Cadet Fitness Requirements

[@jakesimpson6365]

Guys, piece of advice from a candidate for the class of 2024: START EARLY!!!!! I procrastinated my training thinking, nah I’m good, I got this. Clearly I didn’t. My first CFA went poorly because I only trained for about 2-3 week, and it wasn’t proper training. Luckily , I got to retake it this past Sunday. Between my first and second takes, I had one month to train. I worked my ass off with a trainer and boosted my push ups by nearly 30, my pull ups by 3, my mile run by 22 seconds, and my crunches by 25. Start training either with a trainer or using videos and other advice from an adult who knows what they’re doing AT LEAST 2 months from the date you must take the test. I was able to surpass the goal on 5/6 of the sections on my second try, but with more time could’ve easily maxed a few of them. Start working early so you can make your application look as good as possible. I’ll edit this comment if I get a nomination/appointment, should know within the next two months :) Edit: received a congressional and senator nomination. Will most likely hear about appointment in March!

[@eleanortallman6364]

Jake Simpson Do you have any training videos to recommend? I’m a AFJROTC cadet Class of 2023, but I need to start now to help with PT and eventually a (cross my fingers) academy admission.

[@jakesimpson6365]

Dream Discovery I don’t have anything specific video wise to recommend, but it’s good that you’re getting started early. If possible for you I’d go to your local gym or find a trainer who you can tell your specific goals. They’ll know the most efficient way to get you in shape for these specific exercises. I understand that can be costly, so another recommendation would be to look up good upper body/arm workouts, do them everyday, and most importantly do them properly. I can’t stress that enough. Proper form is the most important part of a workout. Also try to run at least 10 miles a week, with an “all-out” mile mixed in. This will build your cardiovascular strength. Every couple of weeks do a practice CFA and record your progress/what you need to work on. That’s all I’ve got for now! Stay focused and driven and you’ll be great!

[@tusajigweowens5662]

Thanks for the advice @Jake Simpson! I started late, but hope to finish my application a bit sooner that later. Keep us updated on your status!

[@kennyt5455]

I dont graduate from highschool for another 2 years but I want to try and get into USAFA how did you get in and how was the application process?

[@Korys_Aquatics]

@@kennyt5455 hey, I’m a junior and high school and I am starting to train physically now as well as improving academics even more. Now keep in mind I am a junior in HS but from the research I have done you can apply March 1st of junior year to December 31st of your senior year.

[@Spartan136]

When I saw basketball throw, I thought they meant shooting hoops XD

[@phenixsmith4819]

Spartan 0136 same Omg 😂

[@tiffariff]

Same and I panicked because im terrible at that.

[@hollyngrace8610]

Same!

[@firstlast9731]

same I was like "oh s--- I better get practicing"

[@tmca60]

That would make more sense. The basketball throw is nonsense, and for some reason nobody has challenged it.

[@basedmale4719]

I got the intelligence to get in now just the physical part. Mainly the shuttle runs basketball through and pull ups

[@valentinal3316]

Diamond Empire *Mainly the shuttle runs, basketball THROW, and pull-ups.

[@michaelc9810]

lidia l #grammernazilol

[@michaelc9810]

Diamond Empire Same Here But determination is an essential value right? We can get it done;)

[@basedmale4719]

Yeah Michael

[@basedmale4719]

Lidia autocorrect

[@kaitlynnwalker1834]

Push ups are my weaknesses l

[@jacobsmith4453]

Kaitlynn Walker same

[@Dani98664]

Do 100 burpees. 10 sets of 10 reps with 1.5 min break in between sets. Do this 6 times a week for 2 months and your numbers will double or triple for pushups. Went from being able to do 36 pushups to 68 after training like this for just a month.

