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Air Force Academy Preparatory School
DoD, USAF.
ACTION: Proposed rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This proposed rule tells how
to apply for the Air Force Academy
Preparatory School. It also explains the
procedures for selection, disenrollment,
and assignment. This rule has been
updated to identify USAFA’s revised
mission statement, new selection
criteria and updates of associated Air
Force Instructions.
DATES: Interested parties should submit
written comments on or before May 7,
2007.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
identified by docket number and or RIN
number and title, by any of the
following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Mail: Federal Docket Management
System Office, 1160 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301–1160.
Instructions: All submissions received
must include the agency name and
docket number or Regulatory
Information Number (RIN) for this
Federal Register document. The general
policy for comments and other
submissions from members of the public
is to make these submissions available
for public viewing on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov as they are
received without change, including any
personal identifiers or contact
information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Scotty Ashley at (703) 695–3594,
scotty.Ashley@pentagon.af.mil.
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Executive Order 12866, ‘‘Regulatory
Planning and Review
It has been determined that 32 CFR
part 903 is not a significant regulatory
action. This rule does not:
(1) Have an annual effect on the
economy of $100 million or more or
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adversely affect in a material way the
economy, a sector of the economy,
productivity, competition, jobs, the
environment, public health or safety, or
state, local, or tribal governments or
communities;
(2) Create a serious inconsistency or
otherwise interfere with an action taken
or planned by another agency;
(3) Materially alter the budgetary
impact of entitlements, grants, user fees,
or loan programs, or the rights and
obligations of the recipients thereof; or
(4) Raise novel legal or policy issues
arising out of legal mandates, the
President’s priorities, or the principles
set forth in this Executive Order.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (Sec.
202, Pub. L. 104–4)
It has been certified the 32 CFR part
903 does not contain a Federal Mandate
that may result in the expenditure by
State, local and tribal governments, in
aggregate, or by the private sector, of
$100 million or more in any one year.
Public Law 96–354, ‘‘Regulatory
Flexibility Act’’ (5 U.S.C. 601)
It has been determined that this rule
is not subject to the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601) because it
would not, if promulgated, have a
significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
This rule * * *
Public Law 95–511, Paperwork
Reduction Act’’ (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35)
It has been certified that 32 CFR part
903 does not impose any reporting or
recordkeeping requirements under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. Chapter 35).
Federalism (Executive Order 13132)
It has been certified that 32 CFR part
903 does not have federalism
implications, as set forth in Executive
Order 13132. This rule does not have
substantial direct effects on:
(1) The States;
(2) The relationship between the
National Government and the States; or
(3) The distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
List of Subjects in 32 CFR Part 903
Military academy; military personnel.
Therefore, for the reasons set forth in
the preamble, 32 CFR part 903 is
proposed to be revised to read as
follows:
PART 903—AIR FORCE ACADEMY
PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Sec.
903.1
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903.2 Eligibility Requirements.
903.3 Selection Criteria.
903.4 Application Process and Procedures.
903.5 Reserve Enlistment Procedures.
903.6 Reassignment of Air Force Members
to Become Cadet Candidates at the
Preparatory School.
903.7 Reassignment of Cadet Candidates
Who Graduate From the Preparatory
School With an Appointment to U.S. Air
Force Academy (USAFA).
903.8 Cadet Candidates Disenrollment.
903.9 Cadet Records and Reassignment.
Authority: 10 U.S.C. 8012, except as
otherwise noted.
Note: This part is derived from AFI 36–
3021, July 1, 1994. Part 806 of this chapter
states the basic policies and instructions
governing the disclosure of records and tells
members of the public what they must do to
inspect or obtain copies of the material
referenced herein.
§ 903.1
Mission.
The mission of the United States Air
Force Academy Preparatory School
(USAFA/PL) is to motivate, prepare, and
evaluate selected candidates in an
educational, military, moral, and
physical environment, to perform
successfully and enhance diversity at
USAFA.
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§ 903.2
Eligibility Requirements.
(a) For admission to the HQ USAFA/
PL, applicants must be:
(1) At least 17 and no more than 22
years old by 1 July of the year of
admission.
