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    Change to Air Force Color Vision Policy

    in Aviation Medicine

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    Need serious help and hoping to shed some light on current MFS at Wright Patt.  Took the CCT two years ago at my local flight med clinic.  Passed the CCT twice (once initially and again on my official FC1) with high scores.  I had a previous failure as a cadet at USAFA, but AD flight med was convinced the test the Academy did was bogus and I was indeed not color deficient.  Fast forward two years of hard work, I have my guard fighter slot with Palace Front set for May.  I attended MFS last week, scored a 55/50 on Green for CCT, fine on all other colors.  Ironically my AD flight med configured their test wrong...twice.  They set the test for long distance testing and had me sit close, which  is why I passed it. Since I failed at MFS, I am DQ from my FC1. They did a full color work up and it's true, I am mild green deficient, so no arguing the test.  After two years of absolutely grinding to get a slot, Wright patt says I am ####ed and my fighter/flying dreams are over.  I say I want this more than anything and will cut my arm off with a rusty spoon to be a fighter pilot. It seems this would have to go the way of an ETP which from what I have heard, I have a better chance at winning the lottery.  My packet is going to AFMRA this week and next which they will stamp disqualified.  What would you do?  What can I do?  

    Change to Air Force Color Vision Policy

    in Aviation Medicine

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    36 minutes ago, UPTApplicant 102 said:

    Hey guys,

     

    I failed the CCT in 2017 in rotc with a 50 for green. Applied for the active duty board last year and passed the CCT. Initially they approved my physical, but then DQ’ed me because I had scored a 50 in rotc. I would love some help getting past that. I’m literally fighting it right now.

    Were you denied at Wright Patt or on your initial at your base?

    Change to Air Force Color Vision Policy

    in Aviation Medicine

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    On ‎4‎/‎9‎/‎2019 at 4:15 PM, pvbell said:

    Hello,

    Took the CCT twice as a cadet (R: 45 red, 70 green, 95 blue L: 45 red, 85 green, 95 blue) so I was obviously well out of limits and did not even try for a waiver/ETP anything. The flight medicine folks at USAFA let me try again and I scored (R: 45 red, 90 green, 100 blue L: 55 red, 100 green, 100 blue), so I got better and (now) within limits for everything except right-red. These tests were in 2014, since then I have had LASIK (done at USAFA) and the reg has changed. If I go in to try and get a FC1 now are they going to look back at my old cadet scores or will they test me again? I will go to Peterson to have the physical completed. I tried harder and improved last time, so maybe I can squeak out a little more!

    For those interested, to score better on the CCT take it as early in the day as you can. I took mine at 6:47AM. I walked to the clinic in the dark and tried to rest my eyes as much as I could. Older brother (Viper Test guy) said eating a bunch of chocolate before the test will help (probably not scientifically, but i was definitely less sad afterwards). Also, apparently you can practice on the machine (Innova ProVideo CCT Plus at USAFA) before you take it! I did not know this, but I would take advantage of that.

    -D. Bell 16

    Hey man, I was in the exact some spot out of USAFA minus the Lasik.  Failed the CCT 9 times.  Went unrated obviously.  Went back to flight med, retook, passed.  They made me take it again, passed it again.  Proved I was no longer color blind which obviously makes no sense.  Point being, as long as you show you can pass consistently now, that's all that should matter.  I now have a stamped FC1 and a guard fighter spot.  If a Doc gives you lip about retesting, don't take it.  Make it happen.

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    Upcoming Boards

    in Air National Guard / Air Force Reserves

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    4 minutes ago, PrivateFighterPilotLicense said:

    Lol what? They notified interview results select and non-selects last week. Maybe check your voicemail for a call from the POC? 

    I have heard nothing...I know some got notified early of a non-select, but I have not heard of anyone getting selected.  Anyone get picked up?  Hard to believe they would forget about me, or I do not want to believe it.

    Upcoming Boards

    in Air National Guard / Air Force Reserves

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    42 minutes ago, ayz33 said:

    They told me they're not allowing visits to make it fair. Did you coordinate this?

    Hey man, I’d reach back out and make sure you get in touch with a pilot or their email. They were/are deployed, I got the same answer talking to some rando SSgt that they weren’t doing it, but I believe it’s a go for that weekend. 

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