USAFAI36-3526 — Usafa Course Of Instruction & Change Control

USAFAI36-3526 governs the integration, development, assessment, and governance of the U.S. Air Force Academy course of instruction.

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  • Publication number: USAFAI36-3526
  • Title: USAFA COURSE OF INSTRUCTION & CHANGE CONTROL
  • Date: 2020-10-26

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It describes the USAFA COI Handbook, Academy Programs, registration practices, recurring experiences, and governance bodies. It requires coordination and approval for education, training, and experience changes, including graduation requirements and resource expansions.

Topics covered

  • USAFA Course of Instruction Handbook
  • Academy Programs
  • Academic registration
  • Recurring education, training, and experiences
  • COI Change Proposals
  • Resourcing assessments
  • Graduation requirements
  • Governing boards

Questions and answers

What does the USAFA COI Handbook include?

The USAFA COI Handbook includes all scheduled courses, summer programs, military education and training, and other recurring developmental programs and experiences that purposefully develop cadets as leaders of character. (paragraph 6)

Where are registration requirements and deadlines described?

The current USAFA COI Handbook is the official publication for all matters pertaining to the registration cycle. (paragraph 6)

What must scheduled events that use resources comply with?

Any scheduled event, gathering, lecture, social event, sporting event, meeting, etc., that requires the use of resources (whether those resources belong to the organization or not) will comply with USAFAI 36-3625, USAFA Events Program Management. (paragraph 6)

What should drive changes to the USAFA COI?

Changes to the USAFA COI should be driven by institutional and internal level assessments. (paragraph 7)

What must a cadet do to graduate from USAFA?

To graduate from USAFA, a cadet must demonstrate the aptitude for commissioned service and leadership, be satisfactory in conduct, and meet all of the requirements set forth by the Superintendent through the Academy Board in USAFAI 36-3533, Requirements for Graduation. (paragraph 8)

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