<p>Okay so I was planning on taking the CFT the first week I got back to school. I'd been working all summer long getting in shape and all that good stuff. Then guess what happened? I was at a competition a couple days before school started and I ended up breaking my arm and hurting my leg.(I fell off my horse and got stepped on) So now I've been out now for about 4 weeks and hopefully only have only a couple more to go until I get my splint/cast thing off. It wasn't really that bad of a break but it was in the joint...and I'm worried because my arm's basically worthless now. </p>
<p>So what should I do? Should I tell my field force commander person? My parents don't think I should because West Point might get discouraged or something like that…Anyone know about something like this happening before? Is it really bad if I end up having to take my CFT a lot later?</p>
<p>Also anyone have any idea how long it would take to be able to do all the CFT stuff (esp. push ups, pull ups, and basketball throw) after a broken arm? And how to get back in shape fast after something like that?</p>
<p>(Sorry the title supposed to say CFT not CFA...opps)</p>
<p>I'm sorry to hear about your accident and injuries and know how frustrated you must be. Shogun is right, if you have already started the DoDMERB process you will need to report your new injuries to them.</p>
<p>You will need to ask your doctor about the timing for getting back in shape. There is generally at least a 6 week wait before you do weight bearing exercise after a fracture, but that depends on how complex the fracture was, what sort of fixation was used (cast only, no internal fixation with wires/screws?), and how well you have healed. Also remember that you will need to start exercising slowly once you do start. After the cast comes off, you will need to strengthen your arm muscles before you try and work them to the max. A good physical therapist (look for one who is an athlete if possible) will be able to help you.</p>
<p>Yes, you will need to report any major injuries that you recieve to DODMERB. The sooner you do it the sooner you can begin the waiver process if DODMERB decides to disqualify you.</p>
<p>If it was simple break it is unlikely that you will be disqualified (but never say never where DoDMERB is concerned); however you will likely have to prove that you have no functional deficit as a result of the break. DoDMERB can take a while to evaluate records, make sure you follow their instructions and submit any documentation ASAP when asked. Make copies of everything in case things get "lost in the system". Be proactive about following up.</p>
<p>You MUST report everything to DODMERB. There was a young lady from our area who recieved an appointment the same time as my son and was turned away on R Day because she had had a "minor" surgerical procedure on her foot 6 weeks previously and had not notified the proper authorities. She was deemed disqualified that day. Heartbreaking for her. It's better to know ahead of time no matter what the outcome.</p>
<p>Yes, to be clear, my comment that a simple break with no complications or functional deficit would be unlikely to result in disqualification was in reference to you notifying DoDMERB ASAP. On R-Day new cadets are asked if they have had any changes in medical status since their DoDMERB examination. If they have, but have not reported it, they are sent home. Do not try to hide your injury - it is not worth it.</p>
<p>This year, a kid broke his arm a few weeks beforehand, cut off his cast before R-day and did not tell anyone. At the end of the first week of beast he fell off the pull up bar and rebroke it because it was not healed all the way. He was then sent home. So pretty much just be careful and do not do anything stupid before beast, or during, because they will send you home.</p>
<p>sorry, but this has been bugging me. CFA is the candidate fitness assessment, CFT is Cadet Field training, the summer training after plebe year. I know the acronym sea that is the military is confusing, but it was just bugging me.</p>