Flying and SOD Physicals: The MFS Program

Question 1

Define FC III

Answer 1

Non-rated aircrew

Question 2

Who can recommend a pilot be DNIF?

Answer 2

Any medical personnel (not just FS)

Question 3

Who can RTFS a pilot?

Answer 3

Only a DoD flight surgeon

Question 4

Define waiver.

Answer 4

An allowed exception to the current medical standards

Question 5

List 5 categories of people/jobs that require SOD (special operations physicals).

Answer 5

1. Ground based controllers (ATC, AWACS, TACP, ALO, RPA sensor operators)
2. Missile operations duty (MOD)
3. Parachute duty
4. CCT, PJ
5. Physiology (chamber) personnel

Question 6

List the physical standards in order that a pilot obtains.

Answer 6

FC I –> MFS –> FC II

Question 7

List the 3 components of the Military Flight Screening (MFS).

Answer 7

1. Anthropometrics
2. Ophtho
3. Neuropsych

Question 8

List the 3 measurements completed for anthropometrics

Answer 8

1. Standing height
2. Sitting height
3. Butt-to-knee length

Question 9

List the 5 ophtho tests

Answer 9

1. Visual acuity (near and distant)
2. Color vision (CCT)
3. Depth perception
4. Corneal topography
5. Red lens test

Question 10

Why is neuropsych testing completed/

Answer 10

Baseline, not for selection