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AFR 35-11, dated 10 April 1985, included standards for physical fitness performance tests with the option of a 1.5-mile run or a 3-mile walk. Since that time, ANG units have begun initial physical fitness testing of all personnel. This program brought with it new responsibilities for ANG medical units including the screening of individuals in whom health problems might indicate that they are at risk in taking the physical fitness test (PFT). The 111th TAC Clinic used a questionnaire, screened by physicians utilizing a predetermined grid of responses to designate individuals cleared for the run or walk test or as at risk. Of 823 individuals screened, 91 (11%) were designated at risk. These individuals are being further evaluated and 31 (29%) have been subsequently cleared to date. Physical testing of cleared individuals was accomplished, and both running and walking courses were carefully monitored by ambulance crews. Four casualties came to medical attention (blisters, severe fatigue, dizziness, and indigestion). The patient with severe fatigue was a patient on medical hold, S/P myocardial infarction, who had not been medically cleared to participate. The patient with light-headedness was found to have newly diagnosed hypertension. In view of the relatively small number of casualties incurred during this initial PFT, it is felt that the screening process employing a questionnaire evaluated by medical personnel is an appropriate method of minimizing risk.
Mil Med 1989 Sep
PMID:Report of an Air National Guard clinic's experience with screening at-risk individuals before initial physical fitness testing. 250 60

A study was conducted to determine the prevalence of substandard visual acuity in a representative sample of the aviation community. In addition, mobility readiness (ocular), ocular diseases, length of time since last visual examination, and adherence to ocular requirements per AFR 160-43 were assessed. Comprehensive eye examinations were performed in the Optometry Clinic on 68 randomly chosen members scheduled by the participating squadron. Of the 68 individuals, 51 (75%) had not had a professional eye examination in the last 2 years, 17 (25%) were not mobility ready, 15 (22%) had inadequate visual acuity per AFR 160-43, and 3 (4%) had ocular disease. The study suggests that comprehensive visual examinations be performed on a regularly scheduled basis by an optometrist or ophthalmologist to ensure that members see properly to perform assigned duties, that members have required optical materials to be deployment ready, and that members who develop ocular diseases be identified in a timely manner.
Mil Med 1994 Jun
PMID:Questioning vision readiness in the aviation community of the United States Air Force. 798 99

A study was conducted to determine the prevalence of substandard visual acuity in a sample of the diverse communities of the United States Air Force. In addition, mobility readiness (visual), ocular disease, time since last visual examination, and adherence to ocular requirements per AFR 160-43 were assessed. Comprehensive eye examinations were performed in the Optometry Clinic on 207 randomly chosen members scheduled by Squadron Schedulers using random computer lists of personnel generated by Military Personnel Flight. Of the 207 individuals, 112 (54%) had not had a professional eye examination in the last 2 years, 51 (24%) were not mobility ready, 6 (3%) had inadequate visual acuity per AFR 160-43, and 4 (1.9%) had ocular disease. The study reinforces the concept that comprehensive, periodic ocular examinations should be performed by an optometrist or ophthalmologist on all active duty members to ensure that they see properly to perform assigned duties, that members on mobility have required optical materials to be deployment ready, and that members who develop ocular disease are identified in a timely manner.
Mil Med 1996 Jan
PMID:Vision readiness in the United States Air Force revisited. 1108 47