USAFAMD2 governs the mission, command, and assigned duties of the Directorate of Athletics at the United States Air Force Academy.
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It covers cadet leadership development, physical education, fitness training and testing, and athletic competition. It assigns command and operational responsibilities to the Director of Athletics and requires compliance with the publication.
Applies to: This mission directive does not apply to the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) or the Air National Guard (ANG).
Provide all cadets realistic leadership experience in a mentally and physically challenging environment. (paragraph 1)
Prepare and motivate leaders of character for a lifetime of service through physical education, fitness training and testing, and intramural and Division I intercollegiate athletic competition. (paragraph 1)
Reports directly to the Superintendent, United States Air Force Academy. (paragraph 2)
Exercises administrative and operational control for assigned faculty and staff members, and assumes operational control over cadets per Superintendent guidance. (paragraph 2)
Provides an intensive program of physical education for all cadets integrated within the overall USAFA Course of Instruction, deliberately designed for character and leadership development through physical education classes, fitness testing, Division I National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) intercollegiate competition, intramural and club competition. (paragraph 3)