(2) A citizen or permanent resident of
the United States able to obtain
citizenship (or Secretary of Defense
waiver allowed by 10 U.S.C. 532(f)) by
projected commissioning date.
(3) Unmarried and have no
dependents.
(4) Of high moral character.
Applicants must have no record of
Uniform Code of Military Justice
convictions or civil offenses beyond
minor violations; no history of drug or
alcohol abuse; and no prior behaviors,
activities, or associations incompatible
with USAF standards.
(5) Medically qualified for
appointment to the U.S. Air Force
Academy (USAFA).
(6) A member of the armed services or
eligible to enlist in the U.S. Air Force
Reserve.
(b) Normally, applicants must not
have previously attended college on a
full-time basis or attended a U.S.
Service Academy or a U.S. Service
Academy Preparatory School. The
Headquarters USAFA Registrar’s Office
(HQ USAFA/RR) determines an
applicant’s status in this regard.
(c) Every applicant must be an active
candidate in the USAFA admissions
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program, normally through one of
following:
(1) Nominated by a source specified
in public law.
(2) Identified by the USAFA as
fulfilling institutional needs.
(d) Members of the Air Force Reserve
or Air National Guard (ANG) must agree
to active duty service if admitted to the
HQ USAFA/PL. Admitted ANG
personnel first transfer to the Air Force
Reserves before leaving their place of
residence and being called to active
duty.
(e) Regular and reserve members of
the Armed Forces and the National
Guard must have completed basic
training.
(f) Regular members of the Armed
Forces must have at least 1 year
retainability when they enter the HQ
USAFA/PL.
§ 903.3
Selection Criteria.
(a) Cadet candidates for the HQ
USAFA/PL are selected on the basis of
demonstrated character, test scores,
medical examination, prior academic
record, recommendation of the
organization commander (if prior
service), and other similar reports or
records. USAFA is authorized to make
selections IAW SECAF guidance
including but not limited to selection
from among enlisted personnel and
recruited athletes. Each applicant must:
(1) Achieve satisfactory scores on the
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the
American College Testing Program
(ACT).
(2) Take and pass a medical
evaluation administered through the
Department of Defense Medical
Evaluation Review Board (DODMERB).
(3) Have an acceptable academic
record as determined by HQ USAFA/
RR. Each applicant must furnish a
certified transcript from each high
school or civilian preparatory school
attended. Applicants should send
transcripts to HQ USAFA/RR, 2304
Cadet Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy
CO 80840–5025.
(4) Take the Candidate Fitness
Assessment.
(b) HQ USAFA/RR oversees the
holistic review of each viable
candidate’s record by a panel. This
holistic review may include
consideration of factors that would
enhance diversity at USAFA, such as
unique academic abilities, language
skills, demonstrated leadership skills,
foreign cultural knowledge, athletic
prowess, flying aptitude, uncommon life
experiences, demonstrated moral or
physical courage or other performancebased factors.
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(c) HQ USAFA/RR also examines
reports and records that indicate an
applicant’s aptitude, achievement, or
ability to graduate from the HQ USAFA/
PL in the selection process.
(d) HQ USAFA/RR includes
Preparatory School selection guidelines
in the ‘‘Criteria and Procedures for Air
Force Academy Appointment, Class of
20XX’’ (Contract) and submits for
Superintendent approval.
(e) For members of the Armed Forces
and the National Guard, HQ USAFA/RR
also considers letters of
recommendation from applicants’ unit
commanders.
§ 903.4 Application Process and
Procedures.
(a) Regular and Reserve members of
the Air Force must send their
applications to: HQ USAFA/RR, 2304
Cadet Dr, Suite 200, USAF Academy CO
80840–5025, no later than 31 January for
admission the following summer. Those
otherwise nominated to the Air Force
Academy must complete all steps of
admissions by 15 April.
(b) Regular and Reserve members of
the Air Force must complete AF Form
1786 and submit it to their unit
commander.
(c) Regular and Reserve members of
the Army, Navy, or Marine Corps, as
well as members of the National Guard,
must submit a letter of application
through their unit commander.
(d) Civil Air Patrol (CAP) cadets send
their applications to HQ USAFA/RR and
must apply to CAP National
Headquarters by 31 January for
nomination.
