Over the maximum weight requirement?

Just a word of advice, twice a week is probably NOT enough unless perhaps you already live at a high altitude. The altitude here is killer, even if you are in awesome shape, so I would recommend more like 4 or 5 runs a week, and at a bare minimum 3.

USAFA10s said:

Just a word of advice, twice a week is probably NOT enough unless perhaps you already live at a high altitude. The altitude here is killer, even if you are in awesome shape, so I would recommend more like 4 or 5 runs a week, and at a bare minimum 3.

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I'm in Colorado Springs at this very moment, and I plan on increasing the frequency as I build my running back up and as June nears.

I realize this is an old question, but some may be looking for an answer to a similar question.

Planning to succeed is the first priority. This begins before arrival; maybe even years before arrival for some. Fortunately, the Air Force Academy has published a preparation routine for new applicants. The goals are high enough that most people won't meet them without serious preparation. In my opinion, the will power to prepare is part of the test. There is plenty of preparation time for most to meet the maximum standards. This leaves a margin of safety for a bad day during the test.

When I filled out my application, I said "I want to fly" for my only reason to go to the Air Force Academy. This wouldn't work today, but this short reason got me through the Academy. I didn't care what they made me do before getting in the cockpit. Preparing for the Physical Fitness Test was just one step on the way to the cockpit.

As others have said, don't do anything to draw negative attention to yourself. It's not good to be selected for Specialized High Intensity Training.

See https://www.academyadmissions.com/admissions/the-application-process/medical-evaluation/. The Academy has tightened its standards. Body fat is a big deal. I would not worry about BCT but getting into the Academy. Don't put the cart before the horse.

DS is 6'4 and over the weight limit. DODMERB qualified this week but just got the BodyFat letter. He's a lineman and has dropped about 15 lbs from last season but a big, strong kid. He will not be playing football for USAF Does anyone know what the maximums are or how they calculate the measurements?

In-the-Know said:

See https://www.academyadmissions.com/admissions/the-application-process/medical-evaluation/. The Academy has tightened its standards. Body fat is a big deal. I would not worry about BCT but getting into the Academy. Don't put the cart before the horse.

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When did the academy tighten these standards - how recently? This month?

sdsmom said:

DS is 6'4 and over the weight limit. DODMERB qualified this week but just got the BodyFat letter. He's a lineman and has dropped about 15 lbs from last season but a big, strong kid. He will not be playing football for USAF Does anyone know what the maximums are or how they calculate the measurements?

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Yes, the maximums are quoted on this webpage: https://www.academyadmissions.com/admissions/the-application-process/medical-evaluation/

Billberna said:

In-the-Know said:

See https://www.academyadmissions.com/admissions/the-application-process/medical-evaluation/. The Academy has tightened its standards. Body fat is a big deal. I would not worry about BCT but getting into the Academy. Don't put the cart before the horse.

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When did the academy tighten these standards - how recently? This month?

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Who says they changed the standards? I don't think they did.

This chart looks the same as last year, at least for my DS's height. He was about 5 lbs over the weight limit at his DoDMERB exam, thanks to a lazy summer and too big of a lunch immediately before. He had to go to our family doctor and get weighed and measured. Skipped the big lunch and came in within the standards so no problem.