[@hankertang]

@@Dani98664 Thank you so much

[@mightymj1095]

@@Dani98664 do you have any advice for any highschool student? I am a high school student. And with the cfa test I have some issues with pull ups is there any work out tips to help me boost up my pull ups ? I can’t even do one

[@Dani98664]

@@mightymj1095 For pull ups, your best bet is to get one of those pull up bands as assistance and do 5 X max reps 4-5 times per week. At the end of every week, check to see if you can do them un-assisted. Once you can, start each set un-assisted and then finish up with the band.

[@alexpaige8693]

I have a lot to work on, but I will work very hard over the next year and a half

[@Ranbowes564]

Alexandria Firby Me too. Good luck!

[@addisonfox378]

How did it work out?

[@alexisb2070]

Alex Paige howd it go?

[@oh9900]

well??

[@ek9607]

@@oh9900 ik I wanna know too lol

[@realgoodscoobysnacks]

In order to qualify for admission to the Service Academies, you must take the CFA...You should strive to meet or exceed the average... Below-average performance may be disqualifying. 81 sit-ups, 12 pull-ups, and a 6:30 mile? To qualify for PJ and CCT (not exactly office jobs) requires a min of 10 pull-ups as part of the PAST. Also the PAST requires a run of roughly what works out be a 6:30 mile. So I guess being Albert Einstein isn't enough for the USAFA. You must be Jason Bourne with a Fields Medal

[@tsrgames5669]

You don’t need to be Albert Einstein or Jason Bourne. You just need a little determination to study , workout, and eat healthy. PJs are exponentially more fit than what most AFA cadets are. Just because you got the same min doesn’t mean much

[@beauwilliams9054]

You don’t have to be a genius or freak athlete just somewhere in the middle. They want well rounded people who are smart, in relative good shape, and have good character.

[@kathleen-ww6cx]

POV I have my test in 30 minutes and I’m trying to not panic 😀

[@owensmith2761]

update

[@Papa_hot]

how did it go?

[@kelvinsantana93]

Lol

[@katchatt9827]

Real. Gonna take this soon at the seminar 😭

[@milkbiscuit166]

Did you get in?

[@programmingcafe7571]

I’m so glad I can rest during the pushups lol, I thought we had to do it all in a row without stopping

[@nien2584]

Well, I got a lot of work to do. But, I'm ready for the challenge.

[@hardyjaw4463]

My CFA was awesome. This did mine this year 2019

[@azarus20041]

How did you physically prepare yourself for the test beforehand? I intend to apply to both USNA as well as USAFA and I'd like to get as best prepared both physically and mentally.

[@masonburgess1599]

I feel like this is the one thing that's going to keep me out of my dream college and career.

[@alexbrooks2966]

Depends how bad you want it- if you want it you'll put in the work and make it happen 😉

[@jordanwilliams8040]

Anything worth being proud of takes some effort or else everyone would do it. Don't be lazy and stop watching tiktok and wasting time

[@calireece4293]

An awesome opportunity like no other, I have a few months until my PT Test but I will always strive for excellence!

[@ZacharyHarpel]

Doing my CFA in about two weeks. I think I'll be able to pass. Like everyone else is saying, biggest advice is to start training early. When I started training, I couldn't get the averages on ANYTHING. Now, a couple months in to training, I can surpass almost every one. Also, do at least one mock test. Doing these back-to-back makes a negative difference on your scores because you're worn out by the last couple events.

[@Averyavacadohs]

In 8 years I will be there

[@TheGreatMinecraftBeast]

Just curious. Does anyone know why all the service academies make fitness standards harder than standard enlisted boot camp? The Marine Corps for example have way lower standards compared to all of the academies...

[@filkz4530]

Because the branches want more enlistees than officers.

[@tgwopf]

It should be harder to become an officer than an enlistee

[@shadowwolf8496]

Because an officer are meant to be the best soldiers america can offer

[@alexgrucza7783]

I have 4-5 years to practice but I have a lot of work

[@uhh1607]

Alex Grucza how are you doing now?

[@Quint_69]

Wish I started that early.

[@coolguywithahat0127]

I only had a little under a year to prepare. Luckily for me I had a solid amount under my belt, but still a lot to do in a short amount of time.

