particular requirements for aviation qualifications among the different service branches. You will need to keep a careful watch on your vision as you have 4 years of college ahead and vision changes during this time. I started out with 20/20 but by senior year had 20/75 uncorrected in left eye. Still passed Army medical. If aviation is in your plans, check as soon as you get on campus with your ROTC detachment. Good Luck - and start your PT regimen now to be prepared for the heat in August. Regards

at present the Air Force has relaxed vision standards for pilots (with same standards for CSO) - uncorrected distant vision no worse than 20/400 and uncorrected near vision 20/40 with both correctable to 20/20, no exceptions. The reality is that due to intense competition without a STEM major, some flight experience and near perfect vision you don't have much chance at a UPT slot as an ROTC graduate.