USAFAI16-01 — Usafa Credentialed Recurring Access (cra) For International Military Students (ims) And Accompanying Family Members (afm)

USAFAI16-01 governs the Credentialed Recurring Access process for International Military Students and Accompanying Family Members.

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  • Publication number: USAFAI16-01
  • Title: USAFA CREDENTIALED RECURRING ACCESS (CRA) FOR INTERNATIONAL MILITARY STUDENTS (IMS) AND ACCOMPANYING FAMILY MEMBERS (AFM)
  • Date: 2022-05-18

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USAFAI16-01 covers continuous review, fitness assessments, panel membership, decision authority, inputs, processing timelines, and outputs. It requires recurring screening and adjudication of derogatory information for continued CRA fitness.

Applies to: This publication applies to all Air Force, Space Force, civilian, and contractor personnel.

Topics covered

  • Credentialed Recurring Access
  • International Military Students
  • Accompanying Family Members
  • Continuous Review
  • Fitness assessments
  • Expedited Screening Process
  • Derogatory information
  • USAFA assessment panel

Questions and answers

How often must DCSA repeat the screening for IMS and AFM with CRA?

DCSA repeats the ESP on IMS and AFM on a periodic basis, no less than every 90 days, for continuous biographic vetting as long as the IMS or AFM continues to have CRA. (paragraph 4)

What happens when ESC discovers derogatory information on an IMS or AFM?

In the event derogatory information is discovered on an IMS or AFM by ESC, the information is sent to the DAF C-InT Hub in the form of an ESIR. (paragraph 4)

Who has decision authority for adjudication of CR?

Decision authority for adjudication of CR is delegated to the USAFA Vice Superintendent (HQ USAFA/CV). (paragraph 7)

How quickly must the USAFA assessment panel convene after notification of derogatory information?

The USAFA assessment panel should convene as soon as possible based on the immediacy of the threat, but not later than four duty days of notification of derogatory information by ESC; or by the DAF C-InT Hub, if applicable. (paragraph 8)

What does the USAFA assessment panel review during training?

The panel will review and assess derogatory information returned as part of CR on IMS and AFM during training. (paragraph 8)

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