[@kowardlykow12]

How's it going?

[@emtheplatypus337]

I want to get into the USAFA when I graduate, and I’m currently a sophomore in high school. Here’s the issue: I’ve never done a sport in my life and I really want to get into shape so I might be able to get into this academy. Can someone PLEASE give me idea to get fit in two years? I’m not overweight but I can guarantee I have no body strength

[@yannivu1774]

Literally just hit the gym and eat good

[@carverjohnson2941]

Run 3-5 miles daily. Lift Weights. Try to get an hour + of physical activity everyday. You'll b fine.

[@swizzyh195]

radioactive platypus please do track my guy and cross country

[@bradleywalton970]

how'd it go?

[@kowardlykow12]

Have you applied to the USAFA yet?

[@tayomayo22]

My cfa is today

[@bronson2080]

Taylor Harkley how did it go?

[@kierarahner4300]

How did you do

[@phenixsmith4819]

Thank you for this video!

[@basedmale4719]

Just 11 and already training

[@emilypenney3381]

Dang! Impressive that you have the determination to do that, even though you still have 7 years left.

[@charlottelodmell2828]

Hey ur probably around 13 now, how are you holding up? I’m 14 and I really wanna get in so it’s cool to see people my age who have the same dreams.

[@alexanderrichards6403]

@@charlottelodmell2828 same

[@alexanderrichards6403]

@@charlottelodmell2828 same

[@thegodseeker6035]

I can do pretty much everything here beyond the expected goals… except the sit-ups. I have a protruding tailbone, so I cannot do sit-ups on a hard surface. My best in two minutes is ten.

[@applesandoranges3648]

you can use a mat, and also don't say u can do beyond the expected goals, make sure u can do all of them in sequence, and don't aim for expected, aim for max

[@davywavy1918]

i wanted to join the marines but they dont have waivers for asthma

[@Quint_69]

Well yeah the battlefield isn't gonna stop all movement so you can take time to breathe.

[@bauerj3398]

My biggest question is the basketball throw. I have seen it in many videos, including one in which the guy claimed to have personally talked to the test creator, and in most, using the overhand 'grenade throw' is allowable, but in some of the comments, people claim otherwise.

[@kalvus5270]

Noooo I can’t do 5 pull ups for the life of me let alone 12

[@heatherlory99]

Basketball throw will be the easiest part for me since I play water polo. Ps: the air force pfp is for the congresswomen to see when she reads my emails 😉

[@Angiejgv]

Okay, I’m going to be transparent. I am a 20 year old currently in college about to finish my first semester of my second year. No military affiliation. I can’t say I was the best in my class, but I was decent. I graduated from high school with a (not great but not bad) 3.8 gpa. I was in a basketball team in middle school. As for high school, I moved during my sophomore year to a rural area. When I tried out for the basketball team, I was rejected. (My friend was upset about it because she said I did much better than some of the girls who got accepted, but that was because they had parental connections with the coaches/ or had played in previous years). I do love to run and exercise though. I run at least a mile every other day/ or if not I substitute it with core exercises. As for clubs or extracurriculars, I graduated as a National Technical Honors society student & Magna cum laude. For awards, I was a NC HOSA regional finalist (unfortunately, I didn’t participate in more clubs). As far as leadership roles go, I might not have any in school, but I do have them in my community. I attended a Christian church one hour away from my home. There, I have been the youths secretary (part of the youth leadership team) and also a Sunday school teacher. This church affiliation has presented me with many leadership roles as well, for example a camp counselor or women’s conference staff, etc. Academically speaking, I am good at studying and great at my classes. As of right now, I am guaranteed to pass this semester with an all A standing. I love to study and I love learning, but my family’s financial status has never been great, so I’ve had to work with being in school since my freshman year in high school to present time. At some points, I’d be working two jobs at a time while having to complete an 18 credit hour semester. The reason I would love to join is because I would be financially free to complete my education, which would be a dream come true. It would also relief all the stress from mine and my mothers shoulders. Also, after seeing their curriculum, I was amazed with all the classes and sports they have to offer. I would be a dream to go there for me. I feel like if I even have a 50% at getting into the AFA, I would even retake my SAT/ ACT test to achieve better scores. Can someone please be honest with me and tell me if I even have a chance of getting in?

