Maximum height-78 inches.
Minimum chest expansion-2 inches.

§ 33.10-3 Physical proportions.

The applicant's weight should be well distributed and in proportion to age, height, and skeletal structure. The following table of physical proportions are for information and guidance. Mere fulfillment of the requirements of the standard tables does not determine eligibility. The applicant's height should be measured in inches to the nearest 1/2-inch without shoes, and weight measured to the nearest pound without clothes.

§ 33.10-5 Head, scalp, face and neck, The following conditions in the applicant are causes for rejection:

(a) Tinea in any form.

(b) All benign tumors which are of sufficient size to interfere with the wearing of military headgear, or subject to chronic irritation.

(c) Imperfect ossification of the cranial bones or persistence of the anterior fontanelle.

(d) Extensive cicatrices, especially such adherent scars as show a tendency to break down and ulcerate.

(e) Depressed fractures or other depressions, or loss of bony substance of the skull, unless the examiner is certain the defect is slight and will cause no future trouble.

(f) Deformities of the skull which would prevent the wearing of military headgear.

(g) Hernia of the brain.

(h) Deformities of the skull of any degree associated with evidence of disease of the brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerves.

(i) Unsightly deformities, such as large birthmarks, large hairy moles, extensive cicatrices, mutilations due to injuries or surgical operations, tumors, ulcerations, fistulae, atrophy of a part of the face, or lack of symmetrical development.

(j) Persistent neuralgia, tic douloureux, or paralysis of central nervous origin.

(k) Ununited fractures of the maxillary bones, deformities of either maxillary bone interfering with mastication or speech, extensive exostosis, necrosis, or osseous cysts.

(1) Chronic arthritis of the temporomandibular articulation, badly reduced or recurrent dislocations of this joint, or ankylosis, complete or partial.

(m) Malignancy or substantiated history thereof, unless successfully removed five or more years previously.

(n) Cervical adenitis of other than benign origin, including cancer, Hodgkin's disease. leukemia, tuberculosis, syphilis, etc.

(0) Adherent or disfiguring scars from disease, injuries or burns.

(p) Thyroid adenoma interfering with breathing or with the wearing of clothing; exophthalmic goiter or thyroid enlargement from any cause associated with toxic symptoms or which is disfiguring.

(q) Torticollis.

(r) Tracheal openings, thyroglossal or cervical fistulae.

(s) Restricted motility sufficient to limit the normal range of motion.

(t) Cervical rib when symptomatic; scalenus anticus syndrome.

§ 33.10-7 Nose and sinuses.

The following conditions in the applicant are causes for rejection:

(a) Loss of the nose, malformation, or deformities thereof that interfere with speech or breathing, br extensive ulcerations.

(b) Perforated nasal septum if considered causative of symptoms or local pathology, or likely to do so.

(c) Nasal obstruction due to septal deviation, hypertrophic rhinitis, or other causes, and particularly if sufficient to produce mouth breathing.

(d) Hay fever if more than mild or if likely to cause more than minimal loss of time from duty or if associated with nasal polyps or hyper-plastic sinusitis. (e) Atrophic rhinitis.

(a) Eligible applicants shall be interviewed by a board of Coast Guard officers at the time of the written examination.

(b) The Board of Interview shall consist of at least three Coast Guard officers of the rank of lieutenant or above. § 33.05-19 Physical examinations.

(a) Eligible applicants shall be administered a preliminary physical examination at a Public Health Service facility at the time of the written examination.

(b) Applicants who are recommended for appointment also shall be administered a preappointment physical exami nation within 60 days of actual acceptance of appointment.

(c) Applicants must meet the physical standards prescribed for original entry into the U.S. Coast Guard as prescribed in Subpart 33.10 of this part.

[CGFR 61-41, 27 F.R. 4554, May 12, 1962, as amended by CGFR 67-14, 32 F.R. 3398, Mar. 1, 1967]

(a) Completed application files, including the results of the written examinations and the report of the Board of Interview, shall be evaluated by the Permanent Examining Board at Coast Guard Headquarters. The findings and recommendations of the Permanent Examining Board, when approved by the Commandant, shall be final.

(b) Applicants who are recommended for appointment will be so notified in writing. Each applicant will be requested to advise the Commandant as to the date and place where he desires to receive the pre-appointment physical examination and to accept appointment.

