<p>I was getting a little worried cuz I dont want to get DQed for anything dumb. WHat should I expect? Will it be like a normal physical? btw, should i cut some weight for that physical?</p>
<p>It's just like any normal physical i've had, except there is a rectal exam. don't worry about it, it's basically a spread'em kind of thing that lasts like 2 seconds, it isn't bad. If you are DQ'd for anything, you get a second chance to pass it or to get a waiver.</p>
<p>My son went through this last summer...the exam was thorough but surprisingly quick...when I went through it back in the day it was an all-day affair at Brooklyn Navy Yard. They dilated my eyes and I had to find my way back to my aunt's house on the subway and had a heckuva time reading the map!
Anyway, he was questioned as far as his allergies were concerned, and had to do a "remedial" but it was only on paper with no more exams required...don't worry too much about the weight unless you're 10-15 over what you should be...that wouldn't be cool...
Vision also is a big problem for some kids...my son couldn't get the waiver for USNA but did get into Coast Guard where he is now undergoing summer training.</p>
<p>its nothing special. they dont do anything u havent done before.</p>
<p>Have a look at the medical form that has been sent to you, it will tell you what tests are done. Make sure you complete the history section honestly and thoroughly. If you answer yes to any of the items listed you will need to explain these fully i.e. when you were treated, who the doctor was and what the current status is. If you need to explain anything it may be helpful to take letters from you physician with you when you go for your medical - that way the doc doing the medical exam will have all the facts. The height weight chart is in the Standards for Medical Fitness document that was posted a few days ago - check it to see if you meet the standard.</p>
<p>Hugh Jass:</p>
<p>If you're working out a lot during this summer, don't have a major run/workout the night before your test. Also make sure you are properly hydrated before the test. Otherwise, your urine test may give elevated glucose or protein readings.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>Somewhat surprisingly five or so Coast Guard cadets who passed all the physicals and other hurdles to get an appointment were mustered out due to color blindness which was apparently not picked up in the process. Be very truthful on everything because you are re-examined when you get to your respective academy and you don't want to have to face a semester or two at community college because you were dismissed from the school you've dreamed about attending.</p>
<p>Hm, according to this document, I should be 194, Im about 200 now. Should I just cut the weight? Or, will the cut me some slack???</p>
<p>Well between now and Aug. 4 it may be tough to loss that weight but if you can do it safely it might be to your advantage.</p>
<p>According to the standard, body fat composition will be the final determining factor if your weight exceeds the limit.</p>
<p>Body fat will be the determining factor. That will continue to be true once you are at West Point. Many if not most of the corps squad athletes in sports like football, hockey, and lacrosse weighed "too much" according to the charts because of their large muscle mass. Every semester they would have to have their body fat measured to pass. Given the lifting and fitness ethos of the place, this was also true of many non-corps squad cadets.</p>
<p>In case you are wondering about those big football linemen, they receive waivers on the body fat rules until the end of their firstie year football season, after which they have less than six months to meet the body fat or weight chart guidelines. By graduation, many are barely recognizable as the guys who took the field during the previous fall.</p>
<p>If im say, 5 over what I should be, are they going to just count that and give me the benefit of the doubt? Or are they going to be like hard asses about the weight? I think I read somwhhere that the active duty weight requirements are kept on a much stricter level than the max weight requirements. Im worried because I took a body fat test like 2 years ago and it didnt look to good... Does anyone know how they perform the fat test? Do they use the calipers, or do they just measure wrist size and waist size and such???</p>
<p>Will I be "rejected from service"</p>
<p>After the physical, you will probably get "disqualified."</p>
<p>However, you can send in a rebuttal and have your weight retaken.</p>
<p>Use the time (in our beauracracy, there will be more than enough of this) in between physicals to loose a little weight.</p>
<p>Your problem will be solved. </p>
<p>I am in a similiar situation with blood pressure. Although it is probably superficial, I have started to diet differently and take yoga. </p>
<p>Remember, it is not DoDMERB's job to keep prospective candidates out of WP, but to ensure the cadets will be able to be commissioned 2nd Lieutenants.</p>
<p>BE PROACTIVE!!!</p>
<p>I too was about 10 over what I should have been. When I got my offer of admission, my regional admissions counselor sent me a body fat worksheet to take to a recruiter and get taped for. It was never a big deal.</p>
<p>For anyone else who reads this looking for more information on what to expect:</p>
<p>I guess running 10 miles is considered "strenuous activity" by doctors...even if you don't feel it. Make sure you drink lots and lots of water on the day before/on your exam. Dehydration can screw your urine test results.</p>
<p>Also, (for girls) your period can mess up your results too (protein/blood), but just go ahead and explain that you're on your period. They'll finish the rest of your exam (minus all that below the belt stuff) and tell you to come in to give another urine sample after your period.</p>
<p>They'll look at your scars and cuts, so no cutting the night before. ;) My doctor saw a cut on my leg from a tree branch and asked if it was a burn. It looks nothing like a burn. Sometimes I question the quality of some doctors these days.</p>
<p>You might want to bring a copy of your eye exam, even though the doctors' instructions say they don't have to fill all that out. My doctors said they won't sign the paper until I get a copy of my exam.</p>
<p>the armys standard for measuring body fat kinda strange. It was developed in the 50's by health insurance agencies to determine premiums... anyways they take your ht, wt, inches around neck, inches around waist measured at the belly button :). they punch it into a formula and give you a % usually way off. </p>
<p>much easier to just cut the weight than get taped for most people. Someone wrote that if you're dehydrated then it messes up your u/a. I'm pretty sure this is the same physical that the army gave me when I joined and I cut 10 lbs the day prior and had no problems. my u/a looked like a small glass of fat tire ale haha.</p>
<p>I hope this little bit helps someone. I just started the application process myself. Currently enlisted active army medic.</p>
<p>I don't think I passed the eye exam. Will this DQ me from admission? When I had my contacts in I don't think my vision was correctable to 20/20 and my uncorrected vision was horrible.</p>
<p>Theres waivers for pretty much everything in the army. If you want it bad enough, and persue it, then you can get whatever you need. Don't take no for an answer.</p>
<p>They used calipers and the pinch test to measure our sons' body fat, both at their physicals and once they were at WP.</p>
<p>If you have a heavily muscled but lean child, it might be worth it to have their body fat measured professionally ... pinch test, immersion, or ultrasound ... and certified before your physical. Take the certification to the physical. At the very least, it might accelerate the waiver process.</p>
<p>mrgreenapple,</p>
<p>You might like to know that a prior enlisted medic was named the best New Cadet for Beast this summer.</p>
<p>Best of luck to you.</p>