USAFAI52-102 — Religious Respect Training Program

USAFAI52-102 governs the Religious Respect Training Program and its required implementation across the United States Air Force Academy.

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  • Publication number: USAFAI52-102
  • Title: RELIGIOUS RESPECT TRAINING PROGRAM
  • Date: 2020-12-07

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It establishes training content for cadets and cadet candidates, including religious freedom, neutrality, diversity, and accommodation issues. It requires documented training, attendance tracking, annual curriculum review, and updates to comply with Department of Defense and Air Force policies.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all USAFA cadets, cadet candidates, civilian personnel, faculty and active duty personnel stationed at the United States Air Force Academy.

Topics covered

  • Cadet religious respect training
  • Cadet candidate training
  • Religious freedom and accommodations
  • Constitutional law training
  • Religious accommodation decisions
  • Annual curriculum review

Questions and answers

How many hours of documented religious respect training do USAFA cadets receive?

Cadets receive 6 hours of documented training during their 4 years at the USAF Academy. (paragraph 3)

What training do cadet candidates receive at the Preparatory School?

All cadet candidates will receive RRT during basic military training while at the Preparatory School. (paragraph 3)

What must cadets learn about religious endorsement in their official capacity?

During this training cadets will also learn about the Establishment Clause and that as military members, they cannot establish/endorse a particular religion in their official capacity, but must remain neutral. (paragraph 3)

What is the commander’s tool kit used for in religious accommodation training?

Through scenario based learning, cadets utilize the commander’s tool kit (a decision making flow chart) as a guide in making religious accommodation determinations. (paragraph 3)

What attendance records must Unit Training Managers maintain?

UNIT TRAINING MANAGERS: Will track and record attendance and completed training on the Advanced Distributed Learning Service (ADLS). (paragraph 2)

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