Like other services the air force has weight requirements for joining. The weight requirements are exactly the same for males and females. Therefore if you fall outside this range you will be rejected. Pha 30 january 2014. Must be 34 40 inches tall when sitting. The ideal height range for male applicants to the armed forces is between 60 inches and 80 inches.
And no more than 231 lbs. Welcome to the united states air force. Height and weight are obtained with fitness assessment. For armed forces female applicants the cause for rejection to the us. Another change is that the weight requirements are now exactly the same for males and females. The air force does not offer a weight reduction program.
In 2004 the air force set new weight requirements for joining see the chart below. Military is height less than 58 inches and more than 80 inches. Must weight no less than 160 lbs. Learn about great opportunities for enlisted airmen officers and health care professionals. Height and weight are not factored into fitness assessment score. There are also specific height and weight requirements for specific air frames which will be discussed at your pilot training.
Must be no less than 64 inches short and 77 inches tall when standing. Afi 44 170 preventive health assessment.