[@CleoStoebe]

I would say that you have a good chance of going in. Your grades seem good and it seems like you’ve done a lot of good service for your community. I would recommend getting some kind of acknowledgment from your church for your service and suck because anything you’ve accomplished is great. The only thing i would be worried about is your fitness test. Since you’re a woman, (I think) exceed on the exercises for the men’s grading scale. That would increase your chances on getting in instantly.

[@tusajigweowens5662]

I've got a lot of work to do!💪🏾

[@alexsusgerardo3265]

Wondering if these target numbers parallel to USNA? this is by far the BEST video for anyone applying to any SA!

[@Jason-gt2kx]

Yes, me too. All I can find for the Navy is the maximum scores. I am not sure what the minimum requirements are. I found a blog for AF that matches the scores on this vid. I will assume for now this avg is the same for all 4 branches, but it probably just comes down to the highest scores from the candidates that apply that specific year.

[@tonyrowland9216]

Want to explain the ball throw?

[@OscarA.BenitesNavarro]

Very interesting

[@sam-mm1eq]

Are there any similar videos out there like this for the Naval Academy?

[@maxwellmondo4857]

It's the same test for all academies, the CFA

[@sam-mm1eq]

@@maxwellmondo4857 yeah I thought so

[@justo2one]

I thought the basketball throw was a joke.

[@shriekin_warlock2371]

I thought it was 69 inches not feet.

[@kwhitewinter7088]

Prob for grenade throwing cuse you don't want that anywhere near ya

[@connors6178]

@@kwhitewinter7088 Air Force doesn’t exactly do a whole lot of grenade lobbing lol. But I hear u. I heard from one guys video that he talked to some guy involved with admissions(I wanna say a someone from USAFA but I don’t quite remember) and it’s for measuring general athleticism. People who tend to be more athletic are capable of throwing it farther which makes sense since they want able bodied candidates

[@kwhitewinter7088]

@@connors6178 yeah, i get that put i was thinking of at BT cause they throw grenades and stuff, dont want em too close or boom

[@JFVNATION]

Also i never knew waves was a style in 2016

[@OscarA.BenitesNavarro]

Im Honduras 🇭🇳 hi there

[@rickrock2221]

12 pullups and a mile in 6:29? Nah I don't believe that. This is some kind of other program or something

[@MinDetonator96]

Richard Hebert hit the gym buddy

[@vitoratio2718]

You are very out of shape if that sounds hard to you

[@swizzyh195]

I think what he’s saying is that that’s too low of a number. My PR is 5:00 for a mile. And I eat junk food all the time, wtf.

[@FraldinhoBJJ]

Vito Ratio bullshit . 6:30 mile isn’t easy . In high school I ran a 6:10 mile and I trained like a mad man and I was a wrestler . It was NOT easy to get there and I was a ranked wrestler . In the army on my two mile I ran it in 12:30 and that was absolutely pushing my body and I was 18 and a two sport letter man in school. 4 minutes is world class . 5 is elite 6 is superior 7 is athletic 8 minutes is above average for non competitive runners . I now probably run a 7:30 at 32, but I also bench press about 365 now

[@kennedyy4916]

Chandiwira Beza i’m a female high school athlete and can run an 8 minute mile cmon now it’s not that hard jus work

[@Lapwing1916]

This was Helpful

[@nicr7959]

I can only do 10 pull ups but can run a 5:40 . I reach the goal for everything else am I ok?

[@aryanraj1667]

Nick I bet if u practice u can do two more,

[@nicr7959]

@@aryanraj1667 I have the pft tomorrow I can do 13 as of Tuesday

[@AshmanP01]

@@nicr7959did you get in??

