1W0X1 Entry Requirements

Below is a comprehensive guide on entry requirements for the Air Force Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). While we strive to keep our content updated but the Air Force is always changing their entry requirements. Please note that the information provided here is intended to give you a basic understanding and may not cover all specifics or recent changes. For detailed and specific inquiries, or if you have particular questions about your eligibility, we highly encourage you to speak directly with your Air Force recruiter. This will ensure that you receive the most current and applicable information tailored to your individual circumstances.

Testing

General - 66 and Electrical - 50

General

  • Must be over 17-years-old: No
  • Must not have served in the Peace Corps: No
  • Must poses a valid driver's license: No
  • Special Qualifications Required: No
  • No Alien status allowed: Yes
  • No Major Convictions: No

Education

  • Algebra Required: No
  • Trigonometry Required: No
  • Geometry Required: No
  • Biology Required: No
  • Physics Required: No
  • Chemistry Required: No
  • English Required: No
  • Typing Required: No

Medical

  • Must be able to lift: 50 lbs
  • Minimum height requirement: None
  • Must not have a speech impediment: Yes
  • Must not have any emotional instabilities: No
  • Must not have TMJ disorder: No
  • Must have all fingers: No
  • Must have full depth perception: No
  • Must have full color vision: No
  • Must not have a overwhelming fear of heights: No
  • Must not have a overwhelming fear of confined spaces: No
  • Must not have a overwhelming fear of insects: No
  • Must not have a overwhelming fear of fire: No
  • Must not have a fear of blood: No
  • Must not have a fear of guns: No

Vision Requirement

  • Corrected Distance Vision Left: 20/20
  • Corrected Distance Vision Right: 20/20
  • Uncorrected Distance Vision Left: 20/400
  • Uncorrected Distance Vision Right: 20/400
  • AVA: 1 - 20/20 or better

PULHES Medical Profile Minimum

  • Physical Capacity or Stamina (P): 2
  • Upper Extremities (U): 3
  • Lower Extremities (L): 1
  • Hearing and Ears (H): 2
  • Eyes (E): 2
  • Psychiatric (S): 1

PULHES Expanded Explanations

Physical Capacity or Stamina (P): Includes conditions of the heart, respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, genitourinary system, nervous system, allergic, endocrine, metabolic and nutritional diseases, diseases of the blood and blood forming tissues, dental conditions, diseases of the breast, and all other organic defects and diseases that do not fall under other specific factors of the system (e.g., underweight/overweight).

Upper Extremities (U): Includes the hands, arms, shoulder girdle, and upper spine (thoracic and cervical) with regard to strength, range of motion and general efficiency.

Lower Extremities (L): Includes the feet, legs, pelvic girdle, lower back and lower spine (lumbar and sacral) with regard to strength, range of motion and general efficiency.

Hearing and Ears (H): Includes auditory acuity and diseases and defects of the ear.

Eyes (E): Includes visual acuity and diseases and defects of the eye.

Psychiatric (S): Includes personality, emotional stability, psychiatric diseases, and any substance abuse disorders.

Ratings

  • Rating of 1: Qualified. Meets the medical fitness standards of the current version of DoDI 6130.03.
  • Rating of 2: An individual possesses some medical condition or physical defect that may require some activity limitations
  • Rating of O: Open status. Further information, such as medical treatment records or consultation is needed. UMF 40-1-2, Record of Medical Examination/Treatment, may be given to the applicant to assist in procuring additional medical information and/or documents required to complete the med read and/or medical examination.
  • Rating of 3T: Disqualified for a temporary medical condition. Must be given an Return Justified date (aka the date the condition will resolve itself) based on knowledge of medical condition natural history and/or regulatory guidance.
  • Rating of 3P: Disqualified for a permanent medical condition (or one for which the profiler wishes to forward to the medical waiver authority for consideration).

Reference USMEPCOM Regulation 40-1, Medical Qualification Program, for more detailed medical information for your specific circumstance.