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AIR FORCE ACADEMY Instructions to Pre-Candidates March 15, 2021 Class of 2026 UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY Instructions to Pre-candidates March 15, 2021 Class of 2026 TABLE OF CONTENTS Pre-candidate Time Table 1 Contacting Your Counselor 1 Pre-candidate Questionnaire (PCQ) Instructions 2 Pre-candidate Evaluation 4 Nomination Categories 6 Sample Letter Formats 8 Preparation for Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA) 10 Kneeling Basketball Throw 12 Pull-ups/Flexed Arm Hang 13-14 Shuttle Run 15 Modified Sit-ups 15 Push-ups 16 1-Mile Run 17 Medical Information 18 Commitment 19 Utilizing the Instructions to Pre-Candidates The Instructions to Pre-Candidates will serve as your guide throughout the initial phase of the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) application process. Please be sure to read the instruction booklet carefully, as it is an essential aid in the journey to become a Candidate for USAFA Class of 2026. If there are any questions about the application process or the pre-candidate phase, please contact the Admissions Counseling Team for your area. This information can be found on page 1. Admission Events Students interested in pursuing an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy are encouraged to visit the campus for one of our admissions events. Our admissions events are restricted to those students who are eligible and interested in applying to USAFA and their guests. Tours are intended for students in eighth grade and up. These events can help prospective applicants gain a deeper understanding of the USAFA environment. The Admissions Office offers two types of recurring events: Discover USAFA and Explore USAFA. Discover USAFA includes our admissions briefing, Q&A session and a guided walking tour of the immediate cadet area. Explore USAFA includes our admission briefing and Q&A session. Afterwards, our guests can explore the campus on a limited self-guided tour. This tour does not include access to the secured cadet area. Admissions events are held in the Barry Goldwater Visitor Center unless otherwise noted. They are normally held on Mondays and Fridays at 2 pm MST with some exceptions. Virtual events are being held at this time and will continue to be an option for those who cannot visit. For a full list of dates and times for our admissions events, please visit https://www.academyadmissions.com/meet/admissions-events/ . USAFA is continually monitoring the spread of the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic and taking actions to mitigate threats to community health and impacts to mission. Throughout the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, USAFA Admissions is offering virtual events and will post regular updates to the above website to ensure the most up-to-date information about our programs is available. Pre-candidate Time Table March 15 to Contact your Members of Congress for a nomination. This means contact both your senators January 31: and the house representative from your district. Each member may have a different deadline so apply as soon as possible in all categories for which you may be eligible. The deadlines for most congressional offices are on or before October 31 and most congressional members will conduct interviews before Thanksgiving. Please go to page 6 for other nomination categories for which you could be eligible to apply. Do not wait for a nomination to complete your application. You should be working on both (nomination and application) at the same time. December 31: Deadline to submit the initial application/Pre-candidate Questionnaire (PCQ) January 31: Deadline for Airmen to submit AF Form 1786 for a Regular or Reserve nomination. Forms will not be accepted prior to 1 July. January 31: Deadline for nomination requests sent to the Vice President and for all military affiliated nominations. Contacting Your Admissions Counseling Team When contacting the Admissions Office please address your inquiries to the appropriate geographical Team listed below: If your Congressional District is located in: Please call: Team Blue – US States East of the Mississippi River (719) 333-3801 AL, CT, DE, FL, GA IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MS, NH, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VT, VA, WI, WV, Washington DC, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands Team Silver – US States West of the Mississippi River (719) 333-3802 AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, IA, ID, KS, LA, MN, MO, MT, NE, ND, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX , UT, WA, WY, Guam, American Samoa If you can’t reach your counseling team directly, call 1-800-443-9266. You can also find contact information on your USAFA application portal. Admissions Office Mailing Address: HQ USAFA/RRS 2304 Cadet Dr. Ste 2300 USAF Academy, CO 80840-5025 1 Pre-candidate Questionnaire (PCQ) Instructions Basic Eligibility To be eligible for an appointment you must: Be a United States