[@learadobbins9308]

Is this still relevant to 2020 PFT regulations?

[@piolocabrera7110]

What is the passing score for the assessment?

[@peterstroe1216]

I don't get the shuttle run times. Recommended time is 8.7 seconds, but for what? Is it for 10 years back and forth equalling 20 yards? Or is it for 10 yard dashes 4 times in a row equalling 40 yards?

[@LaSusD]

Did you figure it out?

[@lufin9997]

Do you need to go straight arms without any bend (unflexed) when doing the pull-ups our can you have a slight bend?

[@Sophie-ks3ms]

You must have a straight arm (unflexed) before doing each pull-up

[@saramccormack8863]

Jacob

[@Tangologic0]

Quickest I can do for the shuttle run is 9.5-2sec. What to increase to get it closer to 8.1sec?

[@stealthtomcat4739]

Are pull-ups mandatory to become an US Air Force pilot

[@evand.5188]

The pull ups got me worried

[@shriekin_warlock2371]

What about the basketball throws? How the hell do you throw a basketball almost 70 feet with one hand.

[@evand.5188]

@@shriekin_warlock2371 that's easy as hell.

[@therussianbullfrog3975]

@@evand.5188 not with my fucking noodle arms

[@jjayjones1018]

Its kinda easy ngl if you play ball you'll se why

[@alexandersong6722]

Where do you take it?

[@xXPredator21Xx]

At your local Admissions office or a ROTC instructor at your school

[@jenniferoveson]

When you're in the application portion you'll have to contact your ALO and schedule a place and time.

[@Beaster64]

@@xXPredator21Xx or Physical Education Teacher

[@tbet10]

When and how do you take this? Is it after getting a congressman nomination?

[@ayanafellows8578]

You can take it at any time during the application process. Nominations have different deadlines.

[@thesuitmakesmefeelfancy3375]

Thought it was harder

[@1daltonc528]

Is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu a sport provided at the academy?

[@iroyalsportz868]

Do we have to record the CFA or no? I have seen some people online talking about videos of their fitness tests...

[@anonymous-hz1hd]

I’ve started 3 years in advance and have a solid plan for sit ups, push ups, and the mile run (I’m on track) but I don’t really have a clue for shuttle run bb throw and pulls any suggestions?

[@kalebt7042]

We have never done this shit here in the Canadian Air cadets.

[@briankusznir9094]

why would you show those pushups? smh

[@ajbhuiyan4589]

The Rock would be able to do all this easily

[@mightymj1095]

I have a few question to ask about this test I am from Georgia and if I get accepted to the Air Force academy how can I take the cfa test if I have to make an appointment? If I get put on prep school do I still have to take the cfa test? How can I improve my pull ups

[@lisaphelps3476]

The CFA is part of your application process to the academy

[@JFVNATION]

Im a 9th grader in rotc and they let u use your glasses

[@ajhhou9721]

JFV NATION I’m a 10th grader in rotc

[@pestilencetheplague7646]

Is this still relevant because this is the only video I could find with this info

[@just_some_internet_stranger]

I mean, I’d hope so. I’ve been training based off of this video. Also, it is found on their page, so if it isn’t I’m screwed. And everyone else would be, too, lol. Yeah, I think it’s still relevant.

[@spiceyyburritos]

@@just_some_internet_strangerdid you get in ?

[@MegaTech81]

Really wanna join but my eyesight is complete shit without my glasses

[@aidanpeck4247]

That should not be an excuse to go to USAFA. If you are good enough and you pass with high scores you can get corrective eye surgery paid by the Air Force. Also, USAFA does a lot more than just flying so poor eyesight should never be an excuse.

[@natalieh203]

U can still join u got this

[@xSavv]

Can’t you just wear contacts?

