Can a regular american (fat) join the Air force?

Answer 1

The Air Force changed their weight standards, both for those serving, and for applicants when they adopted their new physical fitness program on January 1, 2004.

After one joins, there are no longer any specific weight or body fat requirements, as these factors are taken into consideration as one of the componants on the periodic fitness assessment.

However, for new accessions, there are still minimum and maximum weight requirements to join. One of the primary differences is that the weight chart is now exactly the same for males and females. The Air Force now uses a system called "Body Mass Index," or BMI. Those with a BMI of greater than 27.5, regardless of age or sex, must undergo a body-fat measurement to check if they are within Air Force Body Fat standards to join, and those with a BMI of less than 19.0 will require a medical waiver to join.

The formula to compute BMI is weight (in pounds) divided by the square of height (in inches), multiplied by 704.5 (Don't worry about that though, the below chart shows the maximum and minimum weights using the formula).

When measuring height, round up for measurements of 1/2 inch or greater, and round down for measurements of less than 1/2 inch.

When weighing, if the weight fraction is less than 1/2 pound, round down to the nearest pound. If the weight fraction is 1/2 pound or greater, round up to the nearest pound.
Applicants to join the Air Force who exceed weight requirements shown in the below chart are measured for body-fat. Body fat standards are no more than 20 percent for males under age 30, 24 percent for males age 30 or over, 28 percent for females under age 30, and 32 percent for females age 30 or over. Procedures to measure body fat can be found in DoD Instruction 1308.3, DoD Physical Fitness and Body Fat Programs Procedures.

The new weight standards took effect on October 1, 2004. This includes those who enlist in the DEP after October 1, 2004, and those who were already in the DEP, but ship out to basic training after 1 October 2004. For the weight standards for initial entry prior to 1 October 2004, see the following charts:

Air Force Weight Chart

Height Maximum Weight Minimum Weight
58 131 91
59 136 94
60 141 97
61 145 100
62 150 104
63 155 107
64 160 110
65 165 114
66 170 117
67 175 121
68 180 125
69 186 128
70 191 132
71 197 136
72 202 140
73 208 144
74 214 148
75 220 152
76 225 156
77 231 160
78 237 164
79 244 168
80 250 173

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Nope, just cause the Airforce doesn't have a real ground force doesn't mean they'll take just anyone. If you're overweight the recruiter may help you with that and encourage you if you're serious. But they still have standards, better standards then the Army and the Navy infact.

Answer 4

Nope. A recruiter actually told a buddy of mine if he wanted into the Air Force, to lose 150 lbs. and come back and talk to him. I think 160 is the biggest.

Answer 5

Each branch of the armed services has its own weight and health requirements. Talk a recruitment officer. If you still want to do it, and you think you can lose the weight, go to the doctor and make a plan to get in shape.

Answer 6

It really depends on how fat they are. They have to look at your age and height and then determine the heaviest you could be.

Answer 7

no way my bro is in the air forcen is 140 n 6.3 n i havent seen fatter they will tell u str8 out sorry

Answer 8

Maybe for a desk position but definately not in a plane.

Answer 9

no because you'll weight down the plane..lmao..u could be like the guy who fixes them though or a recruiter...

Answer 10

MAYBE THEY CAN BOMB THE ENEMY WITH THE FAT ONES!