What is the Air Force vision requirements?

Have normal color vision with near visual acuity of 20/30 without correction and distance visual acuity of no worse than 20/70 in each eye, correctable to 20/20. Meet refraction, accommodation and astigmatism requirements—corrective eye surgery could be a disqualifier.

What is an AF Form 469?

AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report, is U.S. Air Force (AF) form used for describing the physical limitations and recommended duty or mobility restrictions of service members. This form is filed if the service member’s health condition does not allow them to accomplish their mission effectively.

What is a Class 3 flight physical Air Force?

Flight docs and Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) pilots do an initial Class II physical. Class III is for AFSCs that fly but don’t control the aircraft (non-rated) such as loadmasters, Special Mission Aviators, CSOs, and the like.

Can you get a waiver for eyesight?

The military started accepting waivers for this eye surgery in 1997 on a trial basis with special operations (SEAL, EOD, and Diver, for example) candidates and then for pilots. Now, it is an acceptable surgery for all candidates seeking service in the military.

Does eyesight matter in Air Force?

Good eyesight is obviously important for Air Force pilots and other personnel. But even if you need prescription eyeglasses to see, you can still be accepted into the Air Force, as long as you meet a few basic requirements. However, don’t plan to wear contact lenses.

What is a WASP in the military?

The Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) were a brave and dedicated group of aviators who helped the U.S. win the WWII battles in the air. They did not participate in combat directly. But they did take the place of men who could and did fight in the air.

What is a code 37 in the Air Force?

When an Airman has a medical condition, which might require an MEB, a Code 37 is initiated by the base Medical Group. A RILO is sent to their Medical Retention Standards office at AFPC by the base Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer (PEBLO).

What disqualifies you from a flight physical?

Coronary heart disease that has been treated or, if untreated, that has been symptomatic or clinically significant. Diabetes mellitus requiring hypoglycemic medications. Disturbance of consciousness without satisfactory explanation of cause. Epilepsy.

How long is a Class 3 flight physical good for Air Force?

Third Class Rules (Private / Student / Recreational Pilots)

Age on Date of Third Class Medical Exam:	Then your flight physical expires, for that operation, at the end of the last day of the:
(i) Under age 40	60th month after the month of the date of examination shown on the medical certificate.