[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 230 (Monday, December 1, 1997)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 63485-63488]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-31347]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Air Force
32 CFR Part 901
RIN 0701-AA58
Appointment to the United States Air Force Academy
AGENCY: Department of the Air Force, Department of Defense.
ACTION: Proposed rule.
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SUMMARY: The Department of the Air Force proposes to revise its
regulation on processing nominations and appointments to the United
States Air Force Academy (USAFA). The proposed revision changes
admission age limit from 22 to 23, service obligation from 6 to 5
years, USAFA/OL-C to USAFA/RRA, changes high school AFJROTC unit into
high school Honor AFJROTC unit and adds Northern Mariana Islands as a
nominating source.
DATES: Comments must be received no later than January 30, 1998.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be submitted to HQ USAFA/RRA, 1040 Air Force
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-1040.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Judith McCann, (703) 697-7116.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of the Air Force proposes to
revise 32 CFR Part 901 to reflect current policies. Part 901 is the Air
Force guidance on processing nominations and appointments to the United
States Air Force Academy (USAFA). This process directs collecting and
maintaining information subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 authorized
by Title 10, U.S.C., Chapter 903 and Title 10, U.S.C., Chapter 8013. It
implements DoD Directive 1322.22, August 24, 1994. This proposed rule,
Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2019, revises and replaces AFI 36-2019,
Appointment to the United States Air Force Academy, May 16, 1994, and
Air Force Regulation 53-10, Appointment to the United States Air Force
Academy, October 22, 1985.
List of Subjects in 32 CFR 901
Military academies.
For the reason stated in the preamble, the United States Air Force
proposes to revise, 32 CFR part 901 as follows:
PART 901--APPOINTMENT TO THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY
Sec.
901.0 Purpose.
901.1 Responsibilities.
901.2 Nominations and appointments.
901.3 Obligation of appointees.
901.4 Forms Prescribed.
Attachment 1 to Part 901--Eligibility Requirements for U.S. Air
Force Academy Applicants
Attachment 2 to Part 901--Academy Nomination Categories
Attachment 3 to Part 901--Nomination Methods
Attachment 4 to Part 901--Appointment Vacancy Selection
Attachment 5 to Part 901--Appointee Obligations
Authority: 10 U.S.C., Chapter 903, and 10 U.S.C., 8013, except
as otherwise noted.
Sec. 901.0 Purpose.
It provides instructions to Air Force members to process
nominations and appointments to the United States Air Force Academy
(USAFA). This instruction directs collecting and maintaining
information subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 authorized by Title 10,
United States Code, Chapter 903 and Title 10, United States Code,
Section 8013. System of Records F036 AFDPB, Air Force appointment,
Separation records applies.
Sec. 901.1 Responsibilities.
The USAFA offers cadet appointments to candidates with the
strongest potential to become successful career officers. USAFA offers
appointments according to law and HQ USAF guidance. The President may
appoint candidates to become cadets; however, appointments are
conditional until the candidates enter the Academy.
(a) HQ USAFA/RRS evaluates applications as an initial step in the
appointment process and as an aid to Members of Congress in screening
their applicants for nomination.
(b) As part of the appointment process HQ USAFA/RRS will:
(1) Send each applicant a packet, with a request for the academic,
athletic, leadership, and background information.
(2) Evaluate the application information and provide an analysis to
appropriate congressional offices. This report indicates the
applicant's potential to qualify for admission and assists Members of
the Congress in selecting the best-qualified applicants for nomination.
(3) Advise qualified applicants to seek a nomination. Inform and
encourage individuals whose evaluations reflect areas needing
improvement to submit additional test scores or information in an
effort to improve their qualifications.
(4) Schedule qualified applicants for a medical examination through
the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DoDMERB)
for military service eligibility. DoDMERB will notify the student
directly of his or her medical status.
Sec. 901.2 Nominations and appointments.
(a) Eligibility and Nomination Categories. Statutory authority for
nominations and appointments is Title 10, U.S.C., Chapter 903.
(1) Eligibility requirements for potential candidates are at
attachment 1 to this part.
(2) Specific authorities may nominate eligible applicants for
appointment vacancies.