(e) HQ USAFA/RR automatically
considers civilian candidates for
admission who have a nomination to
the USAFA, but were not selected.
§ 903.5
Reserve Enlistment Procedures.
(a) Civilians admitted to the HQ
USAFA/PL take the oath of enlistment
on the date of their initial in-processing
at the HQ USAFA/PL. Their effective
date of enlistment is the date they take
this oath.
(b) Civilians who enlist for the
purpose of attending the HQ USAFA/PL
will be awarded the rank of E–1. These
cadet candidates are entitled to the
monthly student pay at the same rate as
USAFA cadets according to United
States Code Title 37, Section 203.
§ 903.6 Reassignment of Air Force
Members to Become Cadet Candidates at
the Preparatory School.
Selected Regular Air Force members
at technical training schools remain
there in casual status until the earliest
reporting date for the HQ USAFA/PL.
Students must not leave their training
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school without coordinating with HQ
USAFA/RR.
§ 903.7 Reassignment of Cadet Candidates
who Graduate from the Preparatory School
with an Appointment to U.S. Air Force
Academy (USAFA).
The following conditions apply to
USAFA Cadet Enrollment for Cadet
Candidates who graduate from the
Preparatory School with an
appointment to the USAFA:
(a) The Air Force releases cadet
candidates entering the USAFA from
active duty and reassigns them to active
duty as Air Force Academy cadets,
effective on their date of entry into the
USAFA in accordance with one of these
authorities:
(1) The Department of Air Force letter
entitled Members of the Armed Forces
Appointed to a Service Academy, 8 July
1957.
(2) Title 10, United States Code,
Sections 516 and 523. Air Force
Instruction (AFI) 36–3208,
Administrative Separation of Airmen.
(b) The Air Force discharges active
Reserve cadet candidates who enlisted
for the purpose of attending the HQ
USAFA/PL in accordance with AFI 36–
3208 and reassigns them to active duty
as Air Force Academy cadets, effective
on their date of entry into the USAFA.
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§ 903.8
Cadet Candidate Disenrollment.
(a) In accordance with AFI 36–3208,
the Commander, HQ USAFA/PL, may
disenroll a student who:
(1) Fails to meet and maintain HQ
USAFA/PL educational, military,
character, or physical fitness standards.
(2) Fails to demonstrate adaptability
and suitability for participation in
USAFA educational, military, character,
or physical training programs.
(3) Displays unsatisfactory conduct.
(4) Fails to meet statutory
requirements for admission to the
USAFA, for example:
(i) Marriage or acquiring legal
dependents.
(ii) Medical disqualification.
(iii) Refusal to serve as a
commissioned officer in the U.S. Armed
Forces.
(5) Requests disenrollment.
(b) The HQ USAFA/PL commander
may also disenroll a student when it is
determined that the student’s retention
is not in the best interest of the
Government.
(c) The military personnel flight (10
MSS/DPM) processes Regular Air Force
members for reassignment if:
(1) They are disenrolled from the HQ
USAFA/PL.
(2) They fail to obtain or accept an
appointment to a U.S. Service Academy.
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(d) The Air Force reassigns Air Force
Reserve cadet candidates who are
disenrolled from the HQ USAFA/PL or
who fail to obtain or accept an
appointment to an U.S. Service
Academy in either of two ways under
AFI 36–3208:
(1) Discharges them from the United
States Air Force without any further
military obligation if they were called to
active duty solely to attend the HQ
USAFA/PL.
(2) Releases them from active duty
and reassigns them to the Air Force
Reserve Personnel Center if they were
released from Reserve units to attend
the HQ USAFA/PL.
(e) The National Guard (Army or Air
Force) releases cadet candidates from
active duty and reassigns them to their
State Adjutant General.
(f) The Air Force reassigns Regular
and Reserve personnel from other
Services back to their unit of origin to
complete any prior service obligation if:
(1) They are disenrolled from the HQ
USAFA/PL.
(2) They fail to obtain or accept an
appointment to the USAFA.
§ 903.9 Cadet Records and Reassignment
Forms.
(a) Headquarters USAFA Cadet
Personnel (HQ USAFA/DPY) maintains
records of cadet candidates who enter
the USAFA until they are commissioned
or disenrolled.
