USAFAI36-2016 — The Cadet Escort Program

USAFAI36-2016 governs the use of cadets as escorts, including authority, eligibility requirements, limitations, and request procedures.

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  • Publication number: USAFAI36-2016
  • Title: THE CADET ESCORT PROGRAM
  • Date: 2024-06-25

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It covers escort requests for visiting groups and individuals, approval during academic and nonacademic periods, and cadet assignment processes. It requires agencies to follow specified authorizations, precedence, eligibility requirements, lead times, approvals, and request procedures.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all (USAFA) personnel.

Topics covered

  • Cadet escort requests
  • Visiting groups and dignitaries
  • Escort approval authority
  • CAMIS request processing
  • Cadet escort ratios
  • Academic year scheduling
  • Escort duty eligibility

Questions and answers

Who must follow the requirements for requesting cadet escorts?

Agencies requesting cadet escorts will comply with the authorizations, precedence, eligibility requirements, and procedures contained in this instruction.

Who may request cadets to escort visiting groups and dignitaries?

Any USAFA agency or any outside agency may request cadets to act as escorts for visiting groups and dignitaries if these visitors and groups provide a direct benefit to the cadet wing. (paragraph 1)

What is the standard cadet escort ratio for visitors?

The standard ratio will be one cadet escort for every three visitors (1:3). (paragraph 1)

What direct cadet escort requests will not be honored?

Direct requests or tasking for cadet escorts made to cadets, AOCs, or Group secretaries will not be honored. (paragraph 1)

How far in advance must a cadet escort request arrive?

In order to ensure the requested numbers of potential volunteers are contacted, the request for cadet escorts must arrive at USAFA/CWTSA a minimum of 3 weeks prior to the date the escorts are needed. (paragraph 1)

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