[@lillianmarkovitz8723]

I have three years to train here we go lol

[@alexanderrichards6403]

same here

[@BsB-w1x]

Good luck

[@yormumisfishyd4407]

This really upset me in England we can join any fitness skinny as a twig fat as a sausage who gives a fuck it's not like once you've been in cadets you HAVE TO JOIN THE army

[@michaelmiranda6310]

I’m currently enlisted trying to apply to the academy, how can I get one of these tests done?

[@LucaszJazz]

ask your mentor they know

[@lox_ir]

Oh thank goodness I can do a flex arm hang in 31 seconds

[@Gorhaloth]

It is much better if you can do a single pull up. No seriously. A single pull up is weighted better than any amount of time in a flex arm hang. I suppose if you can do it infinitely that might be better.

[@iisylo-2297]

was about to say.. me shooting hoops thats a easy F for me

[@kcaro5389]

The basketball throw sounds gruelling.

[@jordanwilliams8040]

What lol? It's throwing a basketball. The question is what if you use a girls ball?

[@naomi8753]

my brother goes there and when he visits, he does pushups with me on his back! I am in middle school and i am an acrobat and i want to go there. should i??

[@uhh1607]

Naomi Martin The Air Force Academy is definitely an amazing experience that you will never forget. It’s an awesome opportunity and if you get a chance at it, by all means, you should take it! Your in middle school which is perfect to start training! Good luck! I believe in you!!!

[@naomi8753]

embryo, Thanks for the advice but I also have hearing loss. Would dat be a problem... :/

[@uhh1607]

Naomi Martin I would say to still try and go for it! You never know what can happen! You can always apply to a back up school but you’ll never now until you try.

[@danielkurian4818]

12 pull ups for men and only 2 for women...lol

[@scungledesserts6379]

I think 2 is a little to easy especially since its military

[@Jason-gt2kx]

Are you really that stupid? Men and women have different biologies. Women don't have the upper body mass and testosterone that men do. Not cool to be sexist bro, especially if you are depending your life on what could be a female officer...

[@darkwolf1328]

the dislikes are the people who want to fly but don't have a work ethic and say its "too hard", and the people from other military branches saying its "too easy" (most people cant even do this though, even some who consider themselves athletic so...)

[@jjayjones1018]

Yknow sometimes people ACCIDENTALLY click the button so maybe dont assume such things cause sometimes by hand would slip and id accidentally touch the button so maybe dont assume that

[@areszippy4434]

This is such BS. The air Force needs the best people they can get. They should have one standard for everyone to meet, and not lower the bar for females. I understand they are weeker, and this is necessary to ensure an equal amount of women and men, but this isn't a charity, this is an army. When it comes to battle, I want the people who have my back to be the most physically apt available, and it doesn't matter to me the male/female percent. It may make it more difficult for women, but certainly still possible. I can't believe this is a thing.

[@CHRIMOND777]

Dude, its the air force, not marines. Air force isn't a physical-based military branch, it's more technical.

[@theray-venfam1536]

The marines have lower standards for females as well bro lmao. But I agree with the first person. All people should be able to pass the same standard, no matter their gender, simply because (as I see it) the people you're fighting in a war arent going to only shoot the girls because they know the girl cant carry a wounded man off the field. Its bs.

[@tessatrayner8422]

women have different bodies so they can be exactly as strong and fit as a man while having lower requirements... it's science, not sexism dumbass

[@narwhallegion8583]

If a female can lift x% of her body weigh, and a male can lift x% of his body weight (assume x = a high number), both are fit, but the male can still lift more than the female.

[@basedmale4719]

There are current careers. Some need higher pt require ments, a woman mechanic vs a pilot have different strain and experience different levels physical activity so it isn't sexist

[@quailrunners7102]

that girl wasn't doing real push ups wtf

[@prizma45]

that's how you do them in the army

[@mattxgaming4053]

Zaki Hydar *air force

[@aiden5888]

Guys have to do 10 more pull-ups than girls and women don’t even have to do them. Bs

[@pablojosegalan5045]

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