(b) 10 MSS/DPM will send records of
Regular Air Force personnel who enter
one of the other Service Academies to
HQ Air Force Personnel Center (HQ
AFPC) for processing.
Bao-Anh Trinh,
Air Force Federal Register Liaison Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Air Force
32 CFR Part 903
[Docket No. USAF-2007-0001]
RIN 0701-AA72
Air Force Academy Preparatory School
AGENCY: DoD, USAF.
ACTION: Proposed rule.
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SUMMARY: This proposed rule tells how to apply for the Air Force
Academy Preparatory School. It also explains the procedures for
selection, disenrollment, and assignment. This rule has been updated to
identify USAFA's revised mission statement, new selection criteria and
updates of associated Air Force Instructions.
DATES: Interested parties should submit written comments on or before
May 7, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and or
RIN number and title, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Mail: Federal Docket Management System Office, 1160
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1160.
Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name
and docket number or Regulatory Information Number (RIN) for this
Federal Register document. The general policy for comments and other
submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions
available for public viewing on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any
personal identifiers or contact information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Scotty Ashley at (703) 695-3594,
scotty.Ashley@pentagon.af.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review
It has been determined that 32 CFR part 903 is not a significant
regulatory action. This rule does not:
(1) Have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or
adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the
economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public
health or safety, or state, local, or tribal governments or
communities;
(2) Create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an
action taken or planned by another agency;
(3) Materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants,
user fees, or loan programs, or the rights and obligations of the
recipients thereof; or
(4) Raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal
mandates, the President's priorities, or the principles set forth in
this Executive Order.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (Sec. 202, Pub. L. 104-4)
It has been certified the 32 CFR part 903 does not contain a
Federal Mandate that may result in the expenditure by State, local and
tribal governments, in aggregate, or by the private sector, of $100
million or more in any one year.
Public Law 96-354, ``Regulatory Flexibility Act'' (5 U.S.C. 601)
It has been determined that this rule is not subject to the
Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601) because it would not, if
promulgated, have a significant economic impact on a substantial number
of small entities. This rule * * *
Public Law 95-511, Paperwork Reduction Act'' (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35)
It has been certified that 32 CFR part 903 does not impose any
reporting or recordkeeping requirements under the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).
Federalism (Executive Order 13132)
It has been certified that 32 CFR part 903 does not have federalism
implications, as set forth in Executive Order 13132. This rule does not
have substantial direct effects on:
(1) The States;
(2) The relationship between the National Government and the
States; or
(3) The distribution of power and responsibilities among the
various levels of government.
List of Subjects in 32 CFR Part 903
Military academy; military personnel.
Therefore, for the reasons set forth in the preamble, 32 CFR part
903 is proposed to be revised to read as follows:
PART 903--AIR FORCE ACADEMY PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Sec.
903.1 Mission.
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903.2 Eligibility Requirements.
903.3 Selection Criteria.
903.4 Application Process and Procedures.
903.5 Reserve Enlistment Procedures.
903.6 Reassignment of Air Force Members to Become Cadet Candidates
at the Preparatory School.
903.7 Reassignment of Cadet Candidates Who Graduate From the
Preparatory School With an Appointment to U.S. Air Force Academy
(USAFA).
903.8 Cadet Candidates Disenrollment.
903.9 Cadet Records and Reassignment.
Authority: 10 U.S.C. 8012, except as otherwise noted.
Note: This part is derived from AFI 36-3021, July 1, 1994. Part
806 of this chapter states the basic policies and instructions
governing the disclosure of records and tells members of the public
what they must do to inspect or obtain copies of the material
referenced herein.
Sec. 903.1 Mission.
The mission of the United States Air Force Academy Preparatory
School (USAFA/PL) is to motivate, prepare, and evaluate selected
candidates in an educational, military, moral, and physical
environment, to perform successfully and enhance diversity at USAFA.
Sec. 903.2 Eligibility Requirements.
(a) For admission to the HQ USAFA/PL, applicants must be:
(1) At least 17 and no more than 22 years old by 1 July of the year
of admission.
