USAFAI36-3536 — Allocation Of Cadet Time

USAFAI36-3536 governs the allocation of cadet time, including excusals, priorities, and scheduling conflicts.

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  • Publication number: USAFAI36-3536
  • Title: ALLOCATION OF CADET TIME
  • Date: 2025-08-11

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It identifies authorities for excusing cadets from approved duties, activities, or events and sets eligibility requirements and limits on excused academic classes. It also covers the Schedule of Calls, time-block structure, athletic participation, fitness requirements, and Scheduling Committee review.

Applies to: This publication does not apply to Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) units or the Air National Guard (ANG).

Topics covered

  • Cadet excusal authorities
  • Schedule of Calls
  • Cadet time priorities
  • Athletic participation requirements
  • Fitness Improvement Program
  • Scheduling Committee review
  • Academic Call to Quarters

Questions and answers

What must USAFA agencies do when requesting cadet time?

Any United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) agency requesting cadet time will comply with the authorizations, precedence, eligibility requirements, and procedures contained in this instruction.

What happens when this instruction conflicts with other USAFA guidance?

In case of conflicts with other USAFAI or guidance, this instruction takes precedence.

When is Unit Fitness or the Fitness Improvement Program mandatory?

Unit Fitness and Fitness Improvement Program (FIP) is mandatory unless actively participating in a qualifying athletic program mentioned in 1.1.2.3.1.

What must cadets on athletic probation or in the Fitness Improvement Program attend?

Cadets on athletic probation or placed in the Fitness Improvement Program as directed by the Physical Education Review Committee must attend reconditioning or FIP in addition to regular fitness on alternating M/T Days.

When must the Scheduling Committee be notified about a major event?

The Scheduling Committee must be notified as soon as possible when planning a major event that requires group participation.

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