(c) Applicants who are not recommended for appointment will be so notified in writing.

§ 33.05-23 Appointments.

(a) Appointments will be made by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, in the grades of lieutenant, junior grade, or lieutenant according to the qualifications and experience of the applicants. Such appointments shall be subject to a probationary period of 2 years; during this period commissions of those appointees whose services are unsatisfactory may

be revoked. However, such officers shall be subject to the same rules of conduct and performance of duty as are applicable to all other officers in the Coast Guard.

(b) Upon acceptance of the commission, appointees will be ordered immediately to active duty in the Coast Guard. § 33.05-25 Precedence.

(a) Officers appointed under this subpart shall take precedence in the grade in which appointed in accordance with the date of commission in such grade. Appointees whose dates of commission are the same shall take precedence with each other in the order recommended by the Permanent Examining Board as approved by the Commandant.

Subpart 33.10-Physical Standards

AUTHORITY: The provisions of this Subpart 33.10 issued under secs. 92, 225, 633, 63 Stat. 503, 513, 545; 14 U.S.C. 92, 225, 633.

SOURCE: The provisions of this Subpart 33.10 contained in CGFR 55-54, 21 F.R. 1198, Feb. 22, 1956, unless otherwise noted.

§ 33.10-1 General.

Examining medical officers in the field will prepare medical certificates on applicants in strict accordance with the regulations in this subpart. They have no authority to deviate in any respect from The the requirements. medical certificates will contain the actual facts as disclosed by the physical examination, together with the opinion of the examining physicians as to whether or not the candidate is physically qualified for appointment. Final determination as to physical qualification based on the facts disclosed by this report and the opinion of the examining medical officers will be made by the Commandant. The medical examining board shall give due consideration to the age of the applicant being examined for appointment, and to his physical ability to efficiently perform the duties of the grade for which he is examined, notwithstanding such physical conditions as he may present. On the Report of Physical Examination (SF88) there will be recorded any physical defects noted by the board, although the board does not consider that such defects physically disqualify the applicant for appointment. The following are the general disqualifications, but it is impossible to specify every disease or condition which would disqualify an appli

Minimum height-64 inches.

Maximum height-78 inches.

Minimum chest expansion-2 inches.

§ 33.10-3 Physical proportions.

The applicant's weight should be well distributed and in proportion to age, height, and skeletal structure. The following table of physical proportions are for information and guidance. Mere fulfillment of the requirements of the standard tables does not determine eligibility. The applicant's height should be measured in inches to the nearest 1⁄2-inch without shoes, and weight measured to the nearest pound without clothes.

§ 33.10-5 Head, scalp, face and neck, The following conditions in the applicant are causes for rejection:

(a) Tinea in any form.

(b) All benign tumors which are of sufficient size to interfere with the wearing of military headgear, or subject to chronic irritation.

(c) Imperfect ossification of the cranial bones or persistence of the anterior fontanelle.

(d) Extensive cicatrices, especially such adherent scars as show a tendency to break down and ulcerate.

(e) Depressed fractures or other depressions, or loss of bony substance of the skull, unless the examiner is certain the defect is slight and will cause no future trouble.

(f) Deformities of the skull which would prevent the wearing of military headgear.

(g) Hernia of the brain.

(h) Deformities of the skull of any degree associated with evidence of disease of the brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerves.

(i) Unsightly deformities, such as large birthmarks, large hairy moles, extensive cicatrices, mutilations due to injuries or surgical operations, tumors, ulcerations, fistulae, atrophy of a part of the face, or lack of symmetrical development.

(j) Persistent neuralgia, tic douloureux, or paralysis of central nervous origin.

(k) Ununited fractures of the maxillary bones, deformities of either maxillary bone interfering with mastication or speech, extensive exostosis, necrosis, or osseous cysts.

(1) Chronic arthritis of the temporomandibular articulation, badly reduced or recurrent dislocations of this joint, or ankylosis, complete or partial.

(m) Malignancy or substantiated history thereof, unless successfully removed five or more years previously.

(n) Cervical adenitis of other than benign origin, including cancer, Hodgkin's disease. leukemia, tuberculosis, syphilis, etc.

(0) Adherent or disfiguring scars from disease, injuries or burns.

