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!
@eleanortallman63644 жыл бұрын
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.
@jakesimpson63654 жыл бұрын
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!
@tusajigweowens56624 жыл бұрын
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!
@kennyt54553 жыл бұрын
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_Aquatics3 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@Spartan1367 жыл бұрын
When I saw basketball throw, I thought they meant shooting hoops XD
@phenixsmith48196 жыл бұрын
Spartan 0136 same Omg 😂
@tiffariff6 жыл бұрын
Same and I panicked because im terrible at that.
@hollyngrace86103 жыл бұрын
Same!
@firstlast97313 жыл бұрын
same I was like "oh s--- I better get practicing"
@tmca603 жыл бұрын
That would make more sense. The basketball throw is nonsense, and for some reason nobody has challenged it.
@basedmale47196 жыл бұрын
I got the intelligence to get in now just the physical part. Mainly the shuttle runs basketball through and pull ups
@valentinal33166 жыл бұрын
Diamond Empire *Mainly the shuttle runs, basketball THROW, and pull-ups.
@michaelc98106 жыл бұрын
lidia l #grammernazilol
@michaelc98106 жыл бұрын
Diamond Empire Same Here But determination is an essential value right? We can get it done;)
@basedmale47196 жыл бұрын
Yeah Michael
@basedmale47196 жыл бұрын
Lidia autocorrect
@alexpaige86937 жыл бұрын
I have a lot to work on, but I will work very hard over the next year and a half
@Ranbowes5647 жыл бұрын
Alexandria Firby Me too. Good luck!
@addisonfox3785 жыл бұрын
How did it work out?
@alexisb20704 жыл бұрын
Alex Paige howd it go?
@oh99003 жыл бұрын
well??
@ek96073 жыл бұрын
@@oh9900 ik I wanna know too lol
@kathleen-ww6cx2 жыл бұрын
POV I have my test in 30 minutes and I’m trying to not panic 😀
@owensmith27612 жыл бұрын
update
@Papa_hot Жыл бұрын
how did it go?
@kelvinsantana933 ай бұрын
Lol
@katchatt98273 ай бұрын
Real. Gonna take this soon at the seminar 😭
@milkbiscuit166Ай бұрын
Did you get in?
@kaitlynnwalker18347 жыл бұрын
Push ups are my weaknesses l
@jacobsmith44534 жыл бұрын
Kaitlynn Walker same
@Dani986644 жыл бұрын
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.
@hankertanger51753 жыл бұрын
@@Dani98664 Thank you so much
@mightymj10953 жыл бұрын
@@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
@Dani986643 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@programmingcafe75714 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad I can rest during the pushups lol, I thought we had to do it all in a row without stopping
@realgoodscoobysnacks5 жыл бұрын
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
@tsrgames56694 жыл бұрын
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
@beauwilliams90543 жыл бұрын
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.
@nien25846 жыл бұрын
Well, I got a lot of work to do. But, I'm ready for the challenge.
@masonburgess15992 жыл бұрын
I feel like this is the one thing that's going to keep me out of my dream college and career.
@alexbrooks2966 Жыл бұрын
Depends how bad you want it- if you want it you'll put in the work and make it happen 😉
@jordanwilliams8040 Жыл бұрын
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
@hardyjaw44635 жыл бұрын
My CFA was awesome. This did mine this year 2019
@azarus200414 жыл бұрын
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.
@calireece42935 жыл бұрын
An awesome opportunity like no other, I have a few months until my PT Test but I will always strive for excellence!
@alexgrucza77837 жыл бұрын
I have 4-5 years to practice but I have a lot of work
@uhh16074 жыл бұрын
Alex Grucza how are you doing now?
@Quint_694 жыл бұрын
Wish I started that early.
@coolguywithahat01273 жыл бұрын
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.
@kowardlykow123 жыл бұрын
How's it going?
@Averyavacadohs2 жыл бұрын
In 8 years I will be there
@kalvus52703 жыл бұрын
Noooo I can’t do 5 pull ups for the life of me let alone 12
@heatherlory993 жыл бұрын
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 😉
@TheGreatMinecraftBeast3 жыл бұрын
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...
@filkz45303 жыл бұрын
Because the branches want more enlistees than officers.
@tgwopf Жыл бұрын
It should be harder to become an officer than an enlistee
@shadowwolf84966 ай бұрын
Because an officer are meant to be the best soldiers america can offer
@phenixsmith48196 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video!
@gorilla_cuck_enjoyer49364 жыл бұрын
Now i know what i have to work om
@alexsusgerardo32653 жыл бұрын
Wondering if these target numbers parallel to USNA? this is by far the BEST video for anyone applying to any SA!
