Enlisted Standards
1.11 NAVAL AIRCREW (FIXED WING)
Designated Same standards as SG1 except:
DVA/NVA
Must be corrected to 20/20-0 each eye (However, if AFVT or Goodlite letters are used a score of 7/10 on the 20/20 line constitutes meeting visual acuity requirements), glasses will be worn while flying (if > 20/100 carry extra pair).
REFRACTION
No limit, but must be recorded.
PHORIAS: NOHOSH, Cover test must also be performed
DEPTH: Not Required
Applicant Same standards as SG1 except:
ANTHROS
Record. If applicant does not meet standards, disposition is NPQ Aircrew, waiver recommended for approriate community.
DVA/NVA
Must be corrected to 20/20-0 each eye (However, if AFVT or Goodlite letters are used a score of 7/10 on the 20/20 line constitutes meeting visual acuity requirements), glasses will be worn while flying (if > 20/100 carry extra pair).
REFRACTION: No limit
HEARING: SNA standards
1.12 NAVAL AIRCREW (HELICOPTER) USN/USMC
Designated Same standards as SG1 except:
DVA/NVA
20/100 or better; corrected to 20/20-0 each eye (However, if AFVT or Goodlite letters are used a score of 7/10 on the 20/20 line constitutes meeting visual acuity requirements), glasses will be worn while flying (if > 20/100 carry extra pair).
REFRACTION: No limits
PHORIAS: NOHOSH, Cover test must also be performed
HEARING
Same as SG1
DEPTH PERCEPTION: Not required
Applicant Same standards as SG1 except:
DVA/NVA
20/100 or better; corrected to 20/20-0 each eye (However, if AFVT or Goodlite letters are used a score of 7/10 on the 20/20 line constitutes meeting visual acuity requirements), glasses will be worn while flying (if > 20/100 carry extra pair).
REFRACTION: No limits
DEPTH PERCEPTION: Not required
PHORIAS: NOHOSH, Cover test must also be performed
HEARING
Same as SNA
That's a copy and paste from NAMI's website. Here's the link to the entire guide to the physical qualifications.
http://www.nomi.med.navy.mil/NAMI/WaiverGuideTopics/exams.htm
Edited by - Paul Burke on 02/22/2002 15:33:52