Who do air force recruiters reject?
While U.S. Air Force recruiters prefer having a one-on-one discussion with a potential recruit before permanently disqualifying a candidate, there are some items that generally cause a recruiter to reject an applicant:AgeEnlisted personnel are required to begin basic training before their 28th birthday. Officer candidates must be commissioned before their 35th birthday.Height and Weight RequirementsGenerally, men must be between 60 to 80 inches tall and women must be between 58 to 80 inches tall. Maximum weight depends on a person’s height, but generally the Air Force will reject an applicant whose body fat is over 20 to 24 percent for males and 28 to 32 percent for females.Test ScoresEnlisted personnel are required to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) with a critical component called the Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT). The Air Force requires a minimum score of 36 on the AFQT.Medical ConditionsRecruiters can reject applicants with known medical conditi