(p) Thyroid adenoma interfering with breathing or with the wearing of clothing; exophthalmic goiter or thyroid enlargement from any cause associated with toxic symptoms or which is disfiguring.

(q) Torticollis.

(r) Tracheal openings, thyroglossal or cervical fistulae.

(s) Restricted motility sufficient to limit the normal range of motion.

(t) Cervical rib when symptomatic; scalenus anticus syndrome.

§ 33.10-7 Nose and sinuses.

The following conditions in the applicant are causes for rejection:

(a) Loss of the nose, malformation, or deformities thereof that interfere with speech or breathing, br extensive ulcerations.

(b) Perforated nasal septum if considered causative of symptoms or local pathology, or likely to do so.

(c) Nasal obstruction due to septal deviation, hypertrophic rhinitis, or other causes, and particularly if sufficient to produce mouth breathing.

(d) Hay fever if more than mild or if likely to cause more than minimal loss of time from duty or if associated with nasal polyps or hyper-plastic sinusitis. (e) Atrophic rhinitis.

(f) Chronic sinusitis, if more than mild, and if not amenable to therapy. § 33.10-9 Mouth and throat.

The following conditions in the applicant are causes for rejection:

(a) Harelip, unless adequately repaired, loss of the whole or a large part of either lip, unsightly mutilation of the lips from wounds, burns, or disease.

(b) Malformation, partial loss, atrophy, or hypertrophy of the tongue, split or bifid tongue, or adhesions of the tongue to the sides of the mouth, provided these conditions interfere with mastication, speech, or swallowing, or appear to be progressive.

(c) Malignant tumors of the tongue, or benign tumors that interfere with its function.

(d) Marked stomatitis, or ulcerations, or severe leukoplakia.

(e) Ranula if at all extensive, or salivary fistula.

(f) Perforation or extensive loss of substance or ulceration of the hard or soft palate, extensive adhesions of the soft palate to the pharynx, or paralysis of the soft palate.

(g) Malformations or deformities of the pharynx of sufficient degree to interfere with function.

(h) Postnasal adenoids interfering with respiration or associated with middle-ear disease.

(i) Marked enlargement of the tonsils or markedly diseased tonsils.

(j) Laryngitis if not amenable to therapy or recurrent.

(k) Paralysis of the vocal cords, or aphonia.

§ 33.10-11 Ears and hearing.

The following conditions in the applicant are causes for rejection:

(a) The total loss of an external ear, marked hypertrophy or atrophy, or disfiguring deformity of the organ.

(b) Atresia of the external auditory canal, or tumors of this part.

(c) Acute or chronic suppurative otitis media, or chronic catarrhal otitis media.

(d) Mastoiditis, acute or chronic. (e) Existing perforation of either membrana tympani.

(f) Deafness of one or both ears. (g) Any diminution of auditory acuity in either ear below 15/15 by whispered voice. If any question of diminuted auditory acuity arises on whispered voice test an audiometric determination

should be made. Loss of hearing as determined by the audiometer must not be greater than 15 decibels in any of the frequencies 500-1000-2000-nor greater than 30 decibels in either of the frequencies 4000 or 8000. If hearing loss ascertained is not considered completely stabilized, candidate should be rejected.

(h) Any acute or chronic disease of the external, middle, or internal ear. § 33.10-13 Eyes and vision.

(a) Applicants must have 20/50 uncorrected vision each eye, with eye grounds free from disease, and capable of correction to 20/30 each eye.

(b) The following conditions in the applicant are causes for rejection:

(1) Trachoma.

(2) Chronic conjunctivitis, or xerophthalmia.

(3) Pterygium encroaching upon the

cornea.

(4) Complete or extensive destruction of the eyelids, disfiguring cicatrices, adhesions of the lids to each other or to the eyeball.

(5) Inversion or eversion of the eyelids, or lagophthalmus.

(6) Trichiasis, ptosis, blepharospasm, or chronic blepharitis.

(7) Epiphora, corneal dystrophy, chronic dacryocystitis, or lachrymal fistula.

(8) Chronic keratitis, ulcers of the cornea, staphyloma, or corneal opacities encroaching on the pupillary area and reducing the acuity of vision below the standard and any corneal dystrophy.

(9) Irregularities in the form of the iris, or anterior or posterior synechiae sufficient to reduce the visual acuity below the standard.