(3) Each applicant must obtain a nomination in order to receive an
appointment. Applicants may apply for a nomination in each category in
which they are eligible. Nomination categories are at attachment 2 to
this part.
(b) Notice of Nomination. The Associate Director of Admissions (HQ
USAFA/RRS) acknowledges receipt of all nominations (see attachment 3 to
this part).
(1) If a nominee is not in the Academy system, HQ USAFA/RRS will
forward an application to the nominee.
(2) HQ USAFA/RRS will send a candidate kit to all applicants or
nominees with qualifying potential for either the Academy or the USAFA
Preparatory School.
(c) Appointment Selection.
(1) HQ USAFA/RRS will notify HQ USAFA/RRA, of all candidates
selected for appointment (see attachment 4 to this part).
(2) To bring the Cadet Wing up to full strength, HQ USAFA/RRS may
offer additional appointments from the qualified alternate pool.
(i) The first 150 appointments must come from individuals having
nominations from Members of Congress.
(ii) Thereafter, three of every four additional appointments must
come
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from individuals having nominations from the Vice President, Members of
the Congress, and U.S. possessions categories.
(3) If any of the annual quotas of cadets authorized in the Regular
Airman, Reserve Airman, or Presidential nomination categories are not
filled, HQ USAFA/RRS may offer appointments to candidates from the
other two categories to fill the vacancies on a best-qualified basis.
(4) HQ USAFA/RRA, notifies Members of Congress and the Vice
President of all offers of appointment from their nominees. After HQ
USAFA/RRA notifies the congressional and Vice Presidential nomination
sources and advises HQ USAFA/RRS of this notification, HQ USAFA/RRS
will notify each appointee by letter, enclosing a USAFA Form 0-28,
Acceptance Declination Certificate.
(5) On receipt of an acceptance statement for each unconditional
offer of appointment, HQ USAFA/RRS forwards pertinent information from
the completed candidate file to Cadet Examinations and Records (HQ
USAFA/DFRR).
(6) HQ USAFA/RRS will hold accepted conditional offers of
appointment until the conditional factor is resolved.
(i) HQ USAFA/RRS will then notify HQ USAFA/RRA of conditional
status removal (from the offer of appointment) for notification of the
nominating sources.
(ii) If the conditional status of appointment is not removed, HQ
USAFA/RRS will notify HQ USAFA/RRA, who will in turn notify the
applicable nominating sources of the withdrawal of the appointment.
(7) HQ USAFA/RRS completes appointment processing by:
(i) Forwarding an appointment kit which includes detailed reporting
instructions to each appointee.
(ii) Arranging for the appointees' travel or by issuing invitation
to travel orders.
(iii) Notifying the Directorate of Cadet Personnel (HQ USAFA/DPYC)
of Regular airmen appointees.
Note: Regular airmen in technical school should complete all
phases of training, if time permits, before reporting to the
Academy. USAFA/DPYC will coordinate with HQ AFMPC/MPCRAC1 to set the
reporting date.
(d) Nonselection for an Appointment.
(1) HQ USAFA/RRS will notify in writing each candidate who
qualified as an applicant but was later disqualified (due to receipt of
unfavorable or unvalidated information).
(2) HQ USAFA/RRS will notify in writing each candidate who is not
offered an appointment by May 1.
Note: For active duty Air Force applicants, HQ USAFA/RRS will
also notify the applicable Military Personnel Flight (MPF) of the
member's appointment status.
Sec. 901.3 Obligation of appointees.
An appointee who enters the Air Force Academy from civilian status
and takes the oath of allegiance as a cadet normally assumes a military
service obligation of not less than 5 years nor more than 8 years under
10 U.S.C. 651.
(a) As a condition to appointment, cadets will fulfill the
following obligations:
(1) Complete the Academy course of instruction unless disenrolled
from the Academy by competent authority.
(2) Accept an appointment and upon graduation serve as a
commissioned officer in a Reserve (after September 30, 1996) component
of one of the armed services for a minimum of 5 years.
(3) Serve as a commissioned officer in the Reserve component until
the 8th anniversary (if authorized to resign from the Regular component
before the 8th anniversary of their graduation).
(4) Be subject to the separation policies in Air Force Instruction
36-2020, Disenrollment of U.S. Air Force Academy Cadets.
