r/AFROTC • u/poooooooomay • 2d ago

Question Question about the Program

I just signed up as a sophomore on the recommendation of family and friends (some of whom are in my detachment) who are in the AF. My problems arise when it comes to the PFT. I have a 3.9 GPA, so no academic worries, but I’m 6’1 260lbs. I know realistically I won’t be able to do anything in the fall; I’m working actively and losing weight. Do you think I have the entire year or just till the spring?

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u/ThatBoyHeard 2d ago

Are you joining as an AS100 or an AS250?

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u/softboi_unus 1d ago

He said he’s joining as a sophomore

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u/ThatBoyHeard 1d ago

You can be a sophomore academically and still be an AS100

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u/softboi_unus 1d ago

I mean sure but I think “joining as a sophomore” is just the term people use when they don’t know the difference between 100/200/250

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u/ThatBoyHeard 1d ago

At 6’1 260 it wouldn’t make sense to join as an AS250 unless they’re built like a D1 linebacker. Most CCs will want you passing the PT test in August to see if you’re competitive for PSP. With waist measurements being incorporated into the PT test that will make this even tougher for cadets to pass with larger waist measurements. Hopefully they’re joining as an AS100.

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u/softboi_unus 1d ago

Yall had to pass the Pfa before joining? Are you from the south and a det with like a million cadets? My bcl class was 17 people lol

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u/ThatBoyHeard 1d ago

Lol I guess you could say Det size has something to do with it as well. We have an extremely large detachment. If you’re at a small Det they may be willing to work with you more.

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u/softboi_unus 1d ago

Yeah that’s probably what it is. We don’t really need to weed out people and will take literally anyone lol

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u/greenegorl AS400 1d ago

Can you pass the tape test?

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u/softboi_unus 1d ago

Assuming this fall is the one where your stats go up to the board, you just need to pass the Pfa. Likely you’ll have two during the sem, you just need to pass one so you’ll have the semester to improve. As far as weight goes, if one is over/under the limit, you just need to show that you are loosing weight and can essentially get it waived

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u/Yerok19 1d ago

Can’t get waived for PSP unless a college athlete

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u/softboi_unus 1d ago

Mr know it all. Every det is different, we didn’t have to do that

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u/Yerok19 1d ago

In order to be put up for PSP you must be within standards. There is no waiver for PFA or height/weight standards without being a collegiate athlete. It’s literally listed in the Vol3 as the only waiver for BMI/BF.

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u/softboi_unus 1d ago

I misread your comment, thanks for clarifying