(10) Opacities of the lens or its capsule sufficient to reduce the acuity of vision below the standard, or progressive cataract of any degree.

(11) Extensive coloboma of the choroid or iris, absence of pigment (albino), glaucoma, iritis, or history of recurrent iritis, extensive or progressive choroiditis of any degree.

(12) Any retinopathy or detachment of the retina, neuroretinitis, optic neuritis, choreoretinopathy, or atrophy of the optic nerve.

(13) Loss or disorganization of either eye, or pronounced exophthalmos.

(14) Pronounced nystagmus, strabismus, or lack of continuous and complete third degree binocular fusion.

(15) Diplopia, or night blindness.

(16) Abnormal condition of the eye due to disease of the brain.

(17) Malignant tumors of the lids or eyeballs.

(18) Asthenopia.

(19) Any organic disease of either eye. (20) Ocular foreign bodies.

(21) Disease of the eye grounds shall be cause for rejection.

(22) Contraction of visual field.

(23) Both eyes must be free from any disfiguring or incapacitating abnormality and from acute or chronic disease. (c) Color perception:

(1) Color blindness, complete or partial, is cause for rejection. Color perception will be tested by the color plate test as set forth in the American Optical Test Book, 1940 Edition, or the Farnsworth Lantern test. Candidates who fail to pass the American Optical Company pseudo-isochromatic plate test shall be considered qualified if they pass the Farnsworth Lantern test. The results obtained with the Farnsworth Lantern shall be considered final in the resolution of all cases of questionable color perception.

(2) Detailed instruction for the administration of the Farnsworth Lantern test, as well as the criteria for passing the test, are engraved on a metal plate which is permanently attached to the instrument and shall be followed without exception. The results of the test shall be recorded in item 64, Report of Medical Examination, as "Passed FaLant" or "Failed FaLant".

(3) Candidates who fail the American Optical Company pseudo-isochromatic plate test at places where the Farnsworth Lantern test is not available may be given a reexamination on the Farnsworth Lantern test at places where same is available. The cost of travel to and from the place of reexamination and subsistence must be borne by the applicant.

(4) The standard requirement for color perception will be ability to pass the abbreviated test with not more than three errors.

§ 33.10-15 Lungs and chest.

The following conditions in the applicant are causes for rejection:

(a) A chest expansion of less than 2 inches.

(b) Congenital malformations or acquired deformities which result in reducing the chest capacity and diminishing the respiratory function to such a degree as to interfere with vigorous

physical exertion or to produce disfigurement when the applicant is dressed.

or

(c) Pronounced contractions markedly limited mobility of the chest wall following pleurisy or empyema.

(d) Deformities of the scapulae sufficient to interfere with the carrying of equipment.

(e) Absence or faulty development of the clavicle.

(f) Old fracture of the clavicle where there is much deformity or interference with the carrying of equipment; ununited fractures, or partial or complete dislocation of either end of the clavicle.

(g) Suppurative periostitis or caries or necrosis of the ribs, the sternum, the clavicles or the scapulae.

(h) Old fractures of the ribs with faulty union, if interfering with function.

(i) Malignant tumors of the breast or chest walls or substantiated history of same, unless successfully treated five or more years previously in the absence of disqualifying residuals.

(j) Benign tumors or cysts of the breast or chest wall which are so large as to interfere with the wearing of a uniform or equipment.

(k) Unhealed sinuses of the chest wall.

(1) Scars of old operations for empyema unless the examiner is assured that the respiratory function is entirely normal.

(m) Active tuberculosis of any degree or extent.

(n) A history of tuberculosis clinically active within the preceding 5 years.

(0) A substantiated history, or X-ray findings, of tuberculosis of more than minimal extent, at any time.

(p) Pleurisy with effusion of undetermined origin, or history thereof.

(q) Recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax within the preceding 3 years.

(r) Pneumoconiosis, extensive pulmonary fibrosis or pulmonary emphy

sema.

(s) Acute or chronic pleurisy of empyema.

(t) Pneumothorax, hydrothorax, or hemothorax.

(u) Tumors of the lung, pleura or mediastinum.

(v) Chronic bronchitis if more than mild or if mild and does not respond to therapy.

(w) Bronchiectasis.

(x) Asthma or a history of asthma, including so-called "childhood" asthma.