(b) HQ USAFA/DPYQ will ensure minor cadets sign an agreement with
the parent's or guardian's consent to fulfill the above obligations.
(c) Cadet's Oath of Allegiance. On admission, each appointee
(except foreign cadets) is required to take the Oath of Allegiance as
written at attachment 5 to this part.
(1) If an appointee refuses to take and subscribe to the oath, the
appointment is terminated.
(2) Cadets who enter the Air Force Academy from the regular or
reserve component of the Air Force or as an enlisted member of the
armed forces may not terminate any period of remaining obligated
service because of the acceptance of that appointment. If such cadets
fail to complete the Academy course of instruction, or are separated
from service as cadets for any reason other than appointment as a
commissioned officer or because of a physical disability, they will
revert to enlisted status to serve any prior service obligation under
10 U.S.C. 516. However, all service as a cadet is counted toward
fulfillment of the remaining period of obligated service.
Sec. 901.4 Forms prescribed.
(a) AF Form 1786, Application for Appointment to the USAF Academy
Under Quota Allotted to Enlisted Members of the Regular and Reserve
Components of the Air Force.
(b) DD Form 1870, Nomination for Appointment to the United States
Military Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy.
(c) USAFA Form 0-28, Acceptance Declination Certificate.
Attachment 1 to Part 901--Eligibility Requirements for U.S. Air
Force Academy Applicants
Note: This attachment provides the eligibility requirements for
all applicants desiring to attend the USAFA.
A1.1. Each applicant must meet the following eligibility
requirements:
A1.1.1. Age. Must be at least 17 and not have passed their 23rd
birthday on July 1 of the year of entry into the Academy.
A1.1.2. Citizenship. Must be a citizen or national of the United
States (except for students sponsored by foreign governments under
10 U.S.C. 9344). HQ USAFA/RRS will verify citizenship of all
incoming cadets prior to administration of the oath of appointment,
(i.e., birth or nationalization certificate). Facsimiles, copies,
photographs or otherwise of birth certificate or certificate of
citizenship must include proper certification as evidenced by the
raised seal of the issuing authority.
A1.1.3. Domicile. Be domiciled within the boundaries of the
constituency if nominated by an authority designated in the
Congressional and U.S. Possessions categories.
A1.1.4. Personal Standards. Must exhibit the highest standards
of moral character, personal conduct, and integrity. Applicants must
explain or clarify any of the following circumstances:
A1.1.4.1. Applicant is or has been a conscientious objector.
A1.1.4.2. Any facts that indicate the applicant's appointment
may be inconsistent with national security interests.
A1.1.4.3. Conviction by court-martial of other than a ``minor
offense'' (MCM, 1984, Part V, paragraph 1e, page V-1) or conviction
of a felony in a civilian court.
A1.1.4.4. Elimination from any officer training program or any
preparatory school of the Army, Navy, or Air Force Academies for
military inaptitude, indifference, or undesirable traits of
character. This includes any person who resigned in lieu of
impending charges or who was eliminated by official action.
A1.1.4.5. Habitual alcohol misuse or drug abuse which exceeds
Air Force standards is disqualifying.
A1.1.4.6. Behavior, activity, or association showing the
applicant's conduct is incompatible with exemplary standards of
personal conduct, moral character, and integrity.
A1.1.5. Marital Status. Be unmarried and have no legal
obligation to support a child, children, or any other person.
A1.1.6. Medical Examination. Must be medically qualified as
determined by DoDMERB. The Air Force Academy Command Surgeon may
grant waivers.
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A1.1.7. Academic Examinations. Each applicant must achieve
satisfactory results on the Scholastic Aptitude Test or the American
College Testing (ACT) Test.
A1.1.8. Candidate Fitness Test (CFT).
Note: HQ USAFA/AH may grant waivers if the candidate clearly
demonstrates an acceptable level of physical fitness.
Attachment 2 to Part 901--Academy Nomination Categories
Note: This attachment identifies the nomination categories
available to individuals seeking an appointment to the USAFA.
A2.1. Congressional and US Possessions Categories. The
nominating authorities listed below are authorized the following
cumulative quotas:
Note: Nominating authorities will send DD Form 1870 to HQ USAFA/
RRA, 1040 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-1040 for
processing.