@Jason-gt2kx2 жыл бұрын
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.
@emtheplatypus3375 жыл бұрын
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
@yannivu17745 жыл бұрын
Literally just hit the gym and eat good
@carverjohnson29415 жыл бұрын
Run 3-5 miles daily. Lift Weights. Try to get an hour + of physical activity everyday. You'll b fine.
@swizzyh1955 жыл бұрын
radioactive platypus please do track my guy and cross country
@bradleywalton9703 жыл бұрын
how'd it go?
@kowardlykow123 жыл бұрын
Have you applied to the USAFA yet?
@thegodseeker60353 ай бұрын
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.
@applesandoranges364828 күн бұрын
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
@tayomayo225 жыл бұрын
My cfa is today
@bronson20804 жыл бұрын
Taylor Harkley how did it go?
@kierarahner43004 жыл бұрын
How did you do
@SPC_Storey4 жыл бұрын
Why isn't it the same requirements as the regular afpt test? For regular Air Force it's 1 minute for each push-up and sit-ups, the 1.5 mile
@bronson20804 жыл бұрын
Amn Storey the afpt push-up test has less required
@backtworeality4 жыл бұрын
Too many people would be qualified to attend the academy
@basedmale47196 жыл бұрын
Just 11 and already training
@emilypenney33815 жыл бұрын
Dang! Impressive that you have the determination to do that, even though you still have 7 years left.
@charlottelodmell28283 жыл бұрын
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.
@alexanderrichards64033 жыл бұрын
@@charlottelodmell2828 same
@alexanderrichards64033 жыл бұрын
@@charlottelodmell2828 same
@davywavy19184 жыл бұрын
i wanted to join the marines but they dont have waivers for asthma
@Quint_694 жыл бұрын
Well yeah the battlefield isn't gonna stop all movement so you can take time to breathe.
@JFVNATION6 жыл бұрын
Also i never knew waves was a style in 2016
@OscarA.BenitesNavarro6 күн бұрын
Very interesting
@justo2one6 жыл бұрын
I thought the basketball throw was a joke.
@shriekin_warlock23714 жыл бұрын
I thought it was 69 inches not feet.
@kwhitewinter70883 жыл бұрын
Prob for grenade throwing cuse you don't want that anywhere near ya
@connors61783 жыл бұрын
@@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
@kwhitewinter70883 жыл бұрын
@@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
@tusajigweowens56624 жыл бұрын
I've got a lot of work to do!💪🏾
@tonyrowland92163 жыл бұрын
Want to explain the ball throw?
@darkwolf13283 жыл бұрын
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...)
@jjayjones10183 жыл бұрын
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
@evand.51884 жыл бұрын
The pull ups got me worried
@shriekin_warlock23714 жыл бұрын
What about the basketball throws? How the hell do you throw a basketball almost 70 feet with one hand.
@evand.51883 жыл бұрын
@@shriekin_warlock2371 that's easy as hell.
@therussianbullfrog39753 жыл бұрын
@@evand.5188 not with my fucking noodle arms
@jjayjones10183 жыл бұрын
Its kinda easy ngl if you play ball you'll se why
@lufin99974 жыл бұрын
Do you need to go straight arms without any bend (unflexed) when doing the pull-ups our can you have a slight bend?
@Sophie-ks3ms3 жыл бұрын
You must have a straight arm (unflexed) before doing each pull-up
@sam-mm1eq4 жыл бұрын
Are there any similar videos out there like this for the Naval Academy?
@maxwellmondo48574 жыл бұрын
It's the same test for all academies, the CFA
@sam-mm1eq4 жыл бұрын
@@maxwellmondo4857 yeah I thought so
@ajbhuiyan45892 жыл бұрын
The Rock would be able to do all this easily
@Lapwing19163 жыл бұрын
This was Helpful
@peterstroe12162 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Did you figure it out?
@Tangologic09 ай бұрын
Quickest I can do for the shuttle run is 9.5-2sec. What to increase to get it closer to 8.1sec?
@anonymous-hz1hd5 ай бұрын
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?
@MegaTech816 жыл бұрын
Really wanna join but my eyesight is complete shit without my glasses
@aidanpeck42476 жыл бұрын
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.
@natalieh2035 жыл бұрын
U can still join u got this
@xSavv5 жыл бұрын
Can’t you just wear contacts?
@thesuitmakesmefeelfancy33756 жыл бұрын
Thought it was harder
@learadobbins93084 жыл бұрын
Is this still relevant to 2020 PFT regulations?
