USAFAI36-3504 governs the administrative disenrollment, transfer, and discharge of Air Force Academy cadets who do not meet enrollment or commissioning conditions.
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It addresses cadet misconduct, medical conditions, service characterization, voluntary resignations, deficiencies, leave-without-pay, and disability determinations. It requires procedures for initiating disenrollment, processing dual actions, and reporting disenrollments.
Applies to: This publication has limited applicability to Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) and/or the Air National Guard (ANG).
The Secretary of the Air Force can end the service of a USAFA cadet when the Secretary determines it is in the best interest of the Air Force.
The Air Force disenrolls cadets who: 5.1.1. Fail to comply with their Academy enrollment agreement to complete the graduation requirements of USAFA and accept an Air Force commission; or 5.1.2. Don’t show potential for commissioned service; or 5.1.3. Fail to abide by established Air Force standards of conduct; or 5.1.4. Are determined to be medically unfit for commissioning or continued service or are determined to be unsuited for continued service due to other reasons.
Applicants must update any changes in medical condition as they occur as part of the admission process. (paragraph 9)
The standard of proof used in all USAFAI 36-3504 disenrollment proceedings is the preponderance of the evidence.