(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control
number 0701-0026)
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Authorized
Nominating Authority Quota
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U.S. Senators.............................................. 5
U.S. Representatives....................................... 5
District of Columbia....................................... 5
U.S. Delegate Guam......................................... 2
U.S. Delegate Virgin Islands............................... 2
U.S. Delegate American Samoa (Applicants domiciled in
American Samoa)........................................... 1
Governor of Puerto Rico (native)........................... 1
Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico (domiciled and native) 5
Resident Representative Northern Mariana Island............ 1
Vice-Presidential.......................................... 5
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(Nominates from nation at large with deadline to apply October 31)
A2.2. Military Related Nomination Categories:
A2.2.1. Presidential Competitive Category. This nomination
category authorizes 100 appointments each year and is made by
applicant order of merit. Individuals apply to HQ USAFA/RRS between
May 1 and January 31. Applicants do not write directly to the
President of the United States.
Note: For the purpose of this instruction, children are defined
as natural children of a parent and adopted children whose adoption
proceedings were initiated before their 15th birthday. To be
eligible in this category, the applicant's parent must be or have
been a Regular or Reserve member of the Armed Forces with the
following restrictions:
A2.2.1.1. On active duty (other than for training) and served
continuously on active duty for 8 years by July 1 of the year that
the candidate would enter.
A2.2.1.2. Retired with pay or granted retired or retainer pay
(children of reservists retired and receiving pay pursuant to of
Title 10, United States Code, Chapter 67, are ineligible).
A2.2.1.3. Parent died after retiring with pay or died after
being granted retired or retainer pay (children of such reservists
who were retired and receiving pay pursuant to of Title 10, United
States Code, Chapter 67, are ineligible).
A2.2.1.4. In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 9342, a person eligible
for appointment consideration under the Children of Deceased or
Disabled Veterans (CODDV) category is not eligible as a candidate in
the Presidential category.
A.2.2.2. Children of Deceased or Disabled Veterans and Children
of Military or Civilian Personnel in a Missing Status Category
(CODDV). This category authorizes 65 cadets at USAFA at any one
time. Individuals apply to HQ USAFA/RRS between May 1 and January
31. USAFA will offer appointments by order-of-merit. Eligibility
requirements are delineated in 10 U.S.C., Chapter 9342(a)(1), and
the Department of Veteran Affairs is the final determining agency
for this category. Disabilities under this category must be a full
100 percent determination.
A.2.2.3. Honor Military and Honor Naval Schools, Air Force
Reserve Officers' Training Corps (AFROTC), and Air Force Junior
Reserve Officers' Training Corps (AFJROTC) Competitive Category.
This category authorizes 20 appointments. USAFA will offer
appointments by order-of-merit.
A.2.2.3.1. Honor Military and Honor Naval Schools may nominate
five honor graduates, or prospective honor graduates, from each
designated honor military and honor naval school. School authorities
certify that each nominee is a prospective honor graduate or an
honor graduate, and meets the basic eligibility requirements. School
authorities submit nominations directly to the USAFA/RRS using
specific nomination forms no later than January 31 of the entry
year. Nominations are not limited to honor graduates of the current
year. Eligible candidates apply to the administrative authority of
the school involved.
A.2.2.3.2. AFROTC may nominate five students from each college
or university AFROTC detachment to compete for appointment. Students
must apply for nomination to the Professor of Aerospace Studies
(PAS) who must certify that the applicants meet the basic
eligibility requirements and have or will have satisfactorily
completed at least 1 year of scholastic work at the time of
admission. The president of the institution will nominate directly
to HQ USAFA/RRS by January 31.
A2.2.3.3. Five students from each high school Honor AFJROTC
detachment to compete for appointment. Students will apply for
nomination to the Aerospace Science Instructor, who must certify
that the applicants meet the basic eligibility requirements and have
or will have successfully completed the prescribed AFJROTC program
by the end of the school year. The principal of the high school may
nominate five individuals directly to USAFA by January 31.