(2) A citizen or permanent resident of the United States able to
obtain citizenship (or Secretary of Defense waiver allowed by 10 U.S.C.
532(f)) by projected commissioning date.
(3) Unmarried and have no dependents.
(4) Of high moral character. Applicants must have no record of
Uniform Code of Military Justice convictions or civil offenses beyond
minor violations; no history of drug or alcohol abuse; and no prior
behaviors, activities, or associations incompatible with USAF
standards.
(5) Medically qualified for appointment to the U.S. Air Force
Academy (USAFA).
(6) A member of the armed services or eligible to enlist in the
U.S. Air Force Reserve.
(b) Normally, applicants must not have previously attended college
on a full-time basis or attended a U.S. Service Academy or a U.S.
Service Academy Preparatory School. The Headquarters USAFA Registrar's
Office (HQ USAFA/RR) determines an applicant's status in this regard.
(c) Every applicant must be an active candidate in the USAFA
admissions program, normally through one of following:
(1) Nominated by a source specified in public law.
(2) Identified by the USAFA as fulfilling institutional needs.
(d) Members of the Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard (ANG)
must agree to active duty service if admitted to the HQ USAFA/PL.
Admitted ANG personnel first transfer to the Air Force Reserves before
leaving their place of residence and being called to active duty.
(e) Regular and reserve members of the Armed Forces and the
National Guard must have completed basic training.
(f) Regular members of the Armed Forces must have at least 1 year
retainability when they enter the HQ USAFA/PL.
Sec. 903.3 Selection Criteria.
(a) Cadet candidates for the HQ USAFA/PL are selected on the basis
of demonstrated character, test scores, medical examination, prior
academic record, recommendation of the organization commander (if prior
service), and other similar reports or records. USAFA is authorized to
make selections IAW SECAF guidance including but not limited to
selection from among enlisted personnel and recruited athletes. Each
applicant must:
(1) Achieve satisfactory scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test
(SAT) or the American College Testing Program (ACT).
(2) Take and pass a medical evaluation administered through the
Department of Defense Medical Evaluation Review Board (DODMERB).
(3) Have an acceptable academic record as determined by HQ USAFA/
RR. Each applicant must furnish a certified transcript from each high
school or civilian preparatory school attended. Applicants should send
transcripts to HQ USAFA/RR, 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy
CO 80840-5025.
(4) Take the Candidate Fitness Assessment.
(b) HQ USAFA/RR oversees the holistic review of each viable
candidate's record by a panel. This holistic review may include
consideration of factors that would enhance diversity at USAFA, such as
unique academic abilities, language skills, demonstrated leadership
skills, foreign cultural knowledge, athletic prowess, flying aptitude,
uncommon life experiences, demonstrated moral or physical courage or
other performance-based factors.
(c) HQ USAFA/RR also examines reports and records that indicate an
applicant's aptitude, achievement, or ability to graduate from the HQ
USAFA/PL in the selection process.
(d) HQ USAFA/RR includes Preparatory School selection guidelines in
the ``Criteria and Procedures for Air Force Academy Appointment, Class
of 20XX'' (Contract) and submits for Superintendent approval.
(e) For members of the Armed Forces and the National Guard, HQ
USAFA/RR also considers letters of recommendation from applicants' unit
commanders.
Sec. 903.4 Application Process and Procedures.
(a) Regular and Reserve members of the Air Force must send their
applications to: HQ USAFA/RR, 2304 Cadet Dr, Suite 200, USAF Academy CO
80840-5025, no later than 31 January for admission the following
summer. Those otherwise nominated to the Air Force Academy must
complete all steps of admissions by 15 April.
(b) Regular and Reserve members of the Air Force must complete AF
Form 1786 and submit it to their unit commander.
(c) Regular and Reserve members of the Army, Navy, or Marine Corps,
as well as members of the National Guard, must submit a letter of
application through their unit commander.
(d) Civil Air Patrol (CAP) cadets send their applications to HQ
USAFA/RR and must apply to CAP National Headquarters by 31 January for
nomination.
(e) HQ USAFA/RR automatically considers civilian candidates for
admission who have a nomination to the USAFA, but were not selected.
Sec. 903.5 Reserve Enlistment Procedures.
