When: As part of application process
Where: DODMERB contract facility (civilian) or MTF
How: Scheduled by USAFA Admissions

When: Prior to going on contract (usually your sophomore year)
Where:
Scholarship applicants
DODMERB (4-yr) or MTF (others)
Non-scholarship
MEPS or MTF
How: Scheduled by HQ ROTC (4-yr) or ROTC Detachment (all others)
NOTE: This physical will be used to pre-screen you for pilot qualification

When: During application process
Where: MEPS
How: Scheduled by recruiter
NOTE: Current enlisted applicants just need a medical records review at local MTF

When: Sophomore year
Where: At the Academy
How: Scheduled by USAFA

When: After selection (categorization) but prior to commissioning
Where: MTF (Air Force only) or Brooks AFB, TX
How: Scheduled by HQ ROTC (work through Detachment)

When: After selection but prior to attending OTS
Where: MTF (Air Force only)
How: Scheduled by recruiter or base education office.
NOTE: Applicants age 28 1/2 or older, or those whose MEPS physicals do not appear to meet pilot standards will complete this prior to submitting their application.

When: After selection for UPT.
Where: MTF (Air Force only) or Brooks AFB, TX
How: Scheduled by guard unit.

When: Prior to submitting application
Where: Local MTF
How: Schedule yourself via your local aerospace medicine shop

When: After commissioning but prior to entering UPT
Where: Brooks AFB, TX
How: Scheduled by HQ ROTC (work through Detachment)
NOTE: ROTC cadets whose Flying Class I physicals are scheduled for Brooks will undergo Medical Flight Screening at the same time.

When: After OTS but prior to entering UPT
Where: Brooks AFB, TX
How: Scheduled by AFOATS.

When: After commissioning but prior to entering UPT
Where: Brooks AFB, TX
How: Scheduled by guard unit.
NOTE: Those whose Flying Class I physicals are scheduled for Brooks will undergo Medical Flight Screening at the same time.

When: After selection but prior to entering UPT
Where: Brooks AFB, TX
How: Scheduled by Special Flying Training folks at AFPC.

Medical Flight Screening (MFS) Basics
MFS was developed to augment the Flying Class I physical. It targets specific medical conditions previously identified to be both commonly occuring and to contribute to pilot medical attrition. The current disqualification rate from MFS is about 2%. It is administered at Brooks AFB, Texas. Most of this information is taken from the offical Medical Flight Screening information page. For the MFS Frequently Asked Questions page, click here.

MFS Administration
Medical Flight Screening takes about 1 day to complete. It can take longer if you've had PRK surgery because you may be scheduled for additional tests. It may also take longer if any initial tests indicate abnormalities. You MUST notify the MFS team prior to your appointment if you've had PRK. You also must remove any contact lenses 90 days (hard) or 30 days (soft) prior to your MFS appointment. MFS is composed of four testing areas: Echocardiography (heart), Opthamology (vision), Anthropometrics (height), and Neuropsychiatry. The neuro/psychology screening consists of computer-based cognitive tests which are used only for a baseline - you cannot be disqualified based on the neuro/psychological screening. The other three tests are pass/fail. See below for more information on the four screening areas!

MFS Combined With Flying Class I Physical
USAFA cadets will generally complete MFS with their FCI physical at the Academy, though cadets who have had PRK surgery may be required to travel to Brooks. Additionally, some ROTC cadets and ANG/AFR UPT-selects may be scheduled for their Flying Class I physical concurrently with Medical Flight Screening at Brooks. In this case, testing usually takes two days total (longer with PRK). The information below applies only to the tests specific to the MFS program - there will be additional tests if you also complete your Flying Class I physical at the same time.