A2.2.4. Children of Medal of Honor Recipients Category. The
child of any Medal of Honor recipient who served in any branch of
the Armed Forces may apply for nomination directly to HQ USAFA/RRS
between May 1 and January 31. If applicants meet the eligibility
criteria and qualify for admission, they are admitted to the
Academy. Appointments from this category are unlimited.
Note: For the purpose of this category, children are defined as
natural children of a parent and adopted children whose adoption
proceedings were initiated before their 15th birthday.
A2.2.5. Regular Airmen Category. This category is authorized 85
appointments each year and filled from candidates in order of merit.
Any enlisted member of the Regular component of the Air Force may
apply for nomination by January 31.
A2.2.5.1. Selectees must be in active duty enlisted status when
appointed as cadets and must complete AF Form 1786, Application for
Appointment to the USAF Academy Under Quota Allotted to Enlisted
Members of the Regular and Reserve Components of the Air Force, and
submit it to their organization commander who determines if the
applicant meets the basic eligibility requirements. If a candidate
is not qualified, the organization commander will return the
application to the applicant and explain why the applicant was
disqualified.
A2.2.5.2. The organization commander will: advise the local
Military Personnel Flight (MPF) to hold any reassignment action
pending selection of an appointment. The MPF places the airman in
assignment availability code (AAC) 05 and coordinates on AF Form
1786. Upon Academy notification, MPF will reassign applicants not
selected. The initial application package from the technical
training center MPF to HQ USAFA/RRS includes the following
information on all pipe-line students: name, Social Security Number,
Air Force specialty code, course graduation date, follow-on
training, and end assignment.
A2.2.5.3. Complete an endorsement and forward AF Form 1786
through the MPF to HQ USAFA/RRS. The commander's endorsement must
include a comprehensive statement of the applicant's character,
ability, and motivation to become a career officer. The commander
will use official records to verify statements in the application
regarding component, length of service, and date of birth.
A2.2.6. Reserve Airmen Category. This category is authorized 85
appointments each year and filled from candidates in order of merit.
The deadline for applications is January 31 of the entry year. Any
enlisted member of the Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard of
the United States (ANGUS) may apply for nomination by January 31 of
the entry year. A reserve commissioned officer who satisfactorily
completes 1 year of service in an active Reserve assignment by July
1 of the year in which admission is sought may apply in this
category. (Reserve commissioned officers on extended active duty
(EAD) may apply for vacancies in the Regular competitive category.)
If selected, such candidates must have commissioned officer status
terminated and be in the enlisted Air Force Reserve before
appointment as Air Force Academy cadets. Cadets in this category who
are separated from the Air Force Academy without
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prejudice and under honorable conditions may apply for reappointment
as Reserve commissioned officers. Reserve Airmen on EAD as a result
of an honor suspension from the Air Force Academy Cadet Wing must
reapply for admission under this category.
A2.2.6.1. Reserve category applicants must complete AF Form 1786
and submit it to their organization commander. The organization
commander processes the application.
A2.2.6.2. A Reserve applicant is not placed on active duty for
the purpose of processing him or her for a nomination or appointment
to the Air Force Academy.
A2.3. Superintendent Competitive Category. The Superintendent
may nominate up to fifty eligible applicants who have not secured a
nomination to USAFA from any other nominating authority. USAFA will
select highly qualified applicants in order-of-merit from the
nationwide applicant pool of qualified alternates to fill the class.
A2.4. Foreign Students Competitive Category. 10 U.S.C. 9344
authorizes USAFA to provide instruction for as many as 40 foreign
students at any one time. Foreign citizens must apply to their
government. USAFA coordinates with US Embassies to ensure compliance
with all admission and appointment requirements. HQ USAFA/RRA
coordinates with HQ USAF, Department of Defense and State Department
before forwarding nomination invitations to each country. The
application must describe the applicant's background and must be
received by USAFA by December 31 before their desired summer
admission. Applicants in these categories must meet the eligibility
and admissions requirements established for all Academy candidates
except for US citizenship. They must be able to read, write, and
speak English proficiently in a college environment.
Attachment 3 to Part 901--Nomination Methods
Note: This attachment provides information on the different
methods to nominate candidates for appointment to the Academy.
