Physical/ Medical Standards for Commissioned Courses - Gentleman Officers
Category | Medical Group A | Medical Group B |
|---|---|---|
| Groups of Candidates | Pakistan Military Academy Long Course, Graduate Course, Technical Cadet Course and Direct Short Service Course (Technical). | Short Service Regular Commission (General Duty Medical Officer, Specialist, Army Dental Corps), Direct Short Service Course (Army Education Corps, Remount Veterinary and Farms Corps, Ordnance, Psychologist) Army Medical Cadets, Medical Cadets. |
| Height | 162.5 cm for commission | 162.5 cm for commission |
| Body Mass Index | ► 17-23. The local board can adjust the body mass index from 16 to 24. ► Candidates will undergo a complete medical examination even if the body mass index exceeds the required standards. ►Appeal Medical Board will conduct physical examination of the candidates. ► Body mass index standard system should be calculated till body composition analysis verses study on body mass index is finalized by House of Department Rehab Medicine, Combined Medical Hospital Rawalpindi. | ► 17-23. The local board can adjust the body mass index from 16 to 24. ► Candidates will undergo a complete medical examination even if the body mass index exceeds the required standards. ►Appeal Medical Board will conduct physical examination of the candidates. ► Body mass index standard system should be calculated till body composition analysis verses study on body mass index is finalized by House of Department Rehab Medicine, Combined Medical Hospital Rawalpindi. |
| Elbow Extension (Cubitus Recurvatum) | ► 0 – 10 degree: Multiple joint laxity must be absent. | ► 0 – 15 degree: Multiple joint laxity must be absent. |
| Carrying Angle | 5 – 18 degree. | 5 – 20 degree. |
| Calcaneal Pitch Angle (Pes Planus/ Cavus) | ► Pes Planus: If there is an arch when standing on the toes and there are no symptoms, it is flexible flat feet and fit. If the appearance of the arch remains the same when standing on the toes or there is a softening of the plantar, it is hard flat feet. It has a high potential for pain and fracture and is unsuitable. ► No need to measure angles for flat feet. ► Pes Cavus: Recommended maximum angle 32 degrees. A high angle creates a hump and this deformity prevents the foot from working or wearing military boots, and can also cause foot ulcers. | ► Pes Planus: If there is an arch when standing on the toes and there are no symptoms, it is flexible flat feet and fit. If the appearance of the arch remains the same when standing on the toes or there is a softening of the plantar, it is hard flat feet. It has a high potential for pain and fracture and is unsuitable. ► No need to measure angles for flat feet. ► Pes Cavus: Recommended maximum angle 32 degrees. A high angle creates a hump and this deformity prevents the foot from working or wearing military boots, and can also cause foot ulcers. |
| Hallux Angle (Hallux Valgus) | ► 10 – 17 degrees: However, there should be no bunions, calluses or metatarsal primus varus or riding over the toe as this is a progressive deformity. Angles greater than 17 degrees lead to toe-in on the ride and cause increased distortion. | ► 10 – 17 degrees: However, there should be no bunions, calluses or metatarsal primus varus or riding over the toe as this is a progressive deformity. Angles greater than 17 degrees lead to toe-in on the ride and cause increased distortion. |
| Extension Knee (Genu Recurvatum) | ► 0 – 5 degrees: Mandatory to exclude multiple joint hyperexcitability. | ► 0 – 5 degrees: Mandatory to exclude multiple joint hyperexcitability. |
NOTE
- Exclusive to evaluate the candidate holistically in his/her respective domain.
- Regimental Medical Officers of Army Selection and Recruitment Centers/Army Selection and Recruitment Offices will be given training of two to three months to conduct medical examination of the candidates.
- Regular training instructions should be issued to the military colleges to change the training activities.
- Medical examination documents of candidates should be accompanied by attested photo identification.