USAFAI52-101 governs use of the USAFA Cadet Chapel for weddings, funerals, memorial services, and other religious activities.
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It identifies eligible users for chapel weddings, funerals, memorial services, baptisms, christenings, and other dedications. It also establishes rules for sanctuaries, public attendance, chapel tours, and visiting choirs.
Applies to: This instruction applies to all USAFA personnel and active duty Air Force or Space Force personnel stationed in the local area, including Buckley Air Force Base, CO.
All religious activities must be led by a clergyperson or lay-leader, coordinated with and approved by the Cadet Wing Chaplain or their designee. (paragraph 1)
Ecumenical or Interfaith services may be held in any sanctuary with the approval of the Cadet Wing Chaplain or their designee. (paragraph 1)
Reservations are based on a first-come/first-served system with priority USAFA cadet graduates. (paragraph 1)
Individuals may not render a Sanctuary neutral by removing or altering religious symbols and fixtures, as these religious artifacts are integral to the architecture of the building. If changed in any other manner, the user must return the Sanctuary to its original condition. (paragraph 1)
The following individuals are authorized to be married in the chapel: 4.1.1. Graduates of USAFA and other United States military academies. 4.1.2. Active duty personnel and their dependents currently assigned to USAFA or stationed in the local area, including Buckley AFB. Dependents must have a valid military dependent ID card on their wedding day. 4.1.3. Recipients of the Purple Heart, Silver Star or higher. 4.1.4. Gold Star family members with a valid military dependent ID card. (paragraph 4)