Citizen (United States citizenship must be finalized prior to entering USAFA). Be at least 17 and not have passed your 23rd birthday on July 1 of the year you enter (this age requirement is public law and cannot be waived). Be unmarried without dependents. Dependents include a spouse by marriage, having a birth child, step child, or adopted child whether or not you provide support to said dependent. Furthermore, if admitted to USAFA you may not acquire any dependents while a cadet. If a marriage or paternity/maternity were to occur while a cadet but not be known to Air Force authorities until after graduation, you may be subject to disciplinary or administrative action as an officer. Be of good moral character. General Instructions The deadline for submitting the Pre-candidate Questionnaire (PCQ) is December 31. Most pre-candidates will complete the PCQ (initial online application) by the beginning of their senior year. We encourage the PCQ be completed well before the deadline due to the complexity of the application process. It is your responsibility to ensure your e-mail address is kept up to date and any e-mail from our address does not go to your spam folder. You should access your application portal on a weekly basis to check your status regardless of whether you receive an e-mail notification from us. If you applied for Summer Seminar and did not choose to opt in for your Summer Seminar application to be used as your application to USAFA, you must still complete a new PCQ for the class entering in June 2022. The Summer Seminar application DOES NOT take the place of the PCQ unless you selected that option while completing your Summer Seminar application. We use the PCQ as a guide to inform you of your potential to become a candidate for admission to USAFA and base qualifying guidelines on our experience with previous classes. The PCQ is an initial evaluation and can be modified as you send us additional or updated information (i.e. test scores, high school transcript, school profile). Submission and verification of your Social Security Number (SSN) Card takes place during the completion of the PCQ. This will allow for streamlined processes between the USAFA application and the medical application. If you do not have access to your SSN card, you may upload a copy of your parent’s tax returns or a copy of your application to request a new SSN card. Please redact any identifying information for your parents or other family members. In-processing Day 2 Active Duty, Air National Guard, and Reserve Airmen Airmen should refer to AFMAN 36-2032 Military Recruiting and Accessions for additional requirements to apply to USAFA via the Leaders Encouraging Airmen Development (LEAD) program. LEAD information can be found at https://www.academyadmissions.com/prepare/enlisted/. Enlisted Personnel Applying from Other Services (Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve) Enlisted personnel from other services may apply to USAFA. However, they are not eligible for a nomination under the LEAD program and must secure a nomination like any civilian candidate. Additionally, the enlisted member must receive a positive recommendation from their unit commander and secure approval for release from their service. If appointed, a DD Form 368, Request for Conditional Release, must be completed by the individual’s unit commander (See AFMAN 36-2032, paragraph 8.4.4.). Inability to secure a release from their service prior to June 1 of the year of in-processing, incomplete or incorrect documentation of release, or the inability to report to USAFA in-processing by the stated date (typically the end of June) will result in cancellation of the appointment. Enlisted members from other services seeking a commission through a service academy must first consult their service’s policies and programs. The Army, Navy, and Coast Guard may have restrictions and limitations on applying to USAFA. The Army and Navy also have programs similar to the Air Force LEAD program that are designed to access enlisted members into the United States Military Academy and United States Naval Academy. These programs may be more appropriate for enlisted members from other services. Discharged Enlisted Personnel Enlisted members discharged from any service are eligible to apply provided they meet basic eligibility guidelines, received an honorable discharge, and there are no restrictions on reenlistment. A DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, is required to establish proof of honorable discharge and eligibility. Other service documents may be required and commanders may be contacted during the application process. Cadet Area 3 Pre-candidate Evaluation If you meet basic eligibility criteria you will become a candidate for admission and be asked to complete a more extensive admissions application. Test Scores (ACT or SAT) In order to process your PCQ, you must enter SAT or ACT test scores; however, we will consider PSAT and Pre- ACT scores in this initial application phase.
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