Compendium of U.S. Army Visual Medical Fitness Standards
Abstract
This report reviews vision standards pertaining to entry onto active duty, retention, and mobilization of officer and enlisted personnel in the U.S. Army. It also contains current vision requirements for each enlisted and warrant officer military occupational specialty (MOS) and commissioned officer specialty skill identifier (SSI). Also summarized are special vision standards with application either to all personnel, to a specific sub-group, or a select few. These include, as examples, particular vision requirements for flying duty, marine diving, military driver's licensing, special operations training and assignment, and admission to the U.S. Military Academy, Reserve Officer Training Corps, and Officer Candidate School. All standards are referenced to their appropriate governing published regulation. Confusion within and contradictions to existing regulatory requirements are discussed as appropriate. Keywords: Visual acuity, Stereopsis, Color vision, Color discrimination, Tables(data). (kt/kr)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA199583
Entities
People
- David J. Walsh
- Richard R. Levine
Organizations
- United States Army Aeromedical Research Lab