USAFAI36-3501 governs how cadets are selected and screened for youth-related events and programs involving youth under age 18.
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It establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for background checks and evaluations. It also sets screening requirements for organizations, units, and offices conducting USAFA-sanctioned youth activities.
Applies to: This instruction applies to all organizations, units, and offices with events, activities, and programs that occur during the USAFA academic year and summer period.
All USAF Academy-sanctioned programs or activities, not expressly covered by this instruction, are required to follow the directives in this instruction. (paragraph 1)
Cadets will be screened prior to selection for youth programs or events, and again immediately prior to the start of the program or event, for any last-minute changes in status.
USAFA will institute a formal, systematic screening process that ensures cadets are evaluated for behavior, judgment, and maturity factors by senior leadership prior to engaging in any event or activity involving youth.
At a minimum, cadets will be screened by the Air Officer Commanding and verified by the Group Air Officers Commanding at the time of selection and approved by USAFA/CW or Vice Commandant of Cadets (USAFA/CWV) again within two weeks of the start date of any and all Academy-sanctioned programs, camps, orientations, programs, or seminars employing cadets in positions involving direct contact with youth.
Provide fair, impartial, and equitable consideration before a cadet is disqualified from participating in youth programs, or related duties as part of activities covered by this instruction. (paragraph 2)