@piolocabrera71103 жыл бұрын
What is the passing score for the assessment?
@stealthtomcat47392 жыл бұрын
Are pull-ups mandatory to become an US Air Force pilot
@iroyalsportz868 Жыл бұрын
Do we have to record the CFA or no? I have seen some people online talking about videos of their fitness tests...
@saramccormack88634 жыл бұрын
Jacob
@briankusznir90944 жыл бұрын
why would you show those pushups? smh
@lox_ir5 жыл бұрын
Oh thank goodness I can do a flex arm hang in 31 seconds
@Gorhaloth5 жыл бұрын
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.
@kalebt70426 жыл бұрын
We have never done this shit here in the Canadian Air cadets.
@yormumisfishyd44075 жыл бұрын
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
@1daltonc5282 жыл бұрын
Is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu a sport provided at the academy?
@lillianmarkovitz87233 жыл бұрын
I have three years to train here we go lol
@alexanderrichards64033 жыл бұрын
same here
@tbet104 жыл бұрын
When and how do you take this? Is it after getting a congressman nomination?
@ayanafellows85784 жыл бұрын
You can take it at any time during the application process. Nominations have different deadlines.
@nicr79594 жыл бұрын
I can only do 10 pull ups but can run a 5:40 . I reach the goal for everything else am I ok?
@aryanraj16674 жыл бұрын
Nick I bet if u practice u can do two more,
@nicr79594 жыл бұрын
@@aryanraj1667 I have the pft tomorrow I can do 13 as of Tuesday
@JFVNATION6 жыл бұрын
Im a 9th grader in rotc and they let u use your glasses
@ajhhou97215 жыл бұрын
JFV NATION I’m a 10th grader in rotc
@mightymj10953 жыл бұрын
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
@lisaphelps34762 жыл бұрын
The CFA is part of your application process to the academy
@rickrock22216 жыл бұрын
12 pullups and a mile in 6:29? Nah I don't believe that. This is some kind of other program or something
@MinDetonator966 жыл бұрын
Richard Hebert hit the gym buddy
@vitoratio27185 жыл бұрын
You are very out of shape if that sounds hard to you
@swizzyh1955 жыл бұрын
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.
@FraldinhoBJJ5 жыл бұрын
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
@kennedyy49164 жыл бұрын
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
@kcaro53892 жыл бұрын
The basketball throw sounds gruelling.
@jordanwilliams8040 Жыл бұрын
What lol? It's throwing a basketball. The question is what if you use a girls ball?
@iisylo-22973 жыл бұрын
was about to say.. me shooting hoops thats a easy F for me
@michaelmiranda63102 жыл бұрын
I’m currently enlisted trying to apply to the academy, how can I get one of these tests done?
@LucaszJazz2 жыл бұрын
ask your mentor they know
@danielkurian48184 жыл бұрын
12 pull ups for men and only 2 for women...lol
@scungledesserts63793 жыл бұрын
I think 2 is a little to easy especially since its military
@Jason-gt2kx2 жыл бұрын
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...
@pestilencetheplague76463 жыл бұрын
Is this still relevant because this is the only video I could find with this info
@just_some_internet_stranger3 жыл бұрын
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.
@spiceyyburritosАй бұрын
@@just_some_internet_strangerdid you get in ?
@naomi87534 жыл бұрын
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??
@uhh16074 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@naomi87534 жыл бұрын
embryo, Thanks for the advice but I also have hearing loss. Would dat be a problem... :/
@uhh16074 жыл бұрын
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.
@alexandersong67226 жыл бұрын
Where do you take it?
@xXPredator21Xx6 жыл бұрын
At your local Admissions office or a ROTC instructor at your school
@jenniferoveson5 жыл бұрын
When you're in the application portion you'll have to contact your ALO and schedule a place and time.
@Beaster645 жыл бұрын
@@xXPredator21Xx or Physical Education Teacher
@quailrunners71026 жыл бұрын
that girl wasn't doing real push ups wtf
@prizma455 жыл бұрын
that's how you do them in the army
@mattxgaming40534 жыл бұрын
Zaki Hydar *air force
@areszippy44346 жыл бұрын
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.
@CHRIMOND7776 жыл бұрын
Dude, its the air force, not marines. Air force isn't a physical-based military branch, it's more technical.
@theray-venfam15366 жыл бұрын
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.
@tessatrayner84226 жыл бұрын
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
@narwhallegion85836 жыл бұрын
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.
@basedmale47196 жыл бұрын
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
@aiden58886 жыл бұрын
Guys have to do 10 more pull-ups than girls and women don’t even have to do them. Bs