A3.1. Nomination methods to fill quota vacancies in the Vice-
Presidential, congressional, and U.S. Possessions Categories follow:
A3.1.1. The Principal Numbered-Alternate Method. The nominating
authority indicates his or her personal preference by designating a
principal nominee and numbering up to nine alternate nominees in
order of preference. HQ USAFA/RRS must offer the appointment to the
first fully qualified nominee. The order of preference must be
honored; however, HQ USAFA/RRS may offer appointments in any
sequence.
A3.1.2. The Principal Competitive-Alternate Method. The
nominating authority designates his or her principal nominee and up
to nine other nominees. HQ USAFA/RRS evaluates and ranks nominees by
order-of-merit. If the principal nominee is fully qualified, HQ
USAFA/RRS will offer this individual the appointment; otherwise, HQ
USAFA/RRS will offer the appointment to the fully qualified
alternate nominee ranked the highest.
A3.1.3. The Competitive Method. At the request of the nominating
authority, the HQ USAFA/RRS evaluates the records of all the
nominees, ranks them in order of merit, and offers the appointment
to the highest ranked nominee.
Attachment 4 to Part 901--Appointment Vacancy Selection
Note: This attachment provides instructions for charging
appointments to the appropriate nominating source.
A4.1. HQ USAFA/RRS charges appointees on behalf of the Secretary
of the Air Force. HQ USAFA/RRA will audit all charges. Selection of
the charged cadets from the nominees for each vacancy is
accomplished as follows:
A4.1.1. Principal Nominee, Numbered-Alternate Method. If the
Principal Nominee has accepted appointment, he or she is charged
against their nominating source vacancy. Otherwise the highest
ranked alternate accepting an appointment is charged. In instances
where a candidate received principal nominations from two different
congressional sources, the principal is normally charged to the
Member of Congress who submitted the nomination first.
A4.1.2. Principal Nominee, Competitive-Alternate Method. If the
Principal nominee has accepted appointment, he or she is charged
against the nominating source vacancy. HQ USAFA/RRS evaluates
alternates and ranks according to merit. If the Principal does not
meet admission criteria, the highest ranking alternate accepting an
appointment is charged.
A4.1.3. Competitive Nominee Method. HQ USAFA/RRS evaluates the
group of competitive nominees, ranks according to merit, and charges
the highest-ranked nominee accepting an appointment.
A4.1.4. Multiple Congressional Nominations. For candidates
receiving numerous nominations, HQ USAFA/RRS normally charges the
candidate to the congressional source. When a candidate is nominated
by several congressional sources, HQ USAFA/RRS charges the candidate
to the slate of the congressional member where the candidate ranks
the highest, unless the candidate is the principal nominee or a
numbered alternate.
A4.1.5. Other Sources of Nomination. HQ USAFA/RRS charges all
other candidates not nominated by congressional, Vice-Presidential,
or U.S. Possessions to that nominating source (Presidential,
AFJROTC, AFROTC, CODDV, Medal of Honor, etc.).
A4.1.6. Qualified Alternates. To bring the Cadet Wing up to
strength, the qualified alternates appointed according to Sec. 901.2
(c)(2) are charged to the Secretary of the Air Force. Those
candidates having congressional, Vice-Presidential, or U.S.
Possessions nominations appear as a qualified alternate for that
nominating source.
A4.1.7. Multiple Congressional and Other Sources of Nomination.
For appointees who have multiple nominations, HQ USAFA/RRS
determines the appointment category to which they are charged.
Normally a cadet with both congressional and noncongressional
nominations is charged to a congressional authority. HQ USAFA/RRS
notifies HQ USAFA/RRA, of these assignments. HQ USAFA/RRA audits and
verifies the charges, then notifies the Vice-President, nominating
authorities in the Congress, and US Possessions of their charged
appointees and other nominees who win appointments.
Attachment 5 to Part 901--Appointee Obligations
Note: This attachment provides the Oath of Allegiance which each
Academy appointee must take as an obligation of service.
``I (name), having been appointed an Air Force cadet in the
United States Air Force, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will
support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all
enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and
allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without
any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well
and faithfully discharge the duties of the office of which I am
about to enter. So Help Me God.''
Barbara A. Carmichael,
Alternate Air Force Federal Register Liaison Officer.
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