<p>Momoftwins:</p>
<p>Don’t fret about the pushups. The Senior Corps has it own special physical fitness test. In place of the CFA (Candidate Fitness Assesment), USMA has substituted the OFA (Old Fart Assesment).</p>
<p>CFA versus OFA</p>
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<li><p>Pushups have been replaced by “get-ups”. Candidate must be able to simulate a fall and then proceed to get up to a standing position. Candidate must complete “get-up” in under 90 seconds to score 100 points.</p></li>
<li><p>Basketball Throw replaced by Basketball Catch. Ball will be thrown to candidate from a distance not to exceed 2 meters at a velocity not to exceed 3 miles per hour. Candidate must catch 3 of the 5 thrown balls to score 100 points.</p></li>
<li><p>Shuttle Run replaced by Shuttle Bus Ride. Candidate must be able to board; find a vacant seat;and sit on a shuttle bus. To score 100 points candidate must also be able to identify a previously given destination stop and disembark the shuttle without assistance.</p></li>
<li><p>Flexed Arm Hang replaced by support hose hang. Candidates must be able to hand 3 pair of support hose from a horizontal bar positioned 1 foot above candidate’s vertical height. Support hose must remain on bar until dry to score 100 points.</p></li>
<li><p>1 Mile Run is replace by 1 mile ride. Candidate must be able to mount and drive a Jazzy Seat Power Chair over a predetermined 1 mile course. To scored 100 points, candidate must complete course without veering from course or making physical contact with any pedestrians or light poles. Candidates leaving either right or left turn signal on during entire ride will be immediately disqualified. </p></li>
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<p>Think you’re ready ???</p>