(a) Civilians admitted to the HQ USAFA/PL take the oath of
enlistment on the date of their initial in-processing at the HQ USAFA/
PL. Their effective date of enlistment is the date they take this oath.
(b) Civilians who enlist for the purpose of attending the HQ USAFA/
PL will be awarded the rank of E-1. These cadet candidates are entitled
to the monthly student pay at the same rate as USAFA cadets according
to United States Code Title 37, Section 203.
Sec. 903.6 Reassignment of Air Force Members to Become Cadet
Candidates at the Preparatory School.
Selected Regular Air Force members at technical training schools
remain there in casual status until the earliest reporting date for the
HQ USAFA/PL. Students must not leave their training
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school without coordinating with HQ USAFA/RR.
Sec. 903.7 Reassignment of Cadet Candidates who Graduate from the
Preparatory School with an Appointment to U.S. Air Force Academy
(USAFA).
The following conditions apply to USAFA Cadet Enrollment for Cadet
Candidates who graduate from the Preparatory School with an appointment
to the USAFA:
(a) The Air Force releases cadet candidates entering the USAFA from
active duty and reassigns them to active duty as Air Force Academy
cadets, effective on their date of entry into the USAFA in accordance
with one of these authorities:
(1) The Department of Air Force letter entitled Members of the
Armed Forces Appointed to a Service Academy, 8 July 1957.
(2) Title 10, United States Code, Sections 516 and 523. Air Force
Instruction (AFI) 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen.
(b) The Air Force discharges active Reserve cadet candidates who
enlisted for the purpose of attending the HQ USAFA/PL in accordance
with AFI 36-3208 and reassigns them to active duty as Air Force Academy
cadets, effective on their date of entry into the USAFA.
Sec. 903.8 Cadet Candidate Disenrollment.
(a) In accordance with AFI 36-3208, the Commander, HQ USAFA/PL, may
disenroll a student who:
(1) Fails to meet and maintain HQ USAFA/PL educational, military,
character, or physical fitness standards.
(2) Fails to demonstrate adaptability and suitability for
participation in USAFA educational, military, character, or physical
training programs.
(3) Displays unsatisfactory conduct.
(4) Fails to meet statutory requirements for admission to the
USAFA, for example:
(i) Marriage or acquiring legal dependents.
(ii) Medical disqualification.
(iii) Refusal to serve as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Armed
Forces.
(5) Requests disenrollment.
(b) The HQ USAFA/PL commander may also disenroll a student when it
is determined that the student's retention is not in the best interest
of the Government.
(c) The military personnel flight (10 MSS/DPM) processes Regular
Air Force members for reassignment if:
(1) They are disenrolled from the HQ USAFA/PL.
(2) They fail to obtain or accept an appointment to a U.S. Service
Academy.
(d) The Air Force reassigns Air Force Reserve cadet candidates who
are disenrolled from the HQ USAFA/PL or who fail to obtain or accept an
appointment to an U.S. Service Academy in either of two ways under AFI
36-3208:
(1) Discharges them from the United States Air Force without any
further military obligation if they were called to active duty solely
to attend the HQ USAFA/PL.
(2) Releases them from active duty and reassigns them to the Air
Force Reserve Personnel Center if they were released from Reserve units
to attend the HQ USAFA/PL.
(e) The National Guard (Army or Air Force) releases cadet
candidates from active duty and reassigns them to their State Adjutant
General.
(f) The Air Force reassigns Regular and Reserve personnel from
other Services back to their unit of origin to complete any prior
service obligation if:
(1) They are disenrolled from the HQ USAFA/PL.
(2) They fail to obtain or accept an appointment to the USAFA.
Sec. 903.9 Cadet Records and Reassignment Forms.
(a) Headquarters USAFA Cadet Personnel (HQ USAFA/DPY) maintains
records of cadet candidates who enter the USAFA until they are
commissioned or disenrolled.
(b) 10 MSS/DPM will send records of Regular Air Force personnel who
enter one of the other Service Academies to HQ Air Force Personnel
Center (HQ AFPC) for processing.
Bao-Anh Trinh,
Air Force Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. E7-4129 Filed 3-7-07; 8:45 am]
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