DAFI36-2688 — Community College Of The Air Force

DAFI36-2688 governs the mission, responsibilities, programs, oversight, and eligibility of the Community College of the Air Force.

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  • Publication number: DAFI36-2688
  • Title: COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE
  • Date: 2022-11-03

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DAFI36-2688 covers CCAF roles, education services responsibilities, affiliated-school oversight, academic programs, and accreditation. It requires CCAF to support associate degrees, professional certificates, academic and military credit documentation, and mission readiness.

Applies to: This publication applies to DAF civilian employees and uniformed members of the United States Space Force, the Regular Air Force (RegAF), the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.

Topics covered

  • CCAF mission and responsibilities
  • Associate of applied science degrees
  • Professional certificate programs
  • Academic and military credit
  • Affiliated-school oversight
  • CCAF accreditation
  • CCAF program eligibility

Questions and answers

How does CCAF document academic and military credit?

In accordance with (IAW) DoDI 1322.25, Voluntary Education Programs, the DAF will continue to use the CCAF to document its members’ academic and military credit in lieu of the joint service transcript.

Who confers degrees upon CCAF graduates?

The AU/CC is the CCAF governing authority and confers degrees upon CCAF graduates.

What policies does the Commander, Air University establish for CCAF?

Establishes policies to include academic programs, accreditation, operations, philosophy, institutional mission, vision, and effectiveness.

How often does the CCAF Policy Council meet?

The CCAF Policy Council meets annually and submits recommendations concerning academic policies, degree programs, award of credit, academic standards, affiliation of schools, and other policy matters to the CCAF Commandant for policy and concurrence.

What accreditation requirement does the CCAF Commandant enforce?

Ensures the CCAF system is in full compliance of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges’ accreditation requirements.

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