DAFPD36-35 — United States Air Force Academy

DAFPD36-35 governs policy, command relationships, authorities, and responsibilities for the United States Air Force Academy mission.

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  • Publication number: DAFPD36-35
  • Title: UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY
  • Date: 2026-01-09

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It establishes responsibilities for policy implementation, strategic oversight, mission resourcing, and reporting concerning the United States Air Force Academy. Compliance with this publication is mandatory, and it may not be supplemented.

Applies to: This Directive applies to Regular Air Force, United States Space Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard personnel.

Topics covered

  • United States Air Force Academy policy
  • Strategic oversight
  • Mission resourcing
  • Mission accomplishment reporting
  • Cadet assignments

Questions and answers

Who establishes policy for the United States Air Force Academy?

The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of the Air Force establish policy for the United States Air Force Academy. (paragraph 2)

Who is responsible for implementing United States Air Force Academy policy and guidance?

The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs is responsible for implementation of Secretary of Defense and Secretary of the Air Force policy and guidance concerning the United States Air Force Academy, and for strategic oversight of the United States Air Force Academy. (paragraph 2)

What is AF/A1 responsible for developing for this directive?

Develop DAF instructions implementing this Directive, making maximum use of goals, objectives, and performance-based measures. (paragraph 2)

What procedures must AF/A1 establish?

Establish procedures governing repayment of education expenses for disenrolled cadets and cross-commissioning of cadets into other military branches of service. (paragraph 2)

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