USAFAI36-3508 — Cadet Accountability System (cas)

USAFAI36-3508 governs the Cadet Accountability System for recording and managing cadet absences and lateness to class.

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  • Publication number: USAFAI36-3508
  • Title: CADET ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM (CAS)
  • Date: 2018-05-14

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It covers cadet, instructor, department, information services, communications, and AOC or AMT responsibilities. It requires attendance records, absence reasons, CAS codes, reports, and related data to be documented and maintained.

Applies to: This publication applies to all United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) personnel who support the CAS system.

Topics covered

  • Cadet absences and lateness
  • Excused and unexcused attendance
  • CAS reason codes
  • Instructor Worksheets
  • CAS reports
  • CAMIS attendance data

Questions and answers

What does the Cadet Accountability System record?

The CAS is used to record cadet absences from or lateness to class. (paragraph 1)

What must cadets do before missing class?

Obtains permission (or coordinates, e.g., emergency leave) to miss any class before the class meets. (paragraph 2)

Who must cadets notify before missing class?

Notifies the affected Dean of Faculty (HQ USAFA/DF) or Athletic Department (HQ USAFA/AD) instructor, the academic advisor, and the AOC or Academy Military Trainer (AMT) stating the reason for the absence prior to missing class. (paragraph 2)

How does an instructor determine whether an absence or lateness is excused?

Will determine if an absence or lateness is “excused” or “unexcused” based upon the cadet’s stated reason. (paragraph 2)

What must instructors do after recording absences and lates?

The instructor ensures that all CAS codes are transferred to the CAS database maintained by the Registrar’s Information Services Division (HQ USAFA